A Glimpse into the Farriery Journey of Brad Hinze
Brad's journey as a farrier has been nothing short of inspiring, and he serves as a true proof to the power of modern tools in the equine industry. Join us as we explore his journey along with his talented team, his passion for the craft, and his innovative approach that makes him a role model for modern farriers looking to take their expertise to the next level.
Meet brad hinze
our EQUINET brand ambassador, an award-winning farrier from the scenic Hunter Valley in New South Wales.
Brad excels in Stud Farm shoeing, addressing foot issues in young stock, and shoeing performance horses. He's a renowned competition farrier with numerous national and state championships to his name.
Brad excels in Stud Farm shoeing, addressing foot issues in young stock, and shoeing performance horses. He's a renowned competition farrier with numerous national and state championships to his name.
This app simplifies everything. I can look up on the app & see all the entries of a horse before today. I have all the information at my fingertips. I can also see the running of the business throughout the day with the other team members!
Brad's Farrier Ecosystem
Brad created a network or 'ecosystem' of collaboration for his farrier business using EQUINET Farrier App.
All the stakeholders of his farrier business (contractors, book-keepers, stud secretaries etc.) are part of the same digital team on EQUINET, each with their own distinct roles & functions.
All the stakeholders of his farrier business (contractors, book-keepers, stud secretaries etc.) are part of the same digital team on EQUINET, each with their own distinct roles & functions.
How EQUINET Empowers Each Stakeholder
- Jack WhitbyTeam Member - ApprenticeEQUINET gives Brad and his team, including Jack, one place to add all their horse service entries & set up their appointments. It's like having a single hub for everything which has helped them to work together better
- Ben WickhamContractorFor contractors like Ben Wickham, a key member of Brad's extended team, EQUINET is a game-changer. The app enables seamless data management keeping his personal business & Brad's business records separate.
- M'Liss ParkinsonBook-KeeperM'Liss is the book-keeper for Hinze Enterprises. Since using EQUINET, Brad and M'Liss have seen a reduction of their time spent on generating invoices for customers.
Brad sends the daily reports on work done for each customer to M'Liss, who generates an invoice report which can be uploaded into Xero. These invoices are then sent to customers for payment. - Cindy EnglebrechtStud Farm SecretaryCindy, a stud farm secretary and who works closely with Brad, has noticed a big change in how they handle records since he started using EQUINET. The app works really smoothly with their record-keeping tools, so they make fewer mistakes and don't have to spend as much time typing stuff in. It's made things heaps easier!
Watch: A day In the Life of Brad Hinze
To get a glimpse into the everyday activities of the skilled farrier.