What Long-Term Actions Do You Take With Poorly Behaved Horses?

Options % of Farriers

Refuse to work on an unruly horse until
it’s trained to stand 

 21%

Do what you can as long as the horse is
demonstrating progress in training

 55%
Take the time needed to train the horse 16%
Trim and/or shoe the horse the best you can 8%

 

— 2017 American Farriers Journal email survey

Where Do Farriers Get Information On Footcare Products?

Options % of Farriers
International Hoof-Care Summit 84%
Supply shop visits 51%
Supply shop clinics 38%
Local association clinics     33%
Footcare-related webinars 22%
American Farrier’s Association convention 17%

— Survey of 2018 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees


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