The exclusive Farrier Business Practices Survey, conducted annually by American Farriers Journal, establishes a baseline for the hoof-care industry. This survey, sponsored by EasyCare and Life Data Labs is sent to farriers across the United States, and the resulting data is presented here to help you evaluate your business

Glean insights about how your annual income is affected by your charges and costs, see where you stack up in retirement planning compared with your peers and determine the most common sources of hoof-care information to help you succeed in 2025.

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In its 19th edition, this 84-question survey is designed to provide you with the most impactful information about the state of the industry. Use it to adjust your prices or stack your business up against other farriers’. From questions about location and demographics to pricing, therapeutic shoeing and continuing education, this comprehensive survey paints a vivid picture of the current U.S. hoof-care market.

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Changing Landscape

The average farrier is getting younger, according to the data. The median age of full-time horseshoers is 40, nearly a decade younger than the average in…