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Shoeing for a Living

Setting a Standard in West Texas

El Paso, Texas, farrier Doug Hogue says other shoers are largely to thank for the progress of his practice
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 26, 2015 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing
Intensity is a key trait found in most successful farriers. Concentration on the job at hand, striving for self-improvement and unwavering pursuit of established goals are a few ways it manifests with practitioners. Without that spirit, one will not last long in this industry.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

Do You Carry Liability Insurance?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 23, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices
I received a phone call this week about two farriers in separate cases who each are being sued for injuring a horse. A day later, a separate discussion began on a popular farrier-only discussion board on Facebook about liability insurance. Both of these got me to think about the need for liability insurance.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

How's Your Reputation?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
As independent business person, a farrier often takes the pulse of his or her hoof-care business. This includes monitoring cashflow, managing your inventory and balancing your books among other matters. But how often does a farrier consider his or her reputation?
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Frankly Speaking

Make The Little Things Into Big Things

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2015 | Posted in Education
Topics on farrier-veterinarian relationships always are popular discussions and can often stir up a hornet’s nest. When it does, the speaker tends to focus on the differences of responsibilities and how the two professions should interact.
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From The Desk Of AFJ

In My Day ...

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 5, 2014 | Posted in Clients

Farriers of a certain age often bemoan the lack of horsemanship among many horse owners today. These shoers have lived it, so they can speak to it through their collective experiences.


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Small Van Gains Favor With Farrier

Light-duty vans offer fuel efficiency, but also can provide a surprising amount of storage with the proper planning
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
Long the preferred style for mobile tradespeople in Europe, the light commercial van is catching on in the United States. Manufacturers of the two most popular lines, the Ford Transit and Mercedes Benz Sprinter, have reported increased sales in recent years with these vehicles in the U.S.
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