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      <title>Q&amp;A: AVMA Proposal to Eliminate Farrier Exemption</title>
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        <![CDATA[Equine hoof-care practitioners were asked to anonymously provide their thoughts about the American Veterinary Medical Association’s proposed Model Veterinary Practice Act. Here are some responses from the exclusive <em>American Farriers Journal</em> survey.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/9904</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/9904-q-and-a-avma-proposal-to-eliminate-farrier-exemption</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Challenging Disciplines</title>
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        <![CDATA[What discipline do you find challenges you the most when the horse interferes and why?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/9182</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Advice for Fly Control While Shoeing</title>
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        <![CDATA[What’s your best advice for handling annoying flies while shoeing?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/9112</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/9112-qa-advice-for-fly-control-while-shoeing</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Best Tips</title>
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        <![CDATA[Readers share more of their best hoof-care tips from 2016.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8896</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8896-qa-best-tips-of-2016</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Offering Multi-Horse Discounts</title>
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        <![CDATA[Do you offer multi-horse discounts? If not, why not? If yes, how do you structure them?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8570</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:28:16 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8570-qa-offering-multi-horse-discounts</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Gait Analysis</title>
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        <![CDATA[What are you looking for when you watch a horse walk/trot prior to shoeing? How does the horse’s job factor into your gait analysis?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8016</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/8016-q-and-a-gait-analysis</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Information Gleaned from Wear Patterns</title>
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        <![CDATA[When you get ready to trim and place the next set of shoes on a horse, how much do you rely on reading the actual amount of wear on the existing shoes? What do you look for and how do you use this information in deciding how best to shoe the horse?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7905</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/7905-q-and-a-information-gleaned-from-wear-patterns</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Farriers and Veterinarians Weigh in on Therapeutic Shoe Selection</title>
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        <![CDATA[We received an overwhelming response when AFJ editors asked readers what their primary considerations were when selecting therapeutic shoes. Making the horse comfortable and keeping it simple were common themes among the responses. Below are some additional tips we received on therapeutic shoe selection.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5319</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5319-qa-farriers-and-veterinarians-weigh-in-on-therapeutic-shoe-selection</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Delinquent Payments</title>
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        <![CDATA[How do you handle clients who failed to pay for the last trimming/shoeing? How have you cut down on late payments?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5272</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5272-q-and-a-delinquent-payments</link>
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      <title>Tack</title>
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        <![CDATA[How do you answer questions from your clients about tack?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5256</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5256-tack</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Insurance</title>
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        <![CDATA[What types of coverage do you have for yourself and your practice? Liability? Disability?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5152</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5152-qa-insurance</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Reducing Expenses</title>
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        <![CDATA[What is a way you've been able to reduce expenses for your footcare practice? Mileage? Supplies?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5084</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5084-qa-reducing-expenses</link>
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      <title>Starting as a Farrier</title>
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        <![CDATA[If you apprenticed, how long did you serve the apprenticeship before you worked with horses on your own? Did you work as an apprentice while taking on horses on your own during your free time?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4594</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4594-qa-starting-as-a-farrier</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: May Footcare</title>
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        <![CDATA[What has been the most common challenge for your hoof-care practice this May? How have you addressed it?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5073</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5073-q-and-a-may-footcare</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Odd/Funny Horseshoeing Stories</title>
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        <![CDATA[In the comments section below, share your oddest/funniest horseshoeing story with us.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5007</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5007-q-and-a-odd-funny-horseshoeing-stories</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Hammers</title>
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        <![CDATA[How many different hammers do you use for your forge work? What are they and what are their particular uses?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5006</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5006-q-and-a-hammers</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Interviewing Prospective Clients</title>
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        <![CDATA[What questions do you ask prospective clients before you take them on as customers?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5005</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/5005-q-and-a-interviewing-prospective-clients</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Discounts</title>
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        <![CDATA[A potential client with three horses asks if you will provide a multiple horse discount. How do you respond? If you offer a discount, how much?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4947</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4947-q-and-a-discounts</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Distance Traveled</title>
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        <![CDATA[How much distance do you drive per week in your footcare practice? How does this influence how you schedule clients?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4875</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4875-q-and-a-distance-traveled</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Improving as a Farrier</title>
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        <![CDATA[If you could offer one piece of advice to other farriers on a single way to improve their practice, what would it be? This can cover any aspect of being a farrier.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4874</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4874-q-and-a-improving-as-a-farrier</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Older Horses</title>
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        <![CDATA[Over the past 10 years, have you seen an increase in the number of older horses that you work with? What are the challenges you face with these horses? What do you do to overcome these challenges?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4803</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4803-q-and-a-older-horses</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Cold Weather</title>
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        <![CDATA[Few corners of the United States have been able to escape the recent frigid temperatures, snow and ice. How do you protect yourself and continue working during periods like this?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4756</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4756-q-and-a-cold-weather</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Farrier Continuing Education</title>
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        <![CDATA[What is your preferred method of continuing education? Clinics? Competitions? Ride alongs? Or? How has this benefited your knowledge and ability?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4753</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4753-q-and-a-farrier-continuing-education</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Client Misinformation</title>
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        <![CDATA[How do you combat footcare misinformation that your clients may come across on the internet?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4755</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4755-q-and-a-client-misinformation</link>
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      <title>Trail Riding</title>
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        <![CDATA[If trail riding horses are part of your practice, what is your toughest hoof-care challenge with these horses?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4738</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4738-qa-trail-riding</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Keg Shoe Modifications</title>
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        <![CDATA[What is the most common modification you apply to keg shoes? What is the most unique and effective one you use in your practice?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4739</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4739-q-and-a-keg-shoe-modifications</link>
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      <title>Winter Hoof Care</title>
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        <![CDATA[Technically it is still autumn, but winter has come early for many folks. What are the toughest shoeing challenges for you right now?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4704</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4704-qa-winter-hoof-care</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Preparing for Time Off</title>
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        <![CDATA[If you need to leave home for several days, how do you adjust your schedule of clients? How do you prepare in case of a client emergency while you are gone?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4683</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4683-q-and-a-preparing-for-time-off</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Becoming a Farrier</title>
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        <![CDATA[Briefly describe how you became a farrier. Did you attend horseshoeing school? Where? Did you apprentice? For how long? Who helped you get started in our career?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4665</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4665-q-and-a-becoming-a-farrier</link>
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      <title>Q&amp;A: Billing Clients</title>
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        <![CDATA[How do you bill your clients? Do you expect payment the day of service? What is your preferred way of collecting payment?]]>
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      <guid>http://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4655</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/4655-q-and-a-billing-clients</link>
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