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| What are people paying for trims and shoes all the way round? My guy just raised his rates again. I don't like paying the same rate as my neighbors who only have him over there once to my twice! (I am a block off a highway that he has to use, not driving out of his way for me) I used to say I pay a farrier instead of my chiropractor but now that his rates are going up again it would be cheeper to go to chiropractor heck for the cost of two horse trims - I would have enough money to get a full body message and then an adjustment with 10 bucks left over for gas. |
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Location: Arkansas | This was a confusing post to me.........what have your neighbors got to do with any of this, for one. I think you meant that you could do the trimming yourself and spent the money you would have paid the farrier to get a chiropractic treatment massage etc.... Maybe that is what you should do... |
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Location: lyle,mn | Well if I remember right for a trim it was $27.50 and I will have to look when I get home as to what just front shoes were, plus we pay for the farm call. I guess before you think he is taking to much money you better think about what gas prices are, steel prices are going up that means he has to pay more for shoes, nails, rasp. nipper just to name a few tools. Does he carry insurance for himself if he gets hurt for medical bills and can't work for awhile. I know my health insurance cost have gone up. This is the cost of having horses. You want someone cheap to work on your horses that is what you are going to get a cheap job and maybe lame horses. Farriers have to make a living and it is a very hard on their bodies. We have a close friendship with our farrier and we talk a lot about what is involved on being a farrier. It is an eye opener when you can listen to what they have to say. We have 6 head of horses and he was just at our place at the end of Feb 5 trim, 1 set of front shoes and the farm call it was $224.50. He is worth very penny that I pay him. Come summer we will have 3 head with at least front shoes on. |
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Location: Arkansas | Oh, I forgot to answer the question........trims 40, full shoes 125. |
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Location: Ohio | $25 trims, $60 full set of shoes. This is a part time evening gig for him. He has a full time job that takes care of his insurance. |
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| I was just wondering what people were paying around the country. Did not mean to sound like I did not appreaciate him. Meant the neighbors use him every 12 -16 weeks I have him 6-7 weeks my horses are tied up - inside -clean and stand like statues. I don't think it is fair I pay the same as someone who isn't always ready and only gets theirs done when they are really long. 33 years ago I did it myself $8 a trim for about two years It Is A Dirty Job. I understand all the costs involved. His wife has a job with health insurance. I used to charge more if the horse was bad and extra for mileage if needed. The last time he was here he was on my property less than 25 minutes total. That included getting out of his truck putting on chaps getting tools walking in the barn and two trims- $70.00. He is fast an excellent farrier and I do appreciate his talent. Thanks for listening I am just pissingandmoaning rather spend the money on a trip. |
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Location: Iowa | I pay $40 a trim and $100 for shoes. He does a great job and I figure I get what I pay for. Never had a problem with him & he's always on time. There are cheeper Farriers around here, but I've seen their work and I wouldn't have them work on my horses. |
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Location: MI. | $25.00 for a trim and $125 for full shoes (thankfully none of our horses need them at this point.) He is a great farrier. Had him for years and he does corrective as well. 99% of the time my horses are always caught and tied up ready to go. |
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Location: TN | Bare Foot trimmers in this area get $50 per horse. Shoes can be anywhere from $80- $150 depending on the area. I live in Lebanon County, PA where things are cheaper but if you go two counties over to either Bucks County (just a high dollar Philadelphia bedroom community) or to Chester County (high dollar old money horse people)- things become substantially more expensive. I haven't had my horses shod in the last 7-8 years but when I was still showing it was not unusual for a shoeing back then to be $150 to have a cutting horse shoed with nothing special done. I do know a lot of farriers in this area have also gone to a fuel surcharge in the past. I would think this will happen again shortly- I saw diesel prices today for $4.29!!!
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Location: Woodland, Wa | Our farrier charges $35 for trim and $85 for shoes on all 4. Front shoes are $65, I believe.
He refuses to charge for farm calls~ says he's making out just fine, so I tip him each trip.
We are in SW Washington, about 20 miles from Portland. He is an excellent farrier,one of the best in our area. Just remember, you get what you pay for. No hoof, no horse. |
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Location: Northern Utah | My Farrier is $75 for Shoes and $30 for a trim. Over the past 15 years he has taught me a lot. I do almost all of my trims now. and just call him if I need shoes for a rough ride. Shoes 4 horses when he comes, Is always on time and sets an appointment for the next visit before he leaves. He puts on keg shoes, nothing special for that price. Over the years, I've only lost 2 or 3 shoes. Never had a sore horse. I would expect if he was hot shoeing or adding Drilltek/borium that he would charge more. But my horses just have never needed it. |
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Location: Memphis, TN | $35 for trim, $95 full set of shoes. Love my AFA certified farrier. We've been through alot of horse issues with him and he has always been right there. |
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Location: Texas | Originally written by gliderider on 2011-03-09 5:56 PM
He is fast an excellent farrier
I am just pissingandmoaning
Not to be a smartypants, but I bet these two things have a lot to do with why he raised his rates.
