How Long has the Typical Farrier Been Doing Footcare Work? | Horse Owners Tend to be Older

How Long has the Typical Farrier Been Doing Footcare Work?

The typical full-time farrier is 48 years old and has spent 28 years doing footcare work. This includes 8 years as a part-time farrier and 20 years as a full-time farrier.

— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey

Horse Owners Tend to be Older

Survey data from owners indicates older people tend to own more horses than younger folks.

            — 2018 Economic Impact of the U.S. Horse Industry, American Horse Council