farrier prices

[maggie]

curious to see what farrier prices are around the country. How much for a trim? How much for shoes? Does the price include a farm call or is that part of the price quoted??

[shawnaJ]

we are in GA. We have a few farriers we've used. Pay between $25-$30 for a trim. Pay between $80-$95 for shoeing. plus farm call.

[house elf]

let's not forget our obligations to the farrier. they travel to our farms/stables, and deal with us and our sweet and the unruly horses. It's a hard living. We need to give them a work area that is safe, clean, level and well lighted. We should help them when we can.

[claudia]

good points about the farriers. We forget that sometimes and concentrate on just the price of shoeing. I always try to have someone there to meet the farrier if I am at work. And never make the farrier go to pasture to round up your horse. I try to prepare as best I can.

[shawnaJ]

We usually schedule shoeing first thing in the morning so we are there and get to work afterwards. I make sure they are fed and let out to exercise. It's harder to work on a hungry, anxious horse..

[whisperingpines367]

I live in Wisconsin. My trainer trims my horse. He charges $25-$30 per trim.

[patdarb]

I appreciate the etiquette tips. I try to be a thoughtful person and I've always had someone who was most obliging and nice. Good tips . . . I'll make it even better for him next time.