What are the Biggest Challenges Facing Hoof-Care Professionals Today? (Listed in order of frequency)
- Client education and follow-through on hoof-care needs
- Scheduling and billing concerns
- Work, lifestyle balance
- Poor hoof quality
- Horse conformation defects and pathological concerns
— Survey of 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees
Selling Products to Clients Brings in $5,000 in Extra Income
Among the 17% of full-time farriers who sell products to clients, these sales make up about 5% of their annual gross income. Based on a yearly gross income of $102,203, these product sales average $5,110 in a year’s time.
— 2018 American Farriers Journal Farrier Benchmark Study
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