Posted by Linda on September 30, 2003 at 11:57:35:
In Reply to: Re: How do I find out what the going rate for a trim is? posted by Phil Armitage on September 30, 2003 at 07:21:07:
: : : I had kind of an interesting situation this afternoon, my horseshoer(who I think does a good job) came and trimmed my two horses. The going rate had been $20 per horse. I have them trimmed every 8-10 weeks. They are not problem horses. In the past when horseshoers I have had have raised their rates they say so, but when I handed him the check he said, Oh I have been charging $25 a horse for over a year now. I told him "no" I have been paying $20 per horse. He said well that is ok, but next time it will be more. Am I getting taken advantage of here? I am checking with other friends who have other horse shoers but haven't heard back from them yet. I just want to know what is appropriate. Thanks for helping.
: : : linda
: : For letting them go at least 10 weeks ,then the price should be closer to $45.00 ahead. Thats what I charge on horses that long. It turns out to be much more work that people think. Because of the fact the hoof has grown out so much more, and it's not just a matter of trimming off a inch of hoof ,the whole foot has widened in most cases and it would be much better to not go longer than 8 weeks! Good Luck and if your guy works for $20.00 remember to take care of him or her,ie, good work place,cold drink or whatever and pay him right then and there! JMO, Gary
: Your farrier is not taking advantage of you, sounds likea fair and honest person to me. The going rate in my area is $25.00 to $45.00 for trims. $20.00 is low, considering the price of fuel and the extra wear on the vehicle and tools. There is wear on tools, rasps get dull after about 10 horses and they cost around $15.00 ea.
: Phil
thanks for the info!