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3 Ways to Protect Yourself at the Start of Your Farriery Career

By Jeff Cota posted on July 30, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

When beginning your farrier career, it’s important to avoid surprises that could negatively affect you both in the short- and long-term.

Farrier Overhead Will Cut into Your Bottom Line

Insurance, retirement and more will reduce net income

By Albert Dickenson posted on July 29, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Safety & Healthcare

American Farriers Journal has compiled the most reliable information concerning the farrier industry’s economic impact to provide a snapshot of the industry you are entering.

Explaining the Expenses Can Educate Your Clients About Footcare Costs

By Dave Farley CF, APF-I posted on July 28, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

The graduation ceremony is over. That unforgettable feeling of finishing the first horse without the instructor’s help is still fresh. It’s time to head into the real world of farriery. Where do you start?

Base Your Farriery Prices on Your Costs

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 28, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

There are differences in how every farrier approaches his or her business. Still, the most common and effective way to manage the finances of a farrier business remains knowing what it costs to shoe a horse.

Ask These Questions Before Hiring Hoof-Care Clients

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 27, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In an ideal world, horse owners would be model clients with mounts that had perfect conformation and feet. Rather, it’s necessary to ask questions and gain some insight about the horse and client before saying “yes.”

Improve Your Farriery Business by Understanding the 5 Stages of Growth

By Tiffany Gardner CJF, APF-I posted on July 27, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

Being successful will mean different things to each person and the pictures of success will change as you go through different stages of life. Just as life has different stages, every small business will go through different stages of growth.

A Successful Farrier Practice Starts with Setting Client Boundaries

By Lee Olsen posted on July 26, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Farriers are self-employed small business owners. Each one of us wants to work hard and earn lots of money. That’s possible, and with a little thought, we can make just as much money with the same amount of effort or less.

4 Traits That Will Help You as a Farrier Apprentice

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 26, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Safety & Healthcare

About 20 years ago, Jessica McGrane wanted to begin a career as a farrier. She asked West Chester, Pa., farrier Dave Werkiser if she could learn the trade from him. Werkiser admits that he was at first hesitant, having had some previous helpers join his practice, but leave just when they became useful.

4 Strategies to Overcome Early Hurdles

By Diego Almeida posted on July 25, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

The graduation ceremony is over. That unforgettable feeling of finishing the first horse without the instructor’s help is still fresh. The former strangers who became close friends during the long days of learning and practicing must now go their separate ways.

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Veterinary Advice for Limiting Outstanding Invoices

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 20, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Small businesses often have issues with aged accounts receivable. Outstanding client debts can cut into cash flow and profits and they divert your attention away from more productive activities. Farriers may find this advice from the veterinary industry helpful, as this is a common issue in their practices.

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High Plains Farrier Association Horseshoeing Demonstration

Date: 01/31/23

Location: Rapid City, SD

The High Plains Farrier Association will conduct a horseshoeing demonstration and roundtable discussions Jan. 31, 2023, at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S.D. Jake Stonefield, CJF; Allan Voeller, CJF, APF-I; Amanda Marohl; and Mark Jakopak will be among the farriers conducting demonstrations.

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself at the Start of Your Farriery Career

Farrier Overhead Will Cut into Your Bottom Line

Explaining the Expenses Can Educate Your Clients About Footcare Costs

Base Your Farriery Prices on Your Costs

Ask These Questions Before Hiring Hoof-Care Clients

Improve Your Farriery Business by Understanding the 5 Stages of Growth

A Successful Farrier Practice Starts with Setting Client Boundaries

4 Traits That Will Help You as a Farrier Apprentice

4 Strategies to Overcome Early Hurdles

Veterinary Advice for Limiting Outstanding Invoices

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Farrier Families Share Strategies to Teach Hoof Care

Reliance on the Basics Benefits the Horse and Farrier

3 Common Causes for Failure of the Veterinarian-Farrier Relationship

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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A Warm, Efficient Farrier Work Station

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High Plains Farrier Association Horseshoeing Demonstration

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