American Farriers Journal
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November 2015
Volume: 41
Edition: 7
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
What Would You Charge?
Here’s how 144 hoof-care pros priced the trimming and shoeing for 20 types of horsesRead More
Remembering Red Renchin
Friends and colleagues celebrate the Hall Of Fame farrier’s life and his generosity to the industryRead MoreFarrier Licensing, Still Divisive As Ever
Exclusive American Farriers Journal survey reveals mandate for quality and control standardsRead MoreBefore The Big Race, It’s Business As Usual
Building a plan and adjusting as needed has led to success on the harness track for farrier-trainer teamRead MoreConsiderations for Launching a Multi-Farrier Practice
Veteran Florida farrier James Gilchrist provides lessons he learned from building a multi-farrier practiceRead More
Log Your Way to Greater Savings
While you may already deduct your vehicle expenses and mileage, are you doing so correctly?Read MoreUse This Checklist for Screening Potential Clients
This guideline provides new client questions to ask over the phone so you can save time and possible difficultyRead MoreBetter Strategies For Managing Your Inventory
Farriers offer their insights on prioritizing and buying suppliesRead MoreIs The Saddle The Problem?
Understanding general principles can help farriers confirm or eliminate causes of lamenessRead MoreKeeping Beamer Comfortable
Wisconsin farrier helps horse with an extra hoof wall stave off laminitisRead MoreProtect Your Practice from Crisis and Debt
Properly managing your money will help ensure a successful footcare practiceRead MoreCreating an Ideal Work Space
Farriers offer tips for encouraging novice owners to provide a safe, comfortable and efficient shoeing areaRead MoreMoving Your Farrier Practice
Months-long planning increases likelihood of success and lowers stress when you need to move your farrier practiceRead More -
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Considerations for Launching a Multi-Farrier Practice
Veteran Florida farrier James Gilchrist provides lessons he learned from building a multi-farrier practiceRead MoreRemembering Red Renchin
Friends and colleagues celebrate the Hall Of Fame farrier’s life and his generosity to the industryRead More - Digital Edition
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