Where Do Farriers Get Information on New Footcare Products?
Full-time farriers were asked to indicate the importance of nine sources when it comes to obtaining information on new hoof-care products.
Product Information Source | % of Farriers |
Other farriers | 72% |
American Farriers Journal | 70% |
Local clinics | 68% |
Websites | 64% |
Farrier shops | 52% |
Conferences, conventions | 51% |
Manufacturers | 44% |
International Hoof-Care Summit | 33% |
General horse magazines | 22% |
— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey
What Measures Do Farriers Take to Stay Safe?
Some 6% of full-time farriers require that someone else be present when trimming and shoeing horses. Only 9% are willing to work alone on a regular basis.
— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey
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