The 2014 edition of the American Farriers Journal career guide for new farriers delivers advice from veteran farriers and business professionals on how to establish and operate successful equine footcare practices.
A farrier caring for a horse's hoofs
Hoof care is a complex subject, but the business of running a footcare practice can often be overlooked, making Getting Started In Hoof Care a must for all those looking to start a career in equine footcare.
Hoof care already is a complex subject, but the business of running a footcare practice can often be overlooked, making this edition of Getting Started In Hoof Care a must for all those looking to start a career in equine footcare.
Bob Smith of the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth, Calif., says, “The American Farriers Journal’s career guide prepares the graduate for the complex world of owning and running a small business. The biggest struggles that students face are the complexities of running a business. The advice from the leaders in the farrier industry, who have been there and done that, are invaluable to the growth of a student into a successful professional farrier.
“The guide gives students a heads up on what is involved in running a farrier practice. In addition, students read through and discuss the advertisements in their thirst for information. Getting Started in Hoof Care is an ‘owner’s manual’ for a successful career in horseshoeing.”
The 80-page, 6th edition of the annual career guide, Getting Started in Hoof Care, offers guidance and practical advice on many subjects ranging from…
- Apprenticeships
- Finding clients
- What it costs to run your business
- Financial planning
- How to use technology to manage your business
- Selecting the correct tools
- Continuing education
- Building and maintaining a good reputation
The career guide will be shipped throughout the year to North American equine footcare schools to be passed along to students and graduates going into farriery. This free publication also is available for anyone interested in becoming a farrier and current practitioners who want business advice.
To obtain a copy of Getting Started in Hoof Care, contact Sheila Gostisha at sgostisha@lesspub.com or (262) 782-4480 ext. 401. You can find links to the English and Spanish digital editions at newfarrier.com.