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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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Bruce's Legacy

By Red Renchin posted on January 16, 2015 | Posted in Education
Like everyone in our industry, I was saddened to learn of the death of one of legendary New Jersey shoer Bruce Daniels. Bruce was one my farrier heroes.
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How's Your Reputation?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices
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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Great Time To Thank Your Clients

By Red Renchin posted on December 12, 2014 | Posted in Clients

We all would rather do business with people that we know like, and trust. In the farrier industry, where both economic and emotional factors can come into play, it is essential to have that connection.


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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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