In a Year’s Time, How Many “Trims Only” Do Farriers Handle? How Many “Trims Plus Shoeings?”

The typical full-time farrier in a year’s time handles 949 trims/shoeings along with 986 trims only. 

— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey

Not All Shoes are Hot-Fitted

Among full-time farriers, 73% hot-fit shoes as part of their regular footcare work. Some often-reset shoes one or more times.

— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey

 

 

 

 

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