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.
There's something to be said for shoeing horses where the money is. There's also something to be said for doing the kind of work you love in a place that you love.
American Farriers Journal Editor/Publisher Frank Lessiter met up with Nolan Walker (Norman, Okla.) at the 2012 Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic. In the following video, Walker talks about the business side of things in today's economy, and how the Oklahoma-area market is holding up under current economics.
You lie awake staring at the ceiling. While footcare is only a part of your life, the daily challenges of running your farrier business still make you lose the most sleep.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.