Posted June 3, 2026:

• 47 is the Average Age of Full-Time Farriers

• Most Full-Time Farriers Work 5 Days per Week

Posted May 27, 2026:

• 59% of Full-Time Farriers Do Not Share American Farriers Journals with Others Due to Fear Issues Won’t be Returned for Reference

• How Full-Time Farriers Rank Facebook in Marketing Their Hoof-Care Business

• 1 (not effective) — 19% of farriers
• 2 — 14%of farriers
• 3 — 25% of farriers
• 4 — 19% of farriers
• 5 (extremely effective) — 23% of farriers

Posted May 20, 2026:

• How Certification Impacted You As a Full-Time Farrier

• Increased confidence in work — 38% of farriers
• Gained respect from colleagues, veterinarians — 32% of farriers
• Gained respond from clients — 28% of farriers
• Opened more doors professionally — 16% of farriers
• Certification has not impacted me professionally — 15% of farriers
• Able to charge higher rates — 12% of farriers

• Where Full-Time Farriers Learn About New Hoof-Care Products

• American Farriers Journal — 78% of farriers
• Other farriers — 67% of farriers
• Farrier groups — 54% of farriers
• Local shoeing clinics — 49% of farriers
• Farrier supply shops — 48% of farriers
• International Hoof-Care Summit — 32% of farriers
• Veterinarians — 31% of farriers
• Other conferences — 30% of farriers
• Manufacturers — 30% of farriers
• Other equine publications — 21% of farriers
• Google searches — 20% of farriers
• Other sources — 9% of farriers

Posted May 13, 2026:

• What Do Part-Time Farriers Charge?

• Trim 4 feet — $53.75
• Trim & set 4 keg shoes — $142.25
• Trim & reset 4 keg shoes — $137.88
• Trim, forge & set 4 hamdmade shoes — $198.53
• Trim & set 4 aluminum shoes — $178.10
• Trim & glue 4 shoes — $275.25
• Trim 4 feet & set 2 front aluminum shoes — $103.34
• Set therapeutic/specialty shoes — $180.19
• Repair moderate hoof crack — $55.22
• Extra charge for 2 pads & packing — $33.30

• Which Farrier Groups Do Full-Time Farriers Belong?

• Local farrier group — 42% of farriers
• America Farrier’s Association — 39% of farriers
• International Association of Professional Farriers — 24% of farriers
• Equine Lameness Prevention Organization — 5% of farriers
• National Alliance of Equine Practitioners — 4% of farriers
• Brotherhood of Working Farriers — 3% of farriers

Posted May 6, 2026:

• What Do Full-Time & Part-Time Amish Farriers Charge?

• Trim 4 feet — $40.83
• Trim & set 4 keg shoes — $121.53
• Trim & reset 4 keg shoes — $96.78
• Trim, forge & set 4 hamdmade shoes — $154.67
• Trim & set 4 aluminum shoes — $200.00
• Trim 4 feet & set 2 front aluminum shoes — $90.10
• Set therapeutic/specialty shoes — $185.00
• Repair moderate hoof crack — $87.50
• Extra charge for 2 pads & packing — $23.00

• How Full-Time Farriers Rank Facebook in Marketing Their Hoof-Care Business

• 1 (not effective) — 19% of farriers
• 2 — 14% of farriers
• 3 — 25% of farriers
• 4 — 19% of farriers
• 5 (extremely effective) — 23% of farriers

Posted April 29, 2026:

• How Full-Time Farriers Charge Trip Fees

• Per mile — $10.63
• Flat mileage charge — $34.38
• Fuel charge — $30.00
• Barn call charge — $33.00

• Away From Home, Where Do Full-Time Farriers Work?

• Under 25 — 17% of farriers
• 25-49 — 39% of farriers
• 50-99 — 31% of farriers
• 100-149 — 8% of farriers
• 150-199 — 3% of farriers
• Over 200 — 2% of farriers

Posted April 22, 2026:

• How Full-Time Farrier Yearly Income Changes with Age

• Under 25 years old — $60,000
• 25-39 years old — $84,285
• 30-39 years old — $139,411
• 40-49 years old — $131,888
• 50-59 years old — $128,428
• 60-69 years old — $112,931
• Over 69 years old — $87,857

