What Type Adhesive Application do You Use Most Often?
| Adhesive Uses | % of Attendees |
|---|---|
| Pour-in pads | 78% |
| Hoof wall repairs | 57% |
| Glue-on shoes or boots | 35% |
| Heel or toe extensions | 10% |
| Other uses | 6% |
— Survey of 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees
What has been Your Experience with Hiring and Keeping Reliable Apprentices?
| Options | % of Farriers |
|---|---|
| Typically a smooth process | 20% |
| Finding and retaining apprentices is a mixed bag | 0% |
| Typically a struggle finding and retaining apprentices | 80% |
— 2020 American Farriers Journal reader poll
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