What Do You Do When Your Trimming Rasp Goes Dull?
| Rasp Options | % of Farriers |
| Sharpen it | 17% |
| Rotate it for another use | 65% |
| Discard or recycle it | 18% |
— 2018 American Farriers Journal email survey
How Many Horses Do You Trim And/Or Shoe At Your Largest Non-Ranch Account?
Nationwide, 39% of horses are trimmed and shod year-round, while 22% are trimmed and shod but left barefoot during the winter months. Some 31% of horses are only trimmed, while 8% of horses are never trimmed or shod.
— 2018 American Farriers Journal Farrier Benchmark Study
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