American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
How Many Dollars Does the Typical Hoof-Care Client Spend Per Year?
The typical full-time farrier invoices each client an average of $728 per year. Part-time farriers invoice clients an average of $581 each.
— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey
Mark Plumlee, left, passes the hammer to Teddy Franke during an announcement of new ownership of Mission Farrier School. Franke will move operations from Snohomish, Wash., to Wamic, Ore.
The reins of a farrier school in the Pacific Northwest are being handed to a new leader after a quarter of a century.
On the heels of graduating their latest class, Mark and Karen Plumlee announced that Teddy and Lizz Franke will be the new owners of Mission Farrier School and move operations from Snohomish, Wash., to Wamic, Ore.
“Twenty-five years ago, I set a goal to develop the best farrier education program in the country,” Mark Plumlee says. “Three key ingredients have brought us much success: Better horsemanship, traditional craftsmanship and a more relevant farrier science — one that puts the needs of the horse first. I named it Mission Farrier School and 25 years later — mission accomplished. I will still be involved for as long as they need me. Mission Farrier School will be in good hands, and we are excited for the future.”
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre in Waverly, W.Va., ceased operations June 4, 2021, after nearly 60 years.
John Crothers, the school’s farrier instructor, and Hall of Fame farrier Esco Buff conducted the final clinic June 5-6.
“Meredith Manor regrets that it is no longer able to continue its operations due to declining enrollments and lack of funding,” the school announced in a statement…