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Fifteenth Edition (2023)
A Career Guide For The New Farrier
This special publication is published once per year by American Farriers Journal. The career guide delivers advice from farriers on how to establish and operate a successful equine footcare practice.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
People SkillsEffective Farrier Client Management Begins with Communication
Interactions are an opportunity to gather information that benefits the horseRead More
People SkillsGet Answers Before Hiring Hoof-Care Clients
Cornell University farrier gathers different levels of information before taking on horsesRead More
FinancesSet Your Farriery Prices Based on Your Costs
Kentucky farrier shares how he determines how much he bills his hoof-care customersRead More
EquipmentA Startup Budget-Friendly Rig for Up-and-Coming Farriers
Alabama shoer designs and creates an efficient mobile work station that fits his budgetRead More
People SkillsLearn to Understand Your Hoof-Care Clients
Recognizing generational differences can help you better serve your customersRead More
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.
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