• How Full-Time Farriers Rank Twitter in Marketing Their Hoof-Care Business

• 1 (not effective) — 87% of farriers
• 2 — 0% of farriers
• 3 — 7% of farriers
• 4 — 7% of farriers
• 5 (extremely effective) — 0% of farriers

Posted April 15, 2026:

• 13% of Full-Time Farriers Work With Non-Apprentices

• Yearly Shoe Usage Among Full-Time Farriers

• Steel keg shoes — 96% of farriers
• Aluminum shoes — 79% of farriers
• Handmade shoes — 57% of farriers
• Direct & indirect glue-on shoes — 60% of farriers
• Synthetic, other nail-on shoes — 48% of farriers

Posted April 8, 2026:

• 38% of Full-Time Farriers Avoid Government-Approved Retirement Programs

• 28% of Full-Time Farriers Use Social Media to Promote Their Hoof-Care Business

Posted April 1, 2026:

• Full-Time Farriers Choices for Continuing Education

• American Farriers Journal — 73% of farriers
• Textbooks, reference materials — 62% of farriers
• Paid footcare events other than IHCS — 34% of farriers
• International Hoof-Care Summit — 30% of farriers
• Paid podcasts — 21% of farriers
• Shoeing contests — 14% of farriers
• Magazines other than AFJ — 9% of farriers
• Paid websites — 6% of farriers
• Other programs — 34% of farriers

• 9% of Full-Time Farriers Don’t Invest in Continuing Education

Posted March 25, 2026:

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Communicate Via Email with Clients?

• Occasionally — 40% of farriers
• Monthly — 8% of farriers
• Weekly — 7% of farriers
• Daily — 5% of farriers
• Never — 40% of farriers

• Full-Time Farriers Attend 2 Local Footcare Clinics per Year

Posted March 18, 2026:

• Among Full-Time Farriers, How Long Were Apprenticeships?

• Less than 1 year — 26% of farriers
• 1 year — 15% of farriers
• 2 years — 23% of farriers
• More than 2 years — 36% of farriers

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Communicate Via Phone with Clients?

• Occasionally — 24% of farriers
• Monthly — 8% of farriers
• Weekly — 27% of farriers
• Daily — 41% of farriers

Posted March 11, 2026:

• How Full-Time Farriers Rank TikTok for Marketing Their Hoof-Care Business

• 1 (not effective) — 50% of farriers
• 2 — 4% of farriers
• 3 — 25% of farriers
• 4 — 17% of farriers
• 5 (extremely effective) — 4% of farriers

• 70% of Full-Time Farriers Served Apprenticeships

Posted March 4, 2026:

• 66% of Full-Time Shoers Attended Farrier School

• Weekly Shoe Usage Among Full-Time Farriers

• Steel keg shoes — 79% of farriers
• Aluminum shoes — 13% of farriers
• Direct & indirect glue-on shoes — 6% of farriers
• Synthetic, other nail-on shoes — 2% of farriers

Posted February 25, 2026:

• How Long Do Apprentices Work with Full-Time Farriers?

• Under 1 year — 18% of farriers
• 1 year — 12% of farriers
• 2 years — 26% of farriers
• Over 2 years — 44% of farriers

• Highest Level of Education Among Full-Time Farriers

• Did not finish high school — 11% of farriers
• High school — 43% of farriers
• Associate degree — 25% of farriers
• Bachelor’s — 14% of farriers
• Master’s — 6% of farriers
• Doctorate — 1% of farriers

Posted February 18, 2026:

• Yearly Income for Part-Time Farriers Averages $26,194

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $416.38 for Trimming and Gluing 4 Shoes

Posted February 11, 2026:

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Use Social Media to Communicate with Clients?

• Occasionally — 36% of farriers
• Monthly — 5% of farriers
• Weekly — 10% of farriers
• Daily — 6% of farriers
• Never — 43% of farriers

• 19% of Full-Time Farriers Work With Apprentices & Helpers More Than Half the Time

Posted February 4, 2026:

• 11% of Full-Time Farriers Don’t Use Acrylics or Similar Materials, Pour-In Pads, Glue-On, Plastic, Synthetic or Other Non-Mental Shoes & Pads

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Use Their Own Web Site to Communicate with Clients?

