Where Do Farriers Go for Hoof-Care Product Information?

Some 87% of farriers rely on the American Farriers Journal website and magazine for obtaining the latest product information. This is followed by 74% who seek product recommendations from other farriers, 73% by attending local clinics and 65% from other websites.

Some 59% of farriers rely on local farrier supply shop staffers for product information, while 50% obtain product ideas from attending national conferences and conventions.

Some 37% of farriers seek product information directly from manufacturers and 36% go to general horse publications for product ideas. One-third of the surveyed farriers rely on American Farriers Journal coverage or attendance at the International Hoof-Care Summit to obtain the latest product information.

— 2018 American Farriers Journal Farrier Benchmark Study

 

How Does Business and Personal Debt Impact Your Quality of Life?

Options % of Farriers
Significantly — It causes incredible stress and anxiety and my personal relationships suffer  23%
Moderately — It causes stress and anxiety 38%
Minimal — It’s a little stressful, but I don’t worry about it 25%
None — It has no impact on my quality of life                         14%

 


          

                              

                 

— 2019 American Farriers Journal reader poll


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