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Location: The Lone Star State | My farrier just went up on me without giving me any kind of notice. I am now paying $110 for shoeing, $45 for trim and I have one horse thats fronts only $75. Not going to lie it frustrated me for a bit but he does show up like clockwork. Just curious what everyone else pays. |
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| $100 for a full set. $40 for trims.
But that's discounted because he's got a full days work at our house. I think he's usually $120 for full shoes. |
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 It Goes On
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Location: Muskogee, OK | $90 for a full set. $110 wouldn't bother me one bit if they do a good job and are reliable. A good farrier is worth his/her weight in gold. |
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| Depending on which horse my range from $130-$250. |
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| 90 full, 60 front, 30 trim
I have a great shower but this is a hobby! |
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| I pay $110 for full shoeing and $70 for just for fronts. |
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Location: Northeast SD | How much of an increase is this for you?
I say if he shows up like clockwork and is reliable and does not cancel on you it is 100% worth an increase unless it's more than a 25% increase then I would expect him to tell you. |
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| I'd pay that for someone reliable. I spend 3 weeks each time just trying to get mine to show up. |
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Location: The Lone Star State | Hes still reasonable i guess just wish he would have given me some warning. Thank you for the replies. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | Yeah, that's cheaper than what we pay. I believe we pay 120 a full set. Trims are 40. We pretty much never do fronts. We always do all or nothing so I am not sure on a 'just fronts' price. |
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| The cheapest I have found in my area is $50 a trim $100 half set and $150 for full set.. I just moved to my current area and I would pay even more to just find some one reliable and that will schedule me for every 6 weeks. Last farrier showed up once then didn’t come back when scheduled and would not return my calls. I must have insulted him by paying cash and having horses that don’t move.
I haul my horse threee hours to my old farrier which is $35 for a trim $75 half and $90 whole set.. |
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Location: my piece of paradise | Yall have it cheap! I pay $40 for trims and $165 for all the way around. I will pay it though because my farrier is excellent. On time every 4-5 weeks and really takes his time and is thorough. Keeps mine stood up and no underrun heels. Biggest thing I see on other horses feet is toe is too long and no heel. Cant run on your heels. Knock on wood no lamness issues in 20 years. |
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| Average around here in So cal is probably 150 full set. Mine is 100 but does a tremendous job and he takes about an hour or longer per horse to make sure they are perfect. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | Mine went up the last time too. He said steel and aluminum prices went up. $100 for full set but 2 require special shoes and their $120. One only requires front shoes and their $80. Just a trim is $40. |
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Posts: 542
| $110 full set
$50 trim
You should not be frustrated that is very reasonable. |
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| I pay $160 for 3 horses to be done... 1 just has front shoes and the other 2 are just trims. Hes very good and very reliable. I'd pay whatever he asked.. finding GOOD RELIABLE farriers in these parts is tough! |
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Location: South Georgia | $30 trims and $90 shod with pads on fronts ($80 or $85 without pads, I think). I board at a barn with about 40 horses (some are on different rotations, but he can get at least 8 done in one visit), so I never have a problem getting him out when needed, thankfully. However, I am sure that's just because we are a big account for him. I hear others talking about how hard it is to reach him.
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| I pay $180 for a full set which is super expensive to me, BUT....
-he sets my appointments 5-6 weeks in advance
-ALWAYS shows up within his window he gives me
-usually available same day for lost shoes
I started using him after I bought a very expensive-to-me horse and within a few months, she was lame because of a different farrier. It’s much cheaper for me to pay the $180 than pay less, plus vet bills, and have a horse I can’t ride. :) |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Ticktock - 2018-11-15 10:43 AM My farrier just went up on me without giving me any kind of notice. I am now paying $110 for shoeing, $45 for trim and I have one horse thats fronts only $75. Not going to lie it frustrated me for a bit but he does show up like clockwork. Just curious what everyone else pays.
You're getting a good deal, and if he shows up when he says he is thats even better, I know alot of people that have a hard time with their farriers notshowing up on said date, I have a good one that shows up the date he says hes coming and if hes running behind he will call to tell me.. 50 for trims and 120 I think for a full set and 80 for the fronts. |
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Location: Illinois | Mine is $40 for trim, $85 for fronts, and $120 for full set. He's super reliable and very flexible if I need to change the appointment. He comes out within 48 hours of a pulled shoe, usually 24 hours, and never charges. He makes his own shoes and can get as custom as we want and doesn't charge extra unless pads are needed. He makes me a side bone shoe right now and modifies it so it's still got the concave like a rim for traction, it's pretty neat and has helped my gelding a lot. |
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Location: CTX | Full set is $100, trim is $40 and a small trip fee of $5.
He is not the cheapest around, but he does a good job, and is super reliable! We always set up 2 appointments ahead. He texts me the day before when he is coming and will let me know if he is running a bit behind.