• Occasionally — 11% of farriers
• Monthly — 1% of farriers
• Weekly — 1% of farriers
• Daily — 2% of farriers
• Never — 85% of farriers

Posted January 28, 2026:

• 71% of Farriers Recommend Equine Products to Horse Owners

• How Full-Time Farriers Purchase Hoof-Care Products

• Purchase & pick up at farrier shops — 31% of farriers
• Purchase online & shipped — 42% of farriers
• Purchase online & pick up at farrier shop — 5% of farriers
• Purchase from farrier shops & have shipped — 22% of farriers

Posted January 21, 2026:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $44.12 for 2 Pads & Packing

• Among Full-Time Farriers Who Employ Assistants or Apprentices, How Many Days Do They Work?

• 1 day per week — 29% of farriers
• 2 days per week — 16% of farriers
• 3 days per week — 9% of farriers
• 4 days per week — 15% of farriers
• 5 days per week — 27% of farriers
• 6 days per week — 2% of farriers
• 7 days per week — 2% of farriers

Posted January 14, 2026:

• 24% of Full-Time Farriers Often Refer Specialty & Therapeutic Work to Other Horseshoers

• What Vehicles Do Full-Time Farriers Drive?

• Truck — 48% of farriers
• Truck & trailer — 34% of farriers
• Van — 3% of farriers
• SUV — 5% of farriers
• Other — 10% of farriers

Posted January 7, 2026:

• Full-Time Farrier Relationships With Equine Veterinarians When Tackling Therapeutic Work

• No problems — 61% of farriers
• Few Problems — 36% of farriers
• Poor relationships — 2% of farriers
• No relationships — 1% of farriers

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Encounter Navicular Issues?

• Weekly — 6% of farriers
• Monthly — 28% of farriers
• Quarterly — 33%of farriers
• Only yearly — 33% of farriers

Posted December 31, 2025:

• 19% of Full-Time Farriers Work With Apprentices

• 26% of Horses Handled by Full-Time Farriers Are Backyard Horses

Posted December 24, 2025:

• Within 60 Miles From Home Is Where Most Full-Time Farriers Work

• How Full-Time Farriers Handle Clips

• Draw clips on keg shoes — 30% of farriers
• Forge shoes, draw clips — 8% of farriers
• Modify pre-clipped keg shoes — 62% of farriers

Posted December 17, 2025:

• How Many Horses Get Clips?

• Side, quarter clips — 37% of horses
• Toe clips — 16% of horses

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $82.21 for Repairing Moderate Hoof Cracks

Posted December 10, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Spend $1,657 Yearly on Continuing Education

• How Full-Time Farriers Are Funding Retirement

• IRA plans — 51% of farriers
• 401K — 15% of farriers
• Pension — 11% of farriers
• Other — 17% of farriers*
  * Savings, personal investments, mutual funds, land buys, military programs, etc.

Posted December 3, 2025:

• Where Full-Time Farriers Buy Hoof-Care Supplies

• Farrier retailers — 96% of farriers
• Feedstores — 17% of farriers
• Tack shops — 17% of farriers
• Hardware stores — 13% of farriers
• Manufacturers — 15% of farriers
• Wholesalers — 17% of farriers
• Big box stores — 10% of farriers

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $238.60 for Trimming & Forging 4 Handmade Shoes

Posted November 26, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $198.13 for Trimming & Setting 4 Therapeutic Steel Shoes

• Part-Time Farriers Provide 198 Trims Only & 149 Trims & Shoeings Yearly

Posted November 19, 2025:

• Hoof-Care Needs Among Horses in Farrier’s Home Area
• 2006 - 46% Trimmed, shod year round | 37% Trimmed shod, barefoot in winter | 30% Trim only year round | 11% Never trimmed
• 2010 - 37% Trimmed, shod year round | 28% Trimmed shod, barefoot in winter | 25% Trim only year round | 9% Never trimmed
• 2014 - 35% Trimmed, shod year round | 26% Trimmed shod, barefoot in winter | 29% Trim only year round | 10% Never trimmed
• 2018 - 43% Trimmed, shod year round | 19% Trimmed shod, barefoot in winter | 31% Trim only year round | 7% Never trimmed

• How Often Do You Encounter White Line Disease?
• Weekly — 14% of farriers
• Monthly — 29% of farriers
• Quarterly — 25% of farriers
• Only yearly — 32% of farriers

Posted November 12, 2025:

• Among Full-Time Farriers Charging Mileage, How Much Will You Increase Prices This Year?

