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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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Frankly Speaking: Dangers Facing Police Horse Farriers

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 12, 2020 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

By the nature of the business, farriery is a dangerous job in which your fate can change without warning. Even the most skillful horseperson is one horse away from loss of career or worse. Beyond the horse, factor in the equipment carried on a shoeing rig and used on a daily basis.

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Diego Almeida Named New Director of Montana State University Farrier School

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 3, 2020

Diego Almeida was named Farrier School Director at Montana State University to help craft new direction for the school.

How Much Does It Cost You to Shoe a Horse

This article was originally published July 27, 2018 and has been updated.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 3, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

There are differences in how every farrier approaches his or her business. Still, the most common and effective way to manage the finances of a farrier business remains knowing what it costs to shoe a horse.

Spring 2020 Data Shows Farriers Largely Unaffected by COVID-19

Farriers report that COVID-19 has resulted in the same number or more clients seeking service

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 4, 2020

Most of the United States began their late spring figuring out how to return to some normalcy from the measures taken to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. While businesses in some states were reopening under guidelines on providing an environment that would limit the spread of the virus, others were less certain.

What Influences a Farrier’s Shoe Choice?

Farrier Wayne Preece discusses shoe types and criteria for choosing the right application.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 2, 2020

British farrier Wayne Preece has worked as the resident farrier at a veterinary hospital, taught those aspiring to become farriers and conducted research to benefit our understanding of footcare. Reflecting on his 35 years in the trade, he simplifies his resume.

Frankly Speaking: Planning for the Unexpected

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2020

If a horse injured you tomorrow and you were no longer able to work as a farrier, what is Plan B? Maybe that injury is so severe that you not only can’t work as a farrier, but you are also physically unable to work in another occupation. What would the day after tomorrow look like?

Patching Hoof Wall Cracks with Composite Materials

Research puts hoof crack composites to the test

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 9, 2020 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Why does a footcare solution succeed with one horse, but fail with another? The answer could be simple, but usually it is complex, considering the endless list of variables affecting the outcome. The horse, its job, environment and client all have a huge influence on the success of a farrier’s work.

Farrier Business Advice During COVID-19

Farriers share business ideas to help during the Corona virus pandemic.

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 9, 2020

Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, opinions greatly differ on the seriousness of the subject, as well as the response by the government. Regardless of your opinion on public health risks and resulting actions, it is a fact that every industry is affected by the pandemic.

Frankly Speaking: An Annual Tradition to Honor Your Mentors

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 8, 2020

Twenty-two years ago, American Farriers Journal launched Farriers Week for the equine industry to recognize farriers for their dedicated commitment to delivering hoof care to the horses. This year’s Farriers Week runs July 5-July 11. From this small beginning, it has grown to annual tradition for clients and equine businesses taking time to celebrate farriers.

Farrier Tips

A Helpful Pricing Model for Glue-on Work

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 10, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Therapeutic Shoeing

Do you struggle with a pricing model for charging clients appropriately for glue-on work? Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns has a method that many might find helpful.

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