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For the name of a dealer near you visit www.farrierproducts.com or call 1-800-468-2879. JULY 2013

KERCKHAERT HORSESHOESARE A WINNER AT THE RACES

Kerckhaert race plates continueto grow in popularity amongthe top farriers and trainers inthe race industry. This year,each of the top four finishers inthe Kentucky Derby and Oakswere wearing Kerckhaertshoes, with 7 of the 8 wearingall four Kerckhaerts. The Belmont Stakes winner PaliceMalice, was shod by Ray Amato with KerckhaertLegendary XT fronts and Tradition Regular Toe Hindswith clips. The 2012 Horse of the Year Awardwinner, Wise Dan, was shod by Steve Norman usingKerckhaert Fast Break XT’s and Tradition Hinds.

The new Legendary XT is coming on strong andfarriers, trainers and owners continue to change fromthe Legacy to the Legendary, which offers excellent toenail position, nail spacing and sole relief.

FPD is in the process of updating information that we currently have for farriers who have signed up to receive news,updates and product information. We will be sending the survey out electronically and by mail. Please take a fewmoments and complete the survey. The information you share with us will be helpful in determining what products andservices are most important to you in your business. FPD will not share this information with any person or business andwill only use the information to contact you with news and materials that are best suited for your shoeing practice.Thanks for Helping Us Serve You Better.

FPD Conducts Farrier Survey

New FPD Web Video Available OnlineThe third installment of FPD’s new web video seriestitled, "FPD FootPro™ Information Series for theProfessional Farrier" has been released. Please visitwww.farrierproducts.com to view the new video, "ShoeChoice and Fit for the Front Foot" which is the third inthe series of Mike Wildenstein shoeing the horse.

FPD Knife SharpeningSystem - ¼ hp Buffer with6” Sharpening Wheeland 6” Felt Wheel$375 retail value

12 Boxes (250 pc) ofLiberty Nails – choice of size$225 retail value

FootPro Hoof Nipper –choice of size$185 retail value

Box of Bellota TopSharp Rasps$140 retail value

Bloom Forge RoundingHammer $115 retail value

We will include the names of everyone who returns the survey – online or by mail – in a drawing for the following prizes:

For the name of a dealer near you visit www.farrierproducts.com or call 1-800-468-2879. JULY 2013

Farrier Product Distribution, Inc. (FPD) hasannounced the hire of Fred Ruddy, who joinsthe company as General Manager. In thisposition, Ruddy will oversee FPD’s generaloperations and assist the executive officerswith planning, production and humanresource management.

“This position was added as a result of theextraordinary growth the company isexperiencing and allows us to align our staffin positions that best fit their strengths whilesupporting our goal of delivering superiorservice to our dealers,” states Dan Burke,president of FPD. “Fred brings experienceand a unique perspective to our business andwe are happy to have him join the team. Heis a talented manager with the exceptionalability to understand technology, analyticsand the best practices for the organization ofour warehouse and distribution operation.”

Ruddy joins FPD with over 15 years ofsuccessful experience as a manager, system’sanalyst and inventory specialist; primarily inmanufacturing and distribution. Most recentlyhe was responsible for opening a distributioncenter in Shelbyville, KY for the KittrichCorporation, serving as Plant Manager. Hebegan his career as a Systems Analyst forLeggett & Platt, Inc., located in the corporateoffice in Carthage, MO, as well as holding theposition of Branch Manager of the SouthernCalifornia Bedding Components DistributionCenter in South Gate, CA.

A graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a B.S.B.A. and major inProduction/Operations Management andM.B.A. from University of Phoenix, Ruddycompleted a semester of study in internationalbusiness at Orebro University in Orebro,Sweden. He and his wife and three childrenlive in Shelby County, Kentucky. In addition tofollowing his children’s interests, he enjoysoutdoor activities and playing tennis whentime allows.

FPD WelcomesFred Ruddy

EXCERPT FROM THE NATURAL ANGLE VOL 5 ISSUE 3Read more articles at www.farrierproducts.com/farriery

As you consider scheduling, you need to think about the variablesyou will confront

1. Geographic spread of your customer basea. Avoid a schedule that has you running from one end of

your base to the other in the same dayb. Make sure you allow adequate time for the traffic

conditions or other factors that affect your timing (lunchanyone?)

2. Number of horses

a. How many horses can you reasonably shoe in the timeand days you have scheduled?

b. How many horses does each customer have?

3. Reasonable time frame - it may be that some customers needto be on a more frequent schedule than others. Make sureyou are fair in your evaluation of the needs - don't schedulethem on five weeks if six is workable.

4. Customer's ability to be available on your proposed schedule -try to be flexible and understand the customer's needs. Butonce the schedule is set insist on meeting it or requiringadvance notice of changes.

A good schedule has a number of benefits for you, your customerand the horse. First and foremost, the horse can be kept in moreconsistent condition, perhaps avoiding or at least detecting problemsat an early stage. This is certainly a benefit to all involved.

For yourself, you will find that you have less uncertainty aboutyour work, income and types of hoof problems you will run into.You should also be able to manage your inventory of shoeingsupplies much easier. If you are keeping a good database on thehorses and work, the schedule should help you plan purchasesfrom your supplier. It may keep you from those last minute ordersthat can be difficult for your supplier and your nerves!

You need to establish firm, but fair policies regarding yourscheduling. There will be unavoidable conflicts on both sides butif you have established good communications and relations youshould be able to overcome these conflicts. Talk to other farriersthat have developed a scheduling program and see what worksand what doesn't in their experience. And don't forget theelement of professionalism this gives your business.

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