• No change — 62% of farriers
• 1-2% — 12% of farriers
• 3-4% — 9% of farriers
• 5-6% — 11% of farriers
• 7% or more — 7% of farriers

• Among Full-Time Farriers Funding Retirement Programs, What Is Satisfaction in Increasing Value?

• Very satisfied; exceeding contributions — 13% of farriers
• Satisfied; on track with achieving goals — 23% of farriers
• Neutral — 37% of farriers
• Dissatisfied; not reaching goals — 27% of farriers

Posted November 5, 2025:

• How Apprentices Are Paid in Multi-Farrier Practices

• Salaried — 32% of apprentices
• Per horse — 27% of apprentices
• Combination of ways — 14% of apprentices
• Other — 27% of apprentices

• 20% of Full-Time Farriers Charge Mileage

Posted October 29, 2025:

• What Full-Time Farriers Have Invested in Retirement Savings

• Under $25,000 — 17% of farriers
• $25,000 - $49,999 — 9% of farriers
• $50,000- $99,999 — 12% of farriers
• $100,000 - $299,999 — 13% of farriers
• $300,000 - $499,999 — 9% of farriers
• $500,000 - $699,999 — 4% of farriers
• $700,000 - $899,999 — 1% of farriers
• $900,000 - $999,999 — 4% of farriers
• Over $1,000,000 — 2% of farriers
• Have not saved — 30% of farriers

• How Full-Time Farriers Are Paid by Clients

• Checks — 100% of farriers
• Cash — 99% of farriers
• Venmo — 60% of farriers
• PayPal — 37% of farriers
• Credit cards — 23% of farriers
• Square — 11% of farriers
• Zelle — 35% of farriers
• Apple & Goggle Pay — 11% of farriers
• Other (Cash App, Barter, Horse Link, etc.) — 9% of farriers

Posted October 22, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $129.16 for Trimming 4 Feet & Setting 2 Front Keg Shoes

• 20% of Full-Time Farriers Add Trip Charges to Invoices

Posted October 15, 2025:

• How Trimming Charges Have Changed
  

  Year	Full-Time Farriers	Part-Time Farriers
  1996	$19.94	$20.97
  2004	$29.79	$24.97
  2010	$37.95	$33.35
  2014	$43.66	$37.85
  2016	$43.13	$37.22
  2020	$51.08	$44.19
  2024	$60.42	$54.47
  2025	$57.80	$57.80

• How Full-Time Farriers Communicate With Clients

• Text — 94% of farriers
• Phone — 67% of farriers
• Email — 23% of farriers
• Social media — 16% of farriers
• Own website — 3% of farriers

Posted October 8, 2025:

• What Horses Do Full-Time Farriers Work With?

• Backyard — 89% of farriers
• Barrel — 60% of farriers
• Carriage — 20% of farriers
• Cutting — 31% of farriers
• Draft — 43% of farriers
• Dressage — 51% of farriers
• Endurance — 27% of farriers
• Eventing — 44% of farriers
• Gaited — 38% of farriers
• Halter — 16% of farriers
• Hunters & jumpers — 54% of farriers
• Miniatures — 6% of farriers
• Mounted police — 6% of farriers
• Mules & donkeys — 56% of farriers
• Pack — 11% of farriers
• Parade — 16% of farriers
• Polo — 10% of farriers
• Racing (Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds & Quarter Horses) — 24% of farriers
• Ranch & feedlot — 35% of farriers
• Reiners — 35% of farriers
• Rodeo — 40% of farriers
• Standardbreds (breeding) — 16% of farriers
• Tennessee Walkers — 26% of farriers
• Thoroughbreds (breeding) — 34% of farriers
• Trail, recreational — 76% of farriers
• Western performance — 48% of farriers
• Zoo — 5% of farriers

• 17% of Full-Time Farrier’s Yearly Income Goes toward Hoof-Care Supplies

Posted October 1, 2025:

• When Do Full-Time Farriers Start Retirement Planning?

• Teens — 7% of farriers
• 20s — 35% of farriers
• 30s — 33% of farriers
• 40s — 20% of farriers
• 50s — 6% of farriers

• 78% of Shoers Rely On American Farriers Journal (Print & Digital) for Hoof-Care Product Information

Posted September 24, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $224.33 for Trimming & Setting 4 Aluminum Shoes

• Where Full-Time Farriers Get Hoof-Care Information

• American Farriers Journal - 75% of farriers
• International Hoof-Care Summit - 78% of farriers
• Local clinics, conventions - 59% of farriers
• Internet searches - 48% of farriers
• Social media - 39% of farriers
• Associations, groups - 40% of farriers
• Veterinarians - 35% of farriers
• Farrier supply shops - 33% of farriers
• Manufacturers - 28% of farriers
• Manufacturer reps - 17% of farriers
• Local shop nights - 15% of farriers
• University extension - 1% of farriers

Posted September 17, 2025:

• What Health & Business Insurance Do Full-Time Farriers Have?

