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From The Desk Of AFJ

You Think A Professional Is Expensive?

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 14, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

If you think it's expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.

Branding Your Farrier Practice for Success Down the Road

Branding may be one of those marketing buzzwords, but applying its basic concepts to a farrier practice can pay off

By Lisa Kemp posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

A livestock brand is a mark unique to the owner, allowing the animal to be instantly recognizable as property. A business brand serves a similar purpose - it lets potential customers quickly assess who and what you're all about and whether your services or products are a good fit for their needs.

2012 International Hoof-Care Summit

[Video] Liability Issues Farriers Face

April 25, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

Attorney Jamie Cooper of Cleveland, Texas, speaks about the legal liabilities that farriers face as professionals.

The Hoof-Care Bottom Line

More on the Stages of Farrier Development

Professional growth can be pursued and enhanced through a systematic completion of accomplishments

By Esco Buff posted on January 9, 2011 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Movement from career stage to career stage is the essence of career development. We move to a new career stage by meeting certain needs that are characteristic of our current career stage. We then select opportunities that best help us meet those needs.

Farrier Business Still Looking Good

Data gleaned from the latest American Farriers Journal survey indicates the hoof-care business is holding its own and doing better than other areas of the equine industry

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

Just as is true with the real estate market, location plays a key role in the average annual gross income earned by farriers.

Farrier Tips

Finding Balance

June 5, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

To find balance between your professional and personal lives, Randy Luikart of Ashland, Ohio, says you must make a commitment to not overextend himself by working with too many horses.

So You're Thinking About Switching Rigs

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 17, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

When looking at making changes in a shoeing rig, Brent Chidsey says there are a half-dozen critical considerations. The owner of Stone Well Bodies & Equipment in Genoa, N.Y., says the process starts with determining how much of each product you need to carry in your rig and then finding a design that can provide the most efficient inventory control.