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How to Answer 4 Questions You'll Likely Get from New Backyard Horse Owners

Farriers give their answers to the four most frequently asked questions by novice backyard horse owners.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Someone who is new to horse ownership likely lacks extensive experience with horses. They will turn to you for advice on matters beyond footcare. Regardless of the level of horsemanship that clients possess, they inevitably will ask you hoof-care questions.
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Farrier Income Holds Steady

Data gleaned from the latest American Farriers Journal Farrier Business Practices survey indicates hoof-care income is holding its own and continues to do better than other aspects of the equine industry
By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Even with a sluggish U.S. economy, political worries and hardships in the equine community, high-quality footcare work is still in high demand. That's among the significant conclusions drawn from the recent 2012 Farrier Business Practices survey conducted among American Farriers Journal readers earlier this summer.
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Shoeing's Dirty Dozen

Trimming seconds from these areas will improve your efficiency and pay off in an improved bottom line
By Red Renchin posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
When clients hire you to work on their horse's feet, they also buy a little part of your life. We farriers sell our time, our skills and the investment in our equipment.
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Unscrambling All Those Footcare Credentials

Here’s an easy-to-use guide that explains what all those jumbled letters mean when it comes to hoof-care credentials
November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
Over the years, a number of equine footcare groups have been established with the goal of encouraging continuing hoof-care education and establishing specific standards for horseshoeing and trimming work.
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Start Thinking About Raising Prices for 2013

Data gathered from across the country for the 2012 Farrier Business Practices survey can help you make effective pricing decisions for the coming year
By Frank Lessiter posted on October 19, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Data gathered from across the country for the 2012 Farrier Business Practices survey can help you make effective pricing decisions for the coming year.


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