American Farriers Journal readers can now participate in twice-monthly polls to explore how their practice compares to their fellow farrier or get ideas from others about relevant issues like therapeutic treatments, forging techniques and business practices.

Last month, we asked you if you’ve ever fired a client and why. The most common reasons for taking that leap include unsafe working conditions, unreliable clients and general negative owner relationships. Read your peers’ explanations and strategies here.

Farriers who participated and provided their name, email and state of residence were entered into a drawing for a monthly giveaway. This month, New York farrier Megan Mix of Flatiron Forge is the winner of $25 in AFJ store credit.

This can be applied to your next year’s subscription, hoof care books, presentation downloads or your 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit.

Congratulations to Megan and be sure to participate in this month’s poll for a chance to win $25 in AFJ credit.

Visit the page where all our polls live or take January’s poll below.