When it comes to providing the best possible footcare for clients, nothing is more important than exchanging information. The horse owner needs to communicate hoof-care concerns effectively so you fully understand the problems. At the same time, you must let clients know what you are doing to help their horses.

Having loyal clients is a key to running any successful footcare business, but sometimes you have to work closely with them, maintains Karen Trebitz. Operating in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, the East Stroudsburg, Pa., farrier says her area of the Poconos has been known over the years for its vacation resorts.