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Edward Martin... The Man And His Legacy

This Scottish farrier’s work ethic, demand for excellence and love of life, friends and poetry will live on after his recent death
By Jean Meneley posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
I f you are a farrier anywhere in North America, your life and how you work has been dramatically affected by Edward Martin of Closeburn, Scotland.
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Welding from your Rig

Whether you are a novice or seasoned veteran, consider these thoughts about welding out of your shoeing truck or trailer
By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
With today’s creative, organized and larger designs of shoeing trucks and trailers, farriers can carry the necessary equipment to tackle almost any shoeing demand that a hoof can present.
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Celebrating the Industry

The 11th annual National Farriers Week is a time for clients to recognize the quality work of shoers
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
When you flip the calendar to July, you are probably hitting your peak shoeing period. Unlike the rest of the population, you aren’t counting down the days to a summer vacation on a sandy beach — you are focused on business
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Angie Reynolds
Shoeing For A Living

All in the Shoeing Family

Husband-and-wife Peter and Angie Reynolds each have their own way of running a shoeing business
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
The first stop of the day for Angie Reynolds doesn't actually involve shoeing. It's just a short distance from her rural home near White, Ga. She pulls her truck to the side of the road and her three children — Matthew, 11, Andrew, 8, and Katrina, 6 — pile out at their school bus stop. Angie waits a few minutes until the bus arrives and she sees the kids safely away. Then she's ready to start her "Shoeing For A Living" day.
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Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Get Paid What You're Worth

Setting prices and getting paid isn't difficult if clients know what you expect
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
As part of the sixth annual International Hoof-Care Summit, two veteran farriers tackled two dozen of the most frequently asked questions concerning all aspects the footcare industry.
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Make the Most of the Economic Downturn

Here are valuable income-boosting ideas suggested by footcare professionals to help you ride out the current economic storm
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
There's no doubt that effective pricing and getting paid are critical to your success. While there is no easy answer, no quick fix or any single solution, there are numerous things you can do to adapt to the current troublesome economic conditions.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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