July 7-11, 2014 is National Farriers Week. Your hoof care professional is an invaluable member of your horse’s health team, so don’t forget to show your gratitude for his/her hard work during National Farriers Week!
Showing appreciation during National Farriers Week
July 7-11, 2014 is National Farriers Week and since your hoof care professional is an invaluable member of your horse’s health team, don’t forget to show your gratitude for his/her hard work during National Farriers Week.
Without doubt, a horse's hooves are one of the most important parts of the animal. Given a split hoof, nail prick, or stinky hoof, the first call should be to the farrier. Regularly scheduled farrier visits greatly reduce the potential for hoof problems.
In fact, regular appointments with a competent farrier to keep hooves properly trimmed, make sure that shoes are fitted and attached properly, and assess the general hoof health of the horse will prevent most hoof problems from developing, thereby increasing the enjoyment and productivity associated with horse ownership.
Here are five fun ideas for how you can say ‘thank you for taking such great care of my horse’s feet’ as suggested by SmartPak.
- Have a cup of coffee or a nice cold drink waiting at your next appointment
- Bake cookies, brownies or some other delicious treat
- A gas gift card makes a very thoughtful gift for a professional who’s always on the road
- Gift cards for coffee are also sure to be a hit!
- Consider a Back on Track product to help ease a hard workin’ back (or knees or whatever else needs some TLC!)