What Do You Do When You And A Vet Tell An Owner Their Laminitic Horse Needs To Be Euthanized And They Refuse?

Options % of Farriers

Work with the vet to seek a solution that keeps the horse
as comfortable as possible until the inevitable outcome occurs

 62%

Document your position to both the veterinarian and owner,
then walk away without further discussion

 32%

Walk away, but report the owner to local authorities if you
consider this behavior to be cruel to the horse

 6%

— 2017 American Farriers Journal email survey

Do You Let Dogs Eat Hoof Scraps While You Are Working On A Horse?

Options % of Responding Farriers
Allow dogs to eat trimmings 54%
Depends on clients 28%
Don’t let dogs eat trimmings 18%

— 2012 American Farriers Journal electronic survey among farriers having dogs


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