What Is The Number 1 Reason For Firing A Client?
| Options | % of Farriers |
| Client doesn’t pay at all or pay on time | 27% |
| Horses behave poorly, and the client won’t train or sedate them | 36% |
| Client refuses to keep horse on a regular schedule | 19% |
| Client is unprofessional | 8% |
| Client questions your footcare skill and expertise | 3% |
| Client refuses to follow through with your hoof-care instructions | 6% |
| You don’t get along with client | 1% |
— 2016 American Farriers Journal reader poll
What Are The Two Biggest Challenges Facing The Equine Industry Today?
| Options | % of Horse Owners |
| Dealing with unwanted horses | 38% |
| High cost of keeping horses | 36% |
— 2018 American Horse Publications Equine Industry Survey sponsored by Zoetis
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