American Farriers Journal Issue Survey: November 2017

Business Management Means Focusing On Yourself
By Jeremy McGovern

Dealing With The Nasty Ones
Your safety is the number one concern when working with unruly horses.
By Frank Lessiter

To Train Or Not To Train?
Some hoof-care professionals believe training a horse to stand properly is part of the job — but others are not so sure.
By Pat Tearney

Putting A Number On Ideal Hoof Wall Length
Proper measurements with a toe rule can point you in the right direction.
By Jeff Cota

Using A Marketing Plan To Promote Your Practice
Strategic planning combined with outside resources can help promote and grow your farrier practice.
By Rachael Kane

State, Local Jurisdictions Cloud Sales Tax Collection For Hoof-Care Providers
Where you live and work has an impact on what you need to collect from clients in sales tax.
By Jeremy McGovern

Benefit Your Practice By Understanding How To Help Apprentices Excel
A primary hoof-care education is essential to a successful working relationship with a mentor.
By Mitch Taylor

Forging A Heart Bar Has Never Been Easier
Myron McLane shows how to apply a frog plate to a keg shoe.
By Jeff Cota

Heed The Warning Signs For Stress
Long-time shoer turned counselor offers coping strategies to avoid burnout.
By Jeff Cota

A Guideline To Expect The Expected And The Unexpected
Determining your costs for each horse is a valuable tool for calculating profitability.
By Jeremy McGovern

Give Your Practice A Technological Advantage
Spend less time on paperwork, get paid faster and schedule clients efficiently.
By Katie Navarra

Focusing On Foot Prep Before A Contest
Two members of the American Farriers Team discuss trimming the foot.
By Jeremy McGovern

How Yoga Can Help Your Footcare Practice
Wyoming farrier credits system of poses and breathing techniques for prolonging his career.
By Linda Braus