Handling Specialty Footcare Repairs
In a typical week, 53% of full-time farriers apply acrylic and hoof repair products, 61% use pour-in pads, 28% glue on shoes and 26% use plastic or non-metal shoes.
— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey
Owners Report a Variety of Horse Uses
| Activities | % of Owners |
| Pleasure, trail riding | 64% |
| Idle, retired, not working | 31% |
| Lessons, training | 29% |
| Dressage | 26% |
| Natural horsemanship | 18% |
| Ranch work | 14% |
| Breed shows | 14% |
| Breeding | 13% |
| Hunters | 10% |
— 2021 American Horse Publications Equine Industry Survey sponsored by Zoetis




