Proven in Every Recession Since 1929. Farriers Pay $1,500/Week. Why Was It Erased From Schools?

Recession proof across the Great Depression. The American farrier trade proved itself entirely recession proof across the Great Depression, with working horseshoers in every American region continuing to earn steady wages while the broader economy collapsed. In this vault we open the archive on the American farrier trade: The nineteen twenty nine Lexington, Kentucky thoroughbred industry, where the broader American horse breeding economy concentrated at the heart of the Bluegrass region. What a working farrier earned in nineteen twenty nine, with steady wages that outpaced average bank clerks and insurance agents in the same Kentucky county. How the trade survived the Great Depression, the Second World War, the federal vocational shifts, and every other twentieth century disruption with continuous practice. The two thousand twenty four American Farriers Association numbers, the specialty income segments, and the major American horseshoeing schools. The path back into the trade, from the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School through certification at A F A net dot org for prospective working farriers today. If this vault opened something for you, leave a comment with the trade you wish your school had taught you instead of college prep. The next vault opens soon. SOURCES REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data American Farriers Association: https://www.americanfarriers.org American Farriers Journal Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School Heartland Horseshoeing School Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School Mission Farrier School Cornell University equine program American Quarter Horse Association industry data United States Equestrian Federation American Horse Council economic impact studies DISCLAIMER: This video is educational and historical content. It is not financial, career, or legal advice. Income figures cited reflect publicly available industry data and reported earnings from professional trade associations, individual earnings vary by location, specialty, certifications, and market. The farrier trade requires formal training, hands on apprenticeship, physical strength, and significant time investment. Anyone considering a career in farriery should consult licensed training providers, the American Farriers Association, and applicable state and federal regulations regarding animal care. Subscribe for the next vault:    / @forgottentradesvault   #ForgottenTrades #Farrier #Horseshoer #SkilledTrades #BlueCollar #Equestrian #Horses #CareerChange #SmallBusiness #Apprenticeship