“Neither of us can be successful in helping the horse without the other.” This is a simple statement, but rang loudly when I interviewed farrier Bob Pethick for this report. The Hall of Fame farrier, who has nearly 50 years of experience, works with dozens of vets each year on lameness cases. He recognizes that farriers and veterinarians putting egos aside, providing mutual respect and working together helps deliver the best outcome for the horses in their care.

As this issue heads to the printer, we just finished our virtual conference, “Farrier Business Success Academy.” This free event gave attendees 3 days to watch eight sessions by farriers and equine industry professionals delivering advice that could immediately impact businesses.