There's something to be said for shoeing horses where the money is. There's also something to be said for doing the kind of work you love in a place that you love.

I've heard a lot of farriers champion the so-called K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method for horseshoeing. But I've heard some of the same farriers then describe their "simple" system. It includes assessing the horse's conformation, age, work, environment, hoof-horn quality, hoof-wall thickness, sole type, frog health, past history, any current or recent lamnesses or problems, trainer requirements and rider needs and style.

Horse owning clients may ask you anything, so think in advance about when and how you'll answer them.