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Working with Veterinarians on Therapeutic Issues | Farriers Are Investing in Continuing Education

December 24, 2021

Working with Veterinarians on Therapeutic Issues

When tackling therapeutic shoeing work, 19% of full-time farriers always work with a veterinarian, 42% frequently work with a veterinarian, 31% work with vets on some cases and 5% rarely do.

— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey

Farriers Are Investing in Continuing Education

In a normal year, the typical farrier attends three local clinics, one national conference and competes in one horseshoeing contest. Full-time farriers spend an average of $2,141 per year on continuing education.

— 2020 American Farriers Journal Business Practices survey