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The Backyard Horse

How to Answer 4 Questions You'll Likely get from New Horse Owners

Farriers give their answers to the four most frequently asked questions by novice backyard horse owners.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Someone who is new to horse ownership likely lacks extensive experience with horses. They will turn to you for advice on matters beyond footcare. Regardless of the level of horsemanship that clients possess, they inevitably will ask you hoof-care questions.
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Raising your Prices as Your Hoof-Care Practice Grows

Being able to charge more for your work is based on how you established your practice, as well as how well you’ve reinvested in it
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices
The business end of working with performance horses doesn't appeal to everyone. If that is your case, but you would prefer to work within these various disciplines, Esco Buff suggests joining a multi-farrier practice. Besides avoiding the aggravations that can accompany a business, you will be closer to a guaranteed salary than if you are a business owner/operator.
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Not a Textbook Case

After 4 and a half years, a club foot has delivered lessons in maintaining solid basics, utilizing consultations, relying on teamwork and employing creative approaches to hoof care.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 1, 2012 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
In early 2008, Clinton Corners, N.Y., farrier Taylor Keenan was starting to develop a reputation in the Hudson Valley as a go-to farrier. At that time, he successfully treated a recurring quarter crack. The owner, thrilled with the outcome, recommended Keenan to a related account.
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You Are A Farrier, But Also A Professional

By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 1, 2012
Seasoned shoers who have been in the industry for more than 30 years notice how communication among farriers has changed since they entered the profession. Decades ago, farriers wouldn't readily share information with one another. During those times, a shoer would likely quit working if another shoer showed up at the barn, rather than give away any beneficial insight to observers.
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Hoof Packing

Helping Sore Feet with Packing

Consider what you use and how much to use prior to applying hoof packing on a sore-footed horse
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
In less than severe cases, hoof packing used with a pad may be your best option to keep a horse in activity. In more detrimental cases, you may need to present a case to an owner that the two aren't a suitable alternative to rest.
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Shoeing for a Living

Purpose Driven Footcare

On a day that featured a variety of breeds and disciplines, the constant within Taylor Keenan’s practice was quality hoof care delivered with sound reasoning
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices, Shoeing
Have an understanding of the how and why when making hoof-care decisions. Keenan says you are on the wrong path when you can't explain your methodology to clients. Every horseshoer knows a farrier who found the trade after previously pursuing one, two or maybe more alternative careers.
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