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Location: Where Tall Corn Grows | $50 for trim, $150 for shoes all the way around and I haul to him an hour each way. I have to take vacation time every 6 weeks. You all are fortunate your farrier will come to you! |
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Location: B-F-E | My farrier is local so no trip fee because of that and because I have so many horses, lol. It's $120 for new shoes all the way around, $90 for a reset, $35/trim. I think $60 for fronts only. He schedules my appointments ahead of time and is very good about showing up on time or letting me know if he's running behind. He's a young'un, just turned 21 years old, but he does a pretty good job. |
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Location: NC | $85 for all around and $65 for fronts. Dont have anyone just trimmed right know so im not sure. I just switched to this guy about 4 shoeings ago though and I'm glad i did. (he has his hands full fixing previous farriers work) He schedules next appointment when hes out and if hes running a couple min behind he texts. He takes his time and isnt rough with them. |
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| $150 for a full set. $100 for fronts. I don't have any horses that are just trims. |
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| $120 full set
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| $110 for a new set. $100 for resets. $40 for trims. |
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Posts: 1395
Location: Missouri | Around $100 for a full set, $40 for a trim. I think? Honestly I'm not entirely sure anymore bc I've been adding a tip in there for so long. |
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Location: Windoming | $60 for trim here. But I guess he's worth every penny. |
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Posts: 1170
Location: TEXAS | $125 for full set, $40 for trims. Very reliable and VERY good. Plus, he will catch my horses from out in the pasture and turn them back out when he's done (because I'm usually not home when he comes out). Can't ask for better service than that! |
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Location: LouLouVille, OK | $100 all the way around, $60 just fronts and 25 for trims... mine is GREAT, he texts when he's ahead or behind, does a great job and is super reliable! his trip charge is paid off in cookies :) |
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| Lol...I got ya all beat. Average farrier $180 full set, good journeyman with education $200 and up! But then I live where five acres and a shack sell for $1.6 Million  |
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Location: Northwest | $95 a full set, $80 fronts and $45 trim. My shoer is a prince, and he is very sought after. Comes every six weeks. Fits me in quick if I need something special in-between times. He's getting up there so I'm worried about him retiring. I try to get him random gifts every now and then to make sure I stay on the "want to work for" list if he starts thinning his client list down  |
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| J Cunningham - 2018-11-16 12:19 PM Lol...I got ya all beat. Average farrier $180 full set, good journeyman with education $200 and up! But then I live where five acres and a shack sell for $1.6 Million
If I have to have my new mare shod it will be $175 to $200, depending on which shoes. Trims are $50.
We, too, are in an area where horse property (smallest is 10 acres legally) starts at the million dollar mark with house only. Barn and fencing will go another half mil if already done or you can add your own. |
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Location: Tulsa, Ok | You really need to know what part of the country the numbers are coming from to have good comparative figures. Obviously the travel factor and cost of living and salaries in say California are way way different from Okalhoma or Kansas. |
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Location: North MS | North Mississippi- Trim $45 |
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Location: Missouri | lonely va barrelxr - 2018-11-16 1:01 PM
J Cunningham - 2018-11-16 12:19 PM Lol...I got ya all beat. Average farrier $180 full set, good journeyman with education $200 and up! But then I live where five acres and a shack sell for $1.6 Million
We, too, are in an area where horse property (smallest is 10 acres legally) starts at the million dollar mark with house only. Barn and fencing will go another half mil if already done or you can add your own.
I just got a little sick to me stomach looking at those numbers, guys.  |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | New set 150..reset 130..trims 40......m |
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Posts: 618
| North Central Texas
$85 full set
$55 fronts
$35 trims
I've used him for 7 years. We had one issue with his typical farrier behavior a few years back and I told him how the cow ate the cabbage, he never messed with my schedule again. In defense of farriers, I know a lot of people DON'T schedule regular visits, which floors me.
I keep mine on a strict 6 week schedule. Horses are pulled up and ready when he gets here.
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| iloveequine40 - 2018-11-17 5:48 AM North Central Texas $85 full set $55 fronts $35 trims I've used him for 7 years. We had one issue with his typical farrier behavior a few years back and I told him how the cow ate the cabbage, he never messed with my schedule again. In defense of farriers, I know a lot of people DON'T schedule regular visits, which floors me. I keep mine on a strict 6 week schedule. Horses are pulled up and ready when he gets here.
Exactly! Alot of people don't schedule their horses regularly, then their feet fall apart between appointments. Farrier has to "fix" their feet everytime. Alot of people call/text wanting to know "Can my horse get done sometime this week?" You need to schedule in advance, not at the last minute. Some owners sit and text while they are supposed to be holding their horse, they dont have their horses caught when the farrier shows up, horses legs are muddy, they expect the farrier to train their horse to stand and hold their feet up. The list goes on and on and on. So I'd think twice about complaining about a farrier's prices, you all may be the "good" owners, but I am sure he has to deal with or delt with alot of bad ones. Plus being a farrier is HARD work. And the tools (good ones) are not cheap. |
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Location: Arkansas | iloveequine40 - 2018-11-17 5:48 AM
North Central Texas
$85 full set
$55 fronts
$35 trims
I've used him for 7 years. We had one issue with his typical farrier behavior a few years back and I told him how the cow ate the cabbage, he never messed with my schedule again. In defense of farriers, I know a lot of people DON'T schedule regular visits, which floors me.
