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Giving New Life to Your Tools

Don’t throw away your worn riveted tools when they could be refurbished for extended lives
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Replacing a farrier tool often can be an expensive proposition. At times it may make more sense to have a tool rebuilt rather than replacing it. Here are some things to consider on the subject of refurbishing your riveted tools.
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Developing Your Web Site's Design

Make sure your site’s presentation represents your business well and offers ways to help your footcare practice grow
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
The last edition of this series (November 2009, Page 47) stressed the importance of defining a mission for your business’s Web site. Once your goals are established, you can move to the next phase: design and development.
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Horseshoeing History Made in Missouri

Eleven farriers participate in the first Worshipful Company of Farriers examination held outside of the United Kingdom
By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) was organized in 1356 as the governing body over the practice of farriery in London. Evolving over centuries, the Company is regarded by many as stewards of the highest standards in horseshoeing, as manifested through its rigorous examination process.
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Defining your Web Site's Mission

Whether your business’s site presents a boilerplate message or is an intricate information source, determine what it should be before creating it
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices
Before you launch a Web site for your farrier business, you have to determine its purpose. Will you use it to attract new customers, address your current clients or sell products? Like any other project, you need to have a clear set of goals before heading down the path of building a Web site.
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Confidence to Handle High-End Performance Horses

Veteran farriers weigh in on how to improve your confidence for working with moneymaking horses
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
Regardless of a farrier's client base, confidence in one's ability is necessary. Whether it is your first shoeing job or hundredth, you need to gauge your level of knowledge and go about your practice with certainty.
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Improving your Farrier Practice

If you want to grow your business, you better be prepared to invest in your education, develop strong customer skills and be ready for self-evaluation
By Jeremy McGovern posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
If you want to grow your business, you better be prepared to invest in your education, develop strong customer skills and be ready for self-evaluation.
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Alternatives to Traditional Shoes

Having proved themselves much more than a fad years ago, non-metal shoes have become essential tools for many farriers in helping horses
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing
Non-metal horseshoes, in their most rudimentary form, date back to the ancients with a grass sandal protecting the hoof. In the modern era, as technology advanced, farriers gained a variety of options made from synthetic materials.
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Toe Grabs Up to 4 mm are OK

The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee modifies its previous recommendation regarding toe grabs, which may lead farriers and trainers to adjust and manufacturers and dealers to scramble
By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 1, 2009 | Posted in Equipment
Last summer, The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee (TSC) based on recommendations from the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Shoeing and Hoof Care Committee recommended that toe grabs on the fronts of racing Thoroughbreds longer than 2 mm should be banned.
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Navigating From A To B In Your Shoeing Rig

Make sure you can afford everything that goes along with your shoeing rig.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 1, 2009
Unless you will begin your shoeing career by riding with an established farrier as an apprentice or already have an appropriate vehicle, you'll need a shoeing rig to get from one  location to another. Buying a rig for your business will be the most expensive single cost you'll incur when heading out on your own.
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Not Ready To Start Out On Your Own? Find An Apprenticeship

Ask trainers, horse owners, veterinarians and others about quality farriers in the area.
By Jeremy McGovern posted on August 1, 2009
Most farriers will agree that newbies can improve their abilities and knowledge right after hoof-care school by riding with a mentor. Although needs like having to support your family or a late start in the career can force you to go it alone, serving as an apprentice can develop your ability and give you invaluable connections in the equine community.
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