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Location: Columbia, KY | we pay $30 for a trim and $100 for 4 shoes.. my farrier comes every 6 weeks or more often if needed, he's on time and does a very nice job. he has only gone up about $5 on his prices in the last 6 years which is more than reasonable. Farriers have one of the hardest jobs around, in my opinion. when you find a good one hold on to him! |
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Location: novinger, mo | We pay more than double the cost around here (usually it's the Amish) and drive 100 miles each way to a competent farrier. After having our horses' feet were totally out of balance and each one a different angle, we I decided that it was worth the difference in cost. But I sure hate the drive and the cost of the diesel. I'd give anything to have a decent farrier nearby.
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Location: West TN | We are $30 trim and $50 for full shoes. Based on all the prices we are getting a bargain for shoes!! |
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Location: Mt.Carroll,IL | I pay $30 a piece to get my two horses trimmed...Don't do shoes right now and my farrier only trims but she is thinking about getting back into shoeing on a limited basis... |
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Location: Corpus Christi, Texas | $35.00 for trims.. My horses are always barefoot, so don't know about shoes.. i want to say about $75.00 or $80.00 |
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Location: michigan | My regular farrier charges $20 for a trim. I think its $80 for a full set of keg shoes. My horse thats in training just had a show package put on..shoes.pads and wedges,,,$250. but they can properly shoe a show horse and thats a skill. When the horse comes home my instructions will be-whatever the other guy did...so it again. I reset since the horses don't go on gravel so the shoes usually stay good for the summer. A few years ago- my horse was in training with another barn. The farrier came and put on the 250 show package. While in training the horse is in a stall or in the arena-all dirt or sawdust. When it came time for a reset( $100) I expected just that but no they put on ANOTHER new set of shoes. I wasn't expecting another bill for $250 so it was quite a scramble to get the money lined up.Now i instruct the trainer-reset reset reset... |
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Location: Gallatin, TN | $65 for full set of kegs, slightly more if we use drilltech or borum. Can't answer to the trims as my husband takes care of that if we don't have the horses shod. |
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Location: Comanche County Texas | Where I live farriers are everywhere, but great ones are hard to come by. I have barrel horses and am shoeing 5-6 each time, and trimming 5-6 as some run barefooted. I am currently hauling my horses about 60 miles to be shod to use my current shoer because I am so impressed by his work. My rate has been $65 full set, $25 for trims with the current farrier. My former farrier that came to my home was $85 full set. $35 for trims. He worked for me for quite a long time, and the work was excellent however, I didnt feel that my business was a priority to him. I wasnt getting kept on a regular schedule, & my horses were suffering from it. So now...I drive to a guy I trust. My choice. ;) Shoeing in this area can go as high as $150 for a full set, to $50 for trim. I know that someone who has one horse to shoe may pay more than someone like me that has 6 if he has to travel 25 miles out of his way to do the job. There's alot of variables that occur in this business to look at. |
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Location: NY | In my area the farriers do not do draft horses, so to get one to do it, sit down for this ( $400.00) that is not a typo four shoes |
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Location: Gallatin, TN | Originally written by loveduffy on 2011-03-17 1:39 AM
In my area the farriers do not do draft horses, so to get one to do it, sit down for this ( $400.00) that is not a typo four shoes WOW!!!!! |
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Location: Ohio | That's crazy. I think I'd drive to get it shod. Maybe some Amish. In laws have a huge TWH that requires what the farrier calls "fat-boy" shoes. Apparently they're used on some of the smaller draft style horses. But the additional fee for them is nominal... |
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Location: NY | I am the only one with a draft horse in this area every thing else is TB and warm bloods
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| I am paying $100 a horse for shoes all the way around and I supply shoes plus $50 trip charge Since he travels to my house I feel this is only fair since I live 90 miles away from him |
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Location: Vermont | Originally written by loveduffy on 2011-03-18 10:30 AM I am the only one with a draft horse in this area every thing else is TB and warm bloods Depending where you are in NY...Check this list and see if you can find another draft farrier... http://www.farriers.com/new_york.htm |
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Location: NY | thank you for the list but for now I will stick with my shoer he is good with Duffy when Duffy act stupid some times |
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Location: Irricana, Alberta, Canada | I pay $145 for shoes (hot shod) and $35 for trim. What I don't understand is why it's not cheaper if they reuse the same shoe instead of a new shoe. When we were kids we tried to make the shoes last so these could be reused and it was cheaper to shoe. Now it's the same price - new shoes or reused. Doesn't make sense to me... |
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Location: NY | You are not paying for the material used, you are paying for the knowledge of the person putting the shoe on. A good shoer is worth a lot belive me vets are more |
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Location: Irricana, Alberta, Canada | I agree. But i believe it costs more for new steel to the farrier to provide a new show. By re-using the old shoe he is saving money and could pass a little saving off to the comsumer. What you so think? even like 10 dollars a horse would be nice...my thoughts. |
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Location: Keymar,Maryland | Depending on the shoe, a pair is only $4 -$8. Pulling them off, cleaning them, burning propane to heat them, new nails, etc. adds to the cost. Also if a farrier charges for them he should be collecting sales tax and have a TIN #which becomes an inventory and accounting nightmare. It's easier to pay the sales tax when they are bought from the distributor and provide services only. |
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