How Many Horses Do Farriers Typically Work With?

The typical full-time farrier works with 294 different horses in a year’s time.

— 2016 American Farriers Journal Farrier Benchmark Study

What amount of increased business do you expect to earn this year from having attended last winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit?

The anticipated yearly boost in income averages $4,576 for each Summit- attending farrier.

— 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit attendee survey


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