Another Farrier thread

Eventer29

Eventer29

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So I am not using my old farrier anymore. Need to find someone new. I had been paying $25 for a trim and $50 for front shoes (had been using this guy for 5 years or so and got a discount for so many horses (18 or so)) I know I was getting a big break. Sis has a friend from the track who is a farrier and seems pretty good. I have seen some of his work. He charges $40 for a trim and $70 for fronts. That seems high to me but is it? I know you get what you pay for, but to me for $40 it oughta be a really really good job by a a very experienced farrier. What is average for this area. Previous to this guy I was using we had used Quinn and Leonard Downs for our boarder's horses. I was not very happy with either of them.
So who comes to the Calvert area? Is affordable, relatively reliable (the guy I was using is a great farrier, except he just kind of showed up when he felt like it, luckily I have a very free schedule and that worked ok.) and is good with horses and people?
 
highnote

highnote

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I think 30-40 is the norm for trims around here. I pay 35 now. Its been 10-15 years since I could get a trim for $25.
 
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ilovemyappy

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I use a wonderful farrier named Tina and she does a fantastic job for the price. She does come to Calvert County.
 
BlissfulJumper

BlissfulJumper

Equestrian :)
ilovemyappy said:
I use a wonderful farrier named Tina and she does a fantastic job for the price. She does come to Calvert County.
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I know I pay $250 for both of my horses. My mare gets all around shoes and gelding gets front. I can't remember how its broken down. It's a little steep but I don't mind because the guy is fantastic. He travels up and down the east coast. He's doing horses in florida and in the hamptons so I know hes good for my guys
 
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covekat

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BlissfulJumper said:
I know I pay $250 for both of my horses. My mare gets all around shoes and gelding gets front. I can't remember how its broken down. It's a little steep but I don't mind because the guy is fantastic. He travels up and down the east coast. He's doing horses in florida and in the hamptons so I know hes good for my guys
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Name and number please!!!
 
SugarNSpikes

SugarNSpikes

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I was paying 75$ for front shoes and a trim and honestly, I don't feel like it was as good as it could have been. Hence why I've been looking for a new full time farrier that can get out every 6 weeks.
 
HeavyChevy75

HeavyChevy75

Podunk FL
I pay about 120 for shoes all around. I don't know how much he charges for trims. I do know that 25 for trims was/is lpow
 
Eventer29

Eventer29

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Can you pm me the contact info please ilovemyappy? and any other info you have.
Yeah I expect to pay more than $25 but $40 seemed a little high. I havent been in the market for a farrier for a while. Previous to this last guy we did our own trims and had none with shoes. Now that we have a barn full of TBs we need shoes for show season at least.
 
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campinmutt

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Eventer29 said:
Can you pm me the contact info please ilovemyappy? and any other info you have.
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I use Dan Garner he charges $35 trim...$80 steel fronts $90 for aluminum on the front....worth every penny....

what about Jack Ernhart (sp??)
 
Eventer29

Eventer29

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I'm not sure if Jack is still in the area. I've heard he hasnt been up at the track. Is your boarder still using him?
 
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