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Remembering Joe Kriz

His son and colleagues discuss the impact of the legendary horseshoer
November 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
On Sept. 1, 2010, International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame member Joe Kriz passed away at the age of 93 in his Bethany, Conn., home. He was part of a shoeing legacy that stretched back generations to the former Czechoslovakia.
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T.A.R.D.Y. Technique Will Keep You on Time

Scheduling appointments efficiently will keep your clients happy and relieve you of daily stress
By Esco Buff posted on September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
A poorly arranged schedule can take on a life of its own, causing a lot of wasted time and aggravation for you as well as your customers. Many farriers face scheduling challenges every day. Most of these are due to not thinking about all the variables that can affect your schedule.
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Making Sure Your Rig Is Legal

Ensuring your truck or truck-and-trailer combination has proper federal and state operating authority can save you from tickets
By Esco Buff posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
Recently, federal and state agencies have been increasing the number of traffic stops on pick up trucks and pick up truck-trailer combinations.
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Advice On Building A Farrier Business After Relocation

May 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
I became a farrier 11 years ago and have been on hiatus for the last 2 years after getting married and moving twice. We are now living in Fallon, Nev., and I would like to build a shoeing business again. Does anyone have any advice?
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No Show, No Shoer

Wisdom shared from the archives of American Farriers Journal
By Esco Buff posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Clients
Dealing with customers who are late or who do not show up for their scheduled appointment is a common issue for many farriers.
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Letterbox

“Great educators know that long after the details of ‘the stuff taught’ are gone, lessons that matter can linger and cling...”
May 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
I am honored to be included in the 2010 class of the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame. The arrival of the plaque and your letter brought back many pleasant memories of past enjoyable practice and association with horseshoers at the Illinois Equine Hospital in Naperville, Ill.
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Increasing the Income of Your Farrier Business

There are more ways to bring in additional money than just by boosting your shoeing prices
By Esco Buff posted on April 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices
Cutting expenses and investing wisely are good methods for improving your hoof-care business's bottom line. However, there are also many other ways to earn more money or increase your business income. Just as with cutting expenses, it takes a little imagination for any business to increase income, especially in these challenging economic times.
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Hoof Wall is Pulling Away from Sole

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
My Thoroughbred was slightly lame for 3 weeks. He seemed fine out in the pasture, but was definitely sore when worked in the arena. I’m not sure if it was because he just had his shoes pulled or because the ground recently froze and his feet needed time to adjust without shoes.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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