I keep mine on a strict 6 week schedule. Horses are pulled up and ready when he gets here.
Every time I read one of these farrier threads, I'm more thankful for mine! He schedules us for the next visit before he leaves each time, and he's always there when he says. When C was doing rodeos and barrel runs, if Two lost a shoe, Tom met us at the event early to replace it. No charge. He's run by my pasture on his way home from other appointments when I had a foot/lameness question to look at my horse for me---and wouldn't take any money. I would hate to have to replace him! |
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| NE Cali - $100 all, $75 just fronts, $50 trim.
All I can say is, if you have a good person who works with you, shows up on time, treats your horses well and knows what they're doing... TREASURE THEM!!!
I lost my shoer of 15 years because she retired. Three shoers later and I finally found someone!!! |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-11-17 2:09 PM
iloveequine40 - 2018-11-17 5:48 AM
North Central Texas
$85 full set
$55 fronts
$35 trims
I've used him for 7 years. We had one issue with his typical farrier behavior a few years back and I told him how the cow ate the cabbage, he never messed with my schedule again. In defense of farriers, I know a lot of people DON'T schedule regular visits, which floors me.
I keep mine on a strict 6 week schedule. Horses are pulled up and ready when he gets here.
Every time I read one of these farrier threads, I'm more thankful for mine! He schedules us for the next visit before he leaves each time, and he's always there when he says. When C was doing rodeos and barrel runs, if Two lost a shoe, Tom met us at the event early to replace it. No charge. He's run by my pasture on his way home from other appointments when I had a foot/lameness question to look at my horse for me---and wouldn't take any money. I would hate to have to replace him!
Yes. I had a really good one for 13 years prior but I moved an hour Notth and he just flat didn't show up one day. I went through 4 after that before finding this one. If I lose a shoe he swings by and puts it back on. He works with my vet if I have foot issues also. There are times if I'm not the first appt on book that day he's late but traffic and issues at other barns are usually the problem. I usually insist on an 8 am appt unless it's super cold. I have a gelding that doesn't tie so we just stall him and he shoes him in the stall |
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Location: SW MO | I have an AMAZING shoer. If I need him, he will do one of mine at 10:00 PM. He tells me when he is coming to shoe mine ( 3 head ). He is very full, he hasn't taken new clients in YEARS. He charges 85 for a fill set, 40 for trim, 65 for fronts only. |
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Location: SW MO | I have an AMAZING shoer. If I need him, he will do one of mine at 10:00 PM. He tells me when he is coming to shoe mine ( 3 head ). He is very full, he hasn't taken new clients in YEARS. He charges 85 for a fill set, 40 for trim, 65 for fronts only. Usually 100-110 for special shoes. |
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| My husband's rates: New customers are $100 shoes, $40 trims, but he leaves his grandfathered customers (that keep them on a reasonable schedule) at whatever they were when they started with him. Also he has to add more if there is special shoeing or products involved. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Ticktock - 2018-11-15 11:14 AM Hes still reasonable i guess just wish he would have given me some warning. Thank you for the replies. Yep a warning is nice so that you dont get shell shocked, I dont like things sprung on me either, When my friend/farrier was going up like 10 years ago he gave all his customers a heads up, the day he would be out to work on horses he would tell his customers that he would be going up on the next trip, so they would have time to adjust or look for a cheaper farrier.
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Location: Jersey Girl | Ticktock - 2018-11-15 11:43 AM My farrier just went up on me without giving me any kind of notice. I am now paying $110 for shoeing, $45 for trim and I have one horse thats fronts only $75. Not going to lie it frustrated me for a bit but he does show up like clockwork. Just curious what everyone else pays.
$40 trim
$90 fronts
$150 full set (normally $180 but she's giving me a break)
I would love to find someone cheaper but my farrier is reliable and does a good job. I'm afraid cheaper would equal problems for my horse. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Southtxponygirl - 2018-11-19 10:37 AM
Ticktock - 2018-11-15 11:14 AM Hes still reasonable i guess just wish he would have given me some warning. Thank you for the replies. Yep a warning is nice so that you dont get shell shocked, I dont like things sprung on me either, When my friend/farrier was going up like 10 years ago he gave all his customers a heads up, the day he would be out to work on horses he would tell his customers that he would be going up on the next trip, so they would have time to adjust or look for a cheaper farrier.
Tom gave us a heads up also---way in advance. So no surprises |
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What do you pay for shoeing?