YOU’VE HEARD THE story about the farrier who won the lottery and was asked by a reporter what he intended to do with his millions? “Well,” he replied, “I guess I’ll keep shoeing till the money runs out.”

WHEN IT COMES to finding new trimming, shoeing and business management ideas for running your shoeing business, nothing beats the highly practical and time-tested ideas successfully used by veterans in the business.

Mark your calendars now! The 33rd annual American Farrier’s Association Convention in Rochester, N.Y., is drawing closer! The convention will officially start at at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, with the opening of the AFA-Farrier Industry Association Marketplace.

AFTER 30 YEARS, Bill Scalzitti knows what works best for his racetrack shoeing efforts. And it includes a rig design that lets him shoe as conveniently and comfortably as possible.

Sometimes our generosity gets the better of us.