Farriers and an animal owners group are teaming up in a bid to regulate non-veterinary hoof-care providers in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Juliet M. Getty, PhD, independent equine nutritionist, discusses protein quality in a horse’s overall diet. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Connie Larson, PhD, equine nutritionist and researcher with Zinpro Corp., discusses the function of Vitamin D in a horse’s body. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Most farriers complete each day having accomplished what they set out to do — helping horses. Then there are days when things go sideways and the plan goes out the window.
Laura Petroski-Rose, a veterinarian with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses the characteristics, causes and treatment of pastern dermatitis. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, a staff veterinary specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition, discusses common nutritional deficiencies that can impact hoof quality and growth. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Farriery is a centuries old profession that hasn’t changed much at its core. However, in this day and age, technology can help take your hoof-care business to the next level.
Technology is underutilized in farriery, though. While 67% of farriers carry a smartphone, only 51% use computers in their footcare business, according to the most recent American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices Survey.
As your shoeing career progresses, you are going to have clients who raise your blood pressure as soon as you see their name on your schedule. After working hard to build a solid business, getting rid of clients seems to fly in the face of your desire to increase your client base and income. But firing clients just might be what your business and your mental health need.
Hi, you’re a farrier, right? Can you come out here and shoe my horses?”
Every farrier takes a phone call like this. In an ideal and unrealistic world, clients come prescreened. Instead, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some knowledge about that horse and client before you say “yes.” Every farrier has certain questions to ask potential clients.
Horse owners have many expectations of a farrier. Recognizing and positively acting upon horse owner expectations are critical aspects of building a successful farrier business. Ignoring those expectations will negatively affect a farrier’s ability to build a successful business.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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