• Health - 65% of farriers
• Life - 37% of farriers
• Liability - 39% of farriers
• Dental - 23% of farriers
• Covered on spouse’s medical plan - 17% of farriers
• Disability - 17%* of farriers
• Other - 7% of farriers
• Workman’s compensation - 4% of farriers
• No insurance coverage - 13% of farriers
  
  * Veterans Affairs, Amish Aid, etc.

• 20% Of Full-Time Horseshoers Work in Multi-Farrier Practices

Posted September 10, 2025:

• How Often Do Full-Time Farriers Work Alone?
• Never - 5% of farriers
• 1-24% - 32% of farriers
• 25-49% - 19% of farriers
• 50-89% - 28% of farriers
• 90-100% - 16% of farriers
  
  
• How Often Do You Encounter Thrush?
  
  • Weekly - 51% of farriers
  • Monthly - 29% of farriers
  • Quarterly - 12% of farriers
  • Only yearly - 8% of farriers

Posted September 3, 2025:

• What Do Full-Time & Part-Time Amish Farriers Charge?
  
  • Trim 4 feet - $40.83
  • Trim & set 4 keg shoes - $121.53
  • Trim & reset 4 keg shoes - $96.78
  • Trim, forge & set 4 handmade shoes - $154.67
  • Trim & set 4 aluminum shoes - $200.00
  • Trim 4 feet & set 2 front aluminum shoes - $90.10
  • Set therapeutic/specialty shoes - $185.00
  • Repair moderate hoof crack - $87.50
  • Extra charge for 2 pads & packing - $23.00
    
    
• Full-Time Shoers Have Worked 24 Years (Part-Time Plus Full-Time) As Farriers

Posted August 27, 2025:

• How Full-Time Farriers Charge Trip Fees
  
  • Per mile - $10.63
  • Flat mileage charge - $34.38
  • Fuel charge - $30.00
  • Barn call charge - $33.00
    
    
• From Their Home Base, Where Do Full-Time Farriers Work?
  
  • Under 25 miles - 17% of farriers
  • 25-49 miles - 39% of farriers
  • 50-99 miles - 31% of farriers
  • 100-149 miles - 8% of farriers
  • 150-199 miles - 3% of farriers
  • Over 200 miles - 2% of farriers

Posted August 20, 2025:

• How Often Do You Encounter Laminitis?
  
  • Weekly - 9% of farriers
  • Monthly - 35% of farriers
  • Quarterly - 32% of farriers
  • Only yearly - 24% of farriers
    
    
• Full-Time Farriers Charge $175.17 for Trimming & Resetting 4 Keg Shoes

Posted August 13, 2025:

• What Full-Time Farriers Charge for Extras
  
  • Clips - $14.37
  • Trailers - $21.39
  • Square, rocked toes - $27.46
  • Drilling & tapping studs - $30.92
  • Traction devices - $29.45
  • Welding shoe inserts - $55.23
  • Forging bar shoes - $56.81
    
    
• How Full-Time Farriers Charge for Barn Visits
  
  • Barn call - 33% of farriers
  • Fuel surcharge - 30% of farriers
  • Flat mileage - 35% of farriers
  • Per mile - 11% of farriers

Posted August 6, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Work 39 Hours Per Week
• Full-Time Farriers Plan to Boost Prices 4% This Year

Posted July 30, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Average 841 Trims & Shoeings Per Year
• Full-Time Farriers Drive 370 Miles Weekly

Posted July 23, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Average 722 “Trims Only” Per Year
• Full-Time Farriers Average $119,770 per Year in Gross Income

Posted July 16, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $181.02 to Trim & Set 4 Keg Shoes
• Trim-Only Charges Outpacing U.S. Inflation
  
  

Posted July 9, 2025:

• Full-Time Farriers Charge $57.80 To Trim 4 Feet
• Full-Time Farriers Work With 301 Horses Per Year