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5 Farrier Business Tips to Avoid “Running to and Fro”

January 7, 2010 3 comments

By the end of the first week in January, many people have already abandoned their new year’s goals.  Others are perplexed — “ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 2:17)
There is much confusing and even false information in the farrier industry.  It’s up to each horse professional [...]

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7 Farrier Tips to Increase Value in Customer Relationships

December 30, 2009 2 comments

Here are seven guidelines and important questions to consider in establishing and maintaining good farrier-client relationships.
1.  Be on time for your shoeing appointments.  It is easier to build a good long-term relationship when the first impression is favorable.  If you wish to be successful, you must advertise success.  Are you making a good impression?
2.  Build [...]

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FAQ #11 In my horseshoeing business, what is the best way to raise my prices for trimming and shoeing?

December 28, 2009 0 comments

This question and its answer depends upon your experience, length of time in practice, how many clients you currently have, status of your local economy, competition, etc.   Do you provide perceivable value for your clients?  How will you communicate this change — will you call and tell them, send them a letter,  postcard or email, [...]

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Basic Farrier Skill Training Is Necessary

December 3, 2009 0 comments

To be successful, you have to do the right things.  Education is required to learn the right things.  When you are a teacher, the greatest pay you can receive is to see your students succeed.
Basic farrier skill training is still in great demand.  It appears that many today have gotten away from perfecting basic skills and [...]

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FAQ 7: Should My Farrier Clean Up After Himself?

November 11, 2009

QUESTION: Dear Sir or Madam, I am looking for feedback on the standard protocol for farriers regarding cleaning up after shoeing and running magnets for horseshoe nail tips at busy boarding stables.

Is it generally the responsibility of the farrier to clean up after shoeing and run their magnets for nail scraps or does this fall on the shoulders of [...]

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