Business Practices

Frank Lessiter
From The Desk Of AFJ

Hanging Out With Farriers Pays Off For Vets

Earlier this week, an equine veterinarian stopped at the American Farriers Journal trade show exhibit during the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners in Anaheim, Calif. In our 10-minute conversation, she explained how she works closely with farriers in her area and how it has led to increased health-care income for her practice.


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Farrier and Firefighter

Texas shoer’s dual career has its benefits — literally
Zach Dicken made the decision 3 years ago to become a part-time horseshoer, and the farrier-fireman combination really works for him. He works a 24-hour shift every third day at the Lubbock Fire Department, which provides a steady paycheck and those elusive benefits that so many farriers struggle to pay for.
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The Backyard Horse

When it’s Time to End a Business Relationship with Backyard Clients

The reasons may differ, but to have a long, prosperous career with backyard clients, it means you likely will have to fire some of them
Backyard horses are a part of most farrier practices. Sometimes there is a need to part ways with these clients, either through unacceptable conditions or a desire to improve the bottom line. It doesn't matter what level or discipline of horses you work with, sooner or later you are going to part ways with some clients.
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The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

40 Business Terms Farriers Need to Understand

Knowing the language of business helps you put your hoof-care business on sounder footing and improves communication with clients from a business background.
As we get ready to begin a new calendar year, it's a good time for farriers to review their business practices and how they can improve their business performance.
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2012 Colorado Classic

[Video] Spurring On Additional Income

Nate Oetter (Carbondale, Colorado), winner of Division 1 at the Colorado Classic, shows how he makes spurs from old rasps. His artistic side helps keep his forging skills honed during the winter and also supplements his income.
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