Re: RC: RE: Re: Horseshoes???

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 03/20/2000 1:23:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, RDShoe4U 
writes:

<< You should never be afraid to ask any farrier why they are doing something 
or with what.I try to be very understanding and talk a great deal to my 
clients. >>

You must be a wonderful exception to the rule.  I've NEVER been afraid to 
ask, it's just that they put me down with the attitude of superiority.  And 
if you talk and communicate with your clients, your clients are truly blessed 
to have you.
My ususal approach would be," This horse is interferring (forging, etc.) 
worse than usual (last time, etc.).  Do you suppose it would work to 
try.......".  The patient ones would tell me why it wouldn't work, and if I 
could see the disadvantages of the method, I would tell them, "OK, I 
understand".  However, they usually didn't improve on the situation or solve 
the problem.  But the egos would answer with a superior attitude that 
suggested I didn't know anything about it, whereas, of course, they knew 
everything. Maybe I was threatening to them, as I do understand a lot about 
the principles of shoeing and maintaining good hoof health.  I'm not afraid 
to speak my mind, and I really try to do it in a gracious manner.

Barbara