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Jeremy McGovern

Jeremy McGovern has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. He has been a member of the American Farriers Journal staff for 7 years and serves as the Executive Editor/Publisher. A native of Indiana, he also is a member of the board of directors for the American Horse Publications organization of equine media.

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How to Convert a Router to a Pad Cutter

This step-by-step process shows h a woodworking router to trim pads.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 10, 2019 | Posted in Equipment, Therapeutic Shoeing

Ever since the flip flop made its way from Europe 30 years ago, Versailles, Ky., farrier Steve Stanley has found it to be useful for horses under the right circumstances. He commonly uses flip flops as temporary solutions when managing harness horses that suffer from joint and knee pain.

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3 Tips for a Better Farrier-Veterinarian Relationship

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 6, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Therapeutic Shoeing

According to American Farriers Journal’s 2019 Farrier Business Practices Survey, nearly 60% of farriers say that they frequently work in weekly consultation with an equine veterinarian. When working with a vet frequently, developing a good working relationship will be beneficial for all.

Charging What You Need to Earn Will Help You Build the Business You Want

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 3, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Equipment, Shoeing

There are a lot of costs for any footcare business. Materials, insurance taxes and so on. But which is the most significant cost? California farrier Margie Lee-Gustafson believes it is what you pay yourself.

Farrier Tips

New Mexico Farrier Gives Clients an Incentive for Hauling Their Horses to Him

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Have you dreamed of having your clients bring their horses to you for their hoof-care needs, rather than you travel to them?

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Tips for Working with Draft Horses

Be mindful of their environment and consider the necessary traction to improve footcare with draft horses

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 3, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging

Woodstock, Ill., farrier Joel Nielsen understands when he hears other farriers say they don’t want to work with draft horses.

12 Ways for Farriers and Veterinarians to Improve Working Together

Farrier Shane Westman pulls from his experiences as a farrier at a veterinary teaching hospital to improve veterinarian-farrier relationships

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices

Last year, Shane Westman wrote a reflective paper on a personal experience of professional communication breakdown. For this paper, he selected a case from his private farrier practice in Washington in which conflict placed the client between him and the veterinarian.

Understanding and Demystifying Evidence-Based Farriery

Furthering footcare research relies on encouraging and utilizing farriers in projects

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted in Education

When he qualified as a farrier in the United Kingdom in 1983, Haydn Price says he had “soul searching questions.” He began searching for answers and started accumulating case studies and research on his own work.

Idea for Offering A Haul-in Service

New Mexico farrier Brad Dirickson is changing how he approaches the business of farriery to extend his career

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices

The most important tool for farriers is their body. Yet, over the span of a career, the body breaks down due to cumulative destruction generated by the day-to-day work. No farrier has ever beat Father Time.

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Creative Thinking and Shoeing Solutions on the Spot

By Jeremy McGovern posted on June 30, 2019

With the exception of a horse treated for white line disease, John Favicchia’s day focused on helping horses stay sound and competing. However, he routinely works with veterinarians on therapeutic cases.

Shoeing For A Living

Shoeing Show Jumpers in Wellington

John Favicchia shares keys for success when shoeing show jumpers during the Winter Equestrian Festival.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on June 30, 2019 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

John Favicchia inherited a love of horses from his father, also named John. So passionate about horses, the elder Favicchia moved out of the city and bought a rundown farm in North Salem, N.Y., refurbishing it over several years.

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