Hey all, just wondering if any af you live around the Dallas, Fort Worth area, and if there is room for another farrier or is it over crowded? What the average to upper end rates are, and if there are many Hunter,Jumpers in that area? I appreciate all the info and help I could get.

I moved down there (Aubrey) about 7 weeks ago from Northern Virginia (Middleburg area)((Very high end horses)). The Argyle and Flowermound area has a lot of jumpers. There is a ton of farriers down here. My clientele is upper-end jumpers and reiners and I have yet to build some clientele. I have a very professional business with vet referrals and it is super tough to break in down here. If you make it a price game and undercut the market you will get business but wont make you many friends with fellow farriers. Argyle Flowermound area ranges from $100-$250.00 for a full set. If your coming down pack a lunch, its not impossible but it will be challenging. Best of luck, hope this helps.

My fiance and I are thinking of making the jump and moving down there also. Im tired of the cold winters and want to be able to work horses while enjoying the weather. She has family from that area and also a few friends. We are waiting for her to finish up her masters before we move so we can rely on her income while Ill build a shoeing business. From what Ive heard from lots of people is that it is the horse capital of the country and they are everywhere. So I cant imagine it would be to tough to get started. Just like always though you will have to take the junk and excess that the other established farriers in the area have already picked through. I also wonder what the going rate is down that way? I will have her call the family and try to get back with what I fond out.

Chris Rusmisel wrote:
Depending on where you decide to move but it is much much less than you will be use to.