Farriers quote when taking on a new client, a whole barn, or a horse needing corrective work. Clients usually compare per-horse prices, trip fees, and how reliably you can keep a regular cycle. Written quotes also help when a horse has a hoof problem and the cost depends on what is found.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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Each service has a different price, and clients may assume a full set when they only booked a trim.
Steel, aluminum, pads, and specialty shoes change the price, so specify what is included in the base rate.
Borium, studs, clips, and packing are extras that should be priced up front rather than added on the day.
A 6-week cycle versus an 8-week cycle affects price and client expectations about how often you will visit.
Clarifies when you charge extra for distance, single-horse stops, or locations outside your normal route.
State that horses must be caught, reasonably behaved, and on level, dry ground, and note any surcharge for difficult horses.
For lameness or hoof problems, note that the plan may change after the first visit or after consulting the vet, and that pricing may adjust.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Barefoot trim | per horse | $35-70 |
| Front shoes only (half set), steel | per horse | $80-140 |
| Full set of keg shoes, steel | per horse | $120-200 |
| Full set with pads or aluminum/performance shoes | per horse | $160-280 |
| Corrective or therapeutic shoeing (bar shoes, wedges, natural balance) | per horse | $180-350 |
| Reset (reusing existing shoes) | per horse | $90-150 |
| Emergency lost-shoe call | per visit | $60-150 |
| Trip fee or minimum for single horse / long distance | per visit | $25-75 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
If you are taking on a barn, a modest discount per horse for a group visit can win the work. Write it into the quote so it applies only while the group stays the same size.
New horses often need extra time to correct overgrown or unbalanced hooves. A first-visit rate that is higher than the maintenance rate is reasonable if you explain it.
You cannot know exactly