A TIME-TESTED human medicine technique that has proven valuable in healing diabetic pressure sores may offer a new way to tackle a number of wound concerns with horses, including devastating hoof injuries.

IN TWO POWERFUL idea-a-minute presentations at the recent International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, seven veteran shoers shared more than eight dozen money-making ideas.

LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATIONS. Visit the online message boards.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, you need to address the critical footcare issues that can make you more efficient while improving your shoeing skills.

OVER DINNER a couple of years ago, veterinarian Frank Gravlee told me about one of the more successful laminitis treatments he used years ago in his private equine practice.

 With today's horse owners seeking more product information and requesting solid advice on all aspects of managing their horses, you have a great opportunity to share your experiences and ideas with shoeing clients.

As you know, nothing makes a client madder than having a farrier who shows up late, doesn’t show up at all or creates a shoeing problem. Yet there are many steps you can take to keep your clients happy.