
01-03-2010, 07:13 PM
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Location: cheshire
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Re: Farrier prices in your area...
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Originally Posted by merlyn26
i pay around £60-65 for a full set, about £35 for half set and £15-20 for trims - think i need to move back to wales though as it only cost me £35 for a full set there! lol! i do trim my own ponies hooves inbetween the farrier doing it - we alternate basically - and before i get a hammering he is quite happy with my work and its not illegal to trim hooves if you are not a farrier - just illegal to prepare a hoof for a shoe or shoe it if you are not qualified -but i also wouldnt suggest anyone just get a set of trimmers and rasp and do it themselves - i have an equine science degree and have worked with my farrier to perfect my trimming - and unlike some people i know - only do my own horses - i know some untrained people offering trimming at a price and personally i think that is one huge can of worms!!!!!
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yeh i know someone who *apparantly* isnt qualified... wouldnt let said person near my horse... would happily pay 2/3x's as much knowing i was getting a good job...
no hoof no horse.!
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