Part-time farrier Abby Nemec goes against conventional wisdom by charging clients by the hour rather than by the horse

Abby Nemec realizes her pricing philosophy is "not how farriers usually do things."

Farrier Finds Calling After Career In Finance

By Michael LoCicero posted on September 23, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

Bernie Born decided in 2011 that he was done with the financial world and turned to a different passion: farriery.

Plenty Of Work For Farriers In Kentucky

By Michael LoCicero posted on September 23, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

The horse industry pumped almost $3 billion into the state's economy last year, including $34 million spent on farrier expenses.

Kentucky Horseshoeing School Earns Accreditation

By Michael LoCicero posted on September 23, 2013 | Posted in Education

The Kentucky Horseshoeing School has become one of the most cutting edge farrier education facilities in operation today and just this month, it became an accredited school.

Economy Continues To Be An Issue In Farrier Market

Despite the slight uptick in the economy, times are still difficult for a lot of people throughout the country. Many horse owners are having their horses go barefoot, in part to save some money.

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Trusted 20-year-old Trailer Earns High Marks from Farrier

In this episode, Arizona farrier Eric Billingsley shows the 4-Star gooseneck trailer and truck he relies on to navigate the hilly, desert country he calls home. He purchased and designed that trailer about 20 years ago and it continues to provide Billingsley and his apprentices with business efficiency and peace of mind.

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International Hoof-Care Summit -- 2021 Virtual Clinic Series

Date: 02/01/21

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To meet the unique education needs and interests of farriers during this COVID era, the International Hoof-Care Summit has been reimagined as a VIRTUAL event for 2021!

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Should You Charge By The Hour?

Farrier Finds Calling After Career In Finance

Plenty Of Work For Farriers In Kentucky

Kentucky Horseshoeing School Earns Accreditation

Economy Continues To Be An Issue In Farrier Market

New Horseshoeing School To Open In Indiana

Elliott Balances Practice With Hospital Work

Laminil Seeks Funding For Laminitis Drug

What Does It Really Cost You To Shoe A Horse?

Edward Martin Perpetual Draft Horse Shoeing Competition Held This Weekend

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