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Working Alone Vs. As Part of a Team
They can both be effective — so long as you stay focused on what’s best for the horse
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Think the Situation Through Before You Pick a Therapeutic Shoe
Mechanics, cause and effect and a proper trim and fit are all aspects of the successful shoeing package
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For Therapeutic Work, Farriers Need to Develop More Than Just Shoeing Skills
Ability to work as part of a team, think through problems and an understanding of anatomy and mechanics are vital
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Getting More Bang For The Clinic Buck
Find your own way of getting the most from hoof-care educational events
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Caught In A Hoof-Care Records Quandary
A client fires you, but then asks for a copy of your records to share with the new farrier. How do you respond?
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Health Hazards of Hoof Care
Our online survey finds that horses and repetitive-strain injuries are most likely to cause farriers to miss work
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Recurring Hoof Deformities Are Trying To Tell You Something
Chronic flares, dished toes and underrun heels are often a sign of not properly addressing balance and conformation
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Lost Shoes: To Charge or Not to Charge?
Sure it’s good customer service, but you could also be rewarding a client for a lack of good horsemanship
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Don't Let One Slip Ruin a Good Day
Remember, you’re always in the public eye and bad impressions can overwhelm good ones
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