Arnie Gervasio

When Service is Just as Critical as Quality Farrier Work

With nearly 170 years of combined hoof-care experience, three veteran farriers share their client and business management wisdom based on years of working with high-level sport horses

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 31, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

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2022 Farriers Week: Farriers Spotlight

Welcome to the 10th annual Farriers Week Farriers Spotlight!

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 10, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

In honor of the 24th annual Farriers Week celebration (July 10-16, 2022), we collected these tributes from members of the equine community to recognize all of the hard work and dedication farriers put forth to keep horses sound.

5 Gain Entry to Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame

Four farriers and one vet recognized for career hoof-care contributions

March 7, 2022 | Posted in Education

Five individuals were honored for outstanding careers in hoof care during the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at the 19th annual International Hoof-Care Summit.

Reader Commentary: January/February 2019

December 21, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Safety & Healthcare, Shoeing

After looking at your online poll “Handling Hoof-Care Clients Who Refuse To Pay” (AmericanFarriers.com/articles/10591), I wanted to offer my own thoughts on handling clients like this. In my experience, getting paid is a process that starts long before the owner decides not to pay their bill.

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In Conversation With Arnie Gervasio

Tips, Stories And More From A Seasoned Farrier

June 26, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Shoeing

Arnie Gervasio has been shoeing horses since the 1960s. Over those years, he has seen trends come and go, has worked in multiple disciplines and has built a successful multi-farrier practice. Learn more about his experiences by reading this transcript of "An Interview With Arnie Gervasio."

[Podcast] An Interview with Arnie Gervasio

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome one of the top sport horse farriers in the United States, Arnie Gervasio.

February 24, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome one of the top sport horse farriers in the United States, Arnie Gervasio.

From the Desk of AFJ

When a Shoeing Job Went for 14 Bucks

By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 13, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices

Hearing a song from your youth can transport you back to another time. It can make you nostalgic for how things used to be — or happy they did change. For Arnie Gervasio, seeing an invoice for a shoeing took him back to 1968.