professionalism

Communication Key for Managing Clients

By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 31, 2022 | Posted in Clients

Last year, a younger farrier rode in Tom Trosin’s shoeing truck. While chatting between stops, the junior horseshoer identified one aspect of farriery that the Oklahoma farrier excels at — and it has nothing to do with trimming and shoeing.

How Would You Handle These Ethical Concerns About Footcare?

July 29, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices

On day 1 of your footcare business — as an apprentice or out on your own — you will face tough challenge that you must resolve using your code of ethics. Some of these challenges will be simple to overcome, while others will present potential outcomes that will be difficult for you to answer without negative consequences for one party.

Guest Blog

How Important Is Continuing Education?

By Marc Condrey posted on October 13, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Equipment

Why do I spend all this time away from my wife and kids going to clinics, pursuing certifications, competing in contests, riding with other farriers and spending time in my shop practicing?

From The Desk Of AFJ

Lessons To Learn From Horse Owner Roundup

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 27, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

Each issue of Practical Horseman features a questions posed to readers about a variety of equine topics. In the January 2014 issue, the editors ask the readers for feedback on the most important trait looked for in a vet and/or farrier.

W. F. Young, Inc. / Absorbine Appoints Chris Jacobi General Manager, Equine Division

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

W. F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine horse care products, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Christian (Chris) Jacobi of Scottsdale, AZ to the position of General Manager, Equine Division, effective January 6, 2014. In this newly-created role, Chris will be responsible for overseeing the worldwide operations of W. F. Young's equine division, including sales and marketing.

From the Desk of AFJ

Sabotaging the Farrier-Client Relationship

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 26, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

When you don't take the time to answer a client's question, you might allow someone else to become their footcare expert.

Farrier Tips

10 Tips On Being a Better Professional

August 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices

Professionalism is something that is hard to define for some because it covers so many areas. For farriers, professionalism covers how you work with your horses, relate to other farriers, communicate with clients, consult with trainers and so on.