Farrier Fees For Trimming

[horsecrazymom]

I am just curious as to what everyone is charging farriers for a basic trim. In Indiana the prices range anywhere from $20 (for someone who has not gone to school for it, and from what I hear I would not want them doing my horses) up to $70!!

My farrier(s) (boyfriend/girlfriend team) were charging $30 a horse, but they just moved to Oregon and the guy they left us in the care of is charging only $25. He comes out Saturday and I am nervous. Bobby and Tara were amazing and I hope he is as nice as they are.

[amandaandtuff]

Just a trim for us is $20, but front shoes included is $50, shoes all around is $100.

[paintedacresfarm]

$30-$35 for basic trims. front shoes $65 full set $100 this is in Ontario Canada though !!



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[horsecrazymom]

I remember when I complained about having to pay $15 for a trim lol

I realize that everything has gone up so of course farriers must raise their rates.

Have to admit though.. I refused to pay $70 for a trim and when I needed a horse trimmed a few years ago and the only farrier in the area accepting new clients told me $70.. I went and bought nippers and a rasp and did them myself!! (My parents have a farrier who lives caddy corner to them and he came and told me I did a fine job on them too!! He wants me to work with and learn the trade but I just do not think I am up for it. My back hurts too bad after just picking feet LOL)

[LLStar117]

I have been paying $30 for trims, $70 for front shoes (natural balance) and I don't know the price for all around. But since my horses are moving south, I have not checked prices yet, still trying to find a farrier with the experience I need.

[snowyhorse]

I've been paying $25. It went up last summer from $20.

[sam]

$30 in Greenville, MI
my farrier is awesome...does a fabulous job, is ALWAYS on time and even comes with us for his opinion on purchasing a new horse if we ask him to

[Jess - MEL]

20.00 for a trim but I normally give him a good tip. VERY knowledgable guy, I'm gonna cry if he ever retires.

[blondecowgirl]

I pay $40 for a trim, Ouch! It is tough to find a good farrier! Mine is good but I think $40 for a trim is high....

[horsecrazymom]

It seems like the less and less farriers there are in an area, the more they feel like they can charge. Lately we have had quite a few farriers move into the area, so prices are evening out a little bit. When there was just the one like 20 miles away and he told me $70 I about died..

[magicwoman6]

I pay $25 and no trip charge. He comes from over 60 miles and does quite a few of us over this way and on the weekend. I like that!!! I was paying someone who came highly recommended by a good vet $40 plus a $10 barn call and he only drove about 15 miles, found out he had no farrier training under his belt, other than doing his own for a few years. He was horrible, needless to say, he didn't last!!!

[SunshineAcres]

$25 for a trim. Don't know the price for shoes but heard he's reasonable. Best thing about him? He's one of the best farriers around the area and actually knows what he's doing!

[pasomom]

We pay 30 a trim. Our farrier travels about 55 miles to get here. He is always on time and does a wonderful job. Were really lucky to have him

[snowyhorse]

Pasomom, that reminds me too of why I like my farrier. He's here when he says he will be and there has only been one time in over 2 years when he couldn't and he called early and let me know. He does a great job!

[kbf08]

My farrier charges $25 for a trim, $55 for front shoes, $80 for all four. He's fresh out of school and looking for new clients, thus the low prices. He's very good, professional, and ON TIME!! He is a member of BWFA and does an outstanding job with my horses.