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Broodmare Hoof Care Relies On Steady Schedule

Given that a broodmare does not produce a tangible return on the owner's investment for nearly a year, and that she often does little other than eat during that time, the temptation may be to turn her out and forget about her.
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Lessons From the School of Hard Knocks

A medical viewpoint is critical in evaluating and treating the physiological issues farriers face as a group. These Hall Of Fame farriers share what they and fellow farriers have experienced during their careers.
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Aluminum Advice From The Web

As part of our research on using aluminum shoes for an article in the December 2012 issue of American Farriers Journal, we asked AFJ Facebook friends to share their advice for fitting and using aluminum shoes. Here's a sample of the responses.
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6 Tips You Can Use Tomorrow

The 70 shoers attending an early November clinic at Nature Farms Farrier Supply in Norman, Okla., went home with some great ideas to enhance their trimming and shoeing work. Six members of the American Association of Professional Farriers board of directors spoke at the Hoofcare Essentials Clinic.
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Ask Yourself These Questions

Who sets the prices for your practice: you or your clients?
You should increase your prices on a regular interval, such as once a year. Farriers are paid for the value they bring to the marketplace. It is useful to assess that value to determine a price structure that is representative of what the services are worth.
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