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Location: TN | I have a farrier that does an outstanding job. I'd like to get her something for Christmas to say 'thank you'. I was just curious what you all did for your farriers at Christmas time. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
 
Location: Midwest | Mine laughed at me when I asked him if he'd be insulted if I tipped him. He told me payin him on time was thanks enough....he cracks me up. lol |
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  Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I'm not sure what I would do for a farrier that actually showed up when they said they would and didn't looked all cracked out when they did show up....... |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | LRQHS - 2014-12-11 2:56 PM I'm not sure what I would do for a farrier that actually showed up when they said they would and didn't looked all cracked out when they did show up.......
Give him a bag of pecans.
Thats what I did.   |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-12-11 2:56 PM I'm not sure what I would do for a farrier that actually showed up when they said they would and didn't looked all cracked out when they did show up.......
It took me a while to find one that shows up AND does a good job, so I treat him as good as he will let me. |
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Location: Kansas | No |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | barrelracr131 - 2014-12-11 3:01 PM LRQHS - 2014-12-11 2:56 PM I'm not sure what I would do for a farrier that actually showed up when they said they would and didn't looked all cracked out when they did show up....... It took me a while to find one that shows up AND does a good job, so I treat him as good as he will let me.
...a while is an understatement. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | LRQHS - 2014-12-11 3:03 PM barrelracr131 - 2014-12-11 3:01 PM LRQHS - 2014-12-11 2:56 PM I'm not sure what I would do for a farrier that actually showed up when they said they would and didn't looked all cracked out when they did show up....... It took me a while to find one that shows up AND does a good job, so I treat him as good as he will let me.
I've held on to him for over ten years now....it's literally one of my longest "relationships" ever LOL! |
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Posts: 1182
Location: Do I hear Banjos? | I think dating me is gift enough!
But...I do buy him nice Birthday and Christmas presents too.  |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | TrailGirl - 2014-12-11 3:10 PM I think dating me is gift enough! But...I do buy him nice Birthday and Christmas presents too.
Quit rubbing it in lol. |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | LRQHS - 2014-12-11 3:12 PM
TrailGirl - 2014-12-11 3:10 PM I think dating me is gift enough! But...I do buy him nice Birthday and Christmas presents too.
Great Farrier...exceptionally talented Diesel Mechanic...excellent rider...fantastic cook....has all of his fingers....
I'm a VERY lucky girl. And I earned it suffering through my share of asshats!
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Location: Texas | I sent mine a wreath and a card. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | TrailGirl - 2014-12-11 3:17 PM LRQHS - 2014-12-11 3:12 PM TrailGirl - 2014-12-11 3:10 PM I think dating me is gift enough! But...I do buy him nice Birthday and Christmas presents too. Great Farrier...exceptionally talented Diesel Mechanic...excellent rider...fantastic cook....has all of his fingers.... I'm a VERY lucky girl. And I earned it suffering through my share of asshats!
blah, blah, blah lol. |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | No, he makes really good money. And he brings his truck to my hubby to work on it and hubby gives him alot of breaks, we're always helping one another out.  |
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Posts: 6387
Location: Pacific Northwest | I've only had two farriers my whole life (got a new one when the old when retired) and we've always done something for them on the holidays, because they've both been great (return calls the same day, show up on time, put pulled shoes on ASAP, etc). Usually we give them cookies or a gift certificate to somewhere.
My mom is a hairdresser and I always liked when her clients brought her gifts cause they were usually cookies and candy which meant I got to eat some haha. |
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 Firecracker Dog Lover
Posts: 3175
| Not at Christmas time because I tip him most every time he comes out. And - he lives right next door and his wife is a barrel racer too so I have them over for dinner and cocktails relatively often. But I am putting a basket of goodies together for the two of them because they are wonderful people and great friends and neighbors. It happens to be handy he is a farrier - and a dang good one! |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
Posts: 64864
Location: In the Hills of Texas | I'm down to one horse so I tip him every time he comes out and I bake something for him about 4 times a year. He is just not our farrier, he's become a friend.
This year I will double my tip and bake him cookies. |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7268
| I tip mine every time he comes. |
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I keep my change in my pockets
Posts: 2985
Location: MN | We give ours a gas card. I usually feed him lunch after his is done with our horses or send hI'm something he can eat and Pepsi for the road. |
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Posts: 464
| I normally shoe 4 head every 6 weeks. I had one out this month getting a little tune up, so he only had to shoe 3. He slapped on fuel surcharge, for not having 4 head. I'd never seen before, it was enough to shoe the 4th. He left ruts in my yard, when I had texted him to stay on the drive. I think I'll cut him loose for Christmas. |
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