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Amish Farrier Shoe Hammers Out A Niche

Family-owned supply shop finds a growing market with composite rods
By Jordanna Smida posted on March 1, 2002 | Posted in Equipment
In the heart of Amish country, Amsterdam Farrier Supply is tucked away on the outskirts of New Holland, Pa. Its location and lack of signs or advertising make it difficult to find, but ask anyone in town, and they know exactly how to get there.
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Do You Have a Plan?

Developing a business plan helps you forecast, price and stay on track
By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
One of the most important and fundamental parts of owning your own horseshoeing business is developing and maintaining a business plan.
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Are You Protecting Yourself?

Things you can do to avoid winding up in a legal battle
By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
During the daily grind of horseshoeing, how often do you stop and scan your surroundings for potential hazards before pulling your rig into a barn? Do you knowingly check the shoeing area for fire hazards before hot shoeing?
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Why Liability Insurance Makes Sense

Solid advice to make you think twice about the risk of going uninsured when shoeing
By Jordanna Smida posted on November 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices
In a sue-happy society, protecting yourself and your business should be at the forefront of any farriers’ minds. Though there may be a tendency to think liability insurance is not necessary in your shoeing business, you may want to think again.
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Web Resources For Farriers

Web sites address horse healthcare and propane safety
By Jordanna Smida posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare
The internet is a good way to stay current on information for farriery. A new Web site from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and a few sites from propane organizations can serve as a good resource for farriers regarding horse healthcare and propane safety respectively.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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