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Annual Farriers Spotlight Returns

We’re looking for more pictures and stories of our favorite hard workers for the 16th annual National Farriers Week
By Michelle Drewek posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, each year we set aside a week dedicated to honoring your work. The 16th annual National Farriers Week, sponsored by American Farriers Journal, will take place from July 6-12, 2014.
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Know The Rules Before The Internal Revenue Service Knocks On Your Door

If you rent a shoeing rig to other farriers, are they employees, subcontractors or independent contractors?
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
The following is a scenario being used by a full-time farrier. His name, town and state are not being provided in order to keep an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent from knocking on his door in regard to this unusual hoof-care business arrangement.
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Spanish Lake Clinic: We Are "Horseshoers"?, Not Just "Hoofshoers"

By Jaime Elftman posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Education
The Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop and the Homestead Veterinary Hospital hosted a 2-day clinic from June 6-7 in Villa Ridge, Mo. (June 6) at the Homestead Veterinary Hospital and in Foristell, Mo. (June 7) at the Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop, drawing 35 attendees. All proceeds from the clinic were donated to the Therapeutic Horsemanship and Animal Health Foundation.
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Business Strategies for the Farrier

April 29, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Before he retired from shoeing, Red Renchin worked as a farrier for more than 40 years. In this business strategies webinar, he covered setting up a business, necessary expenditures to protect it, and ways to maximize your income for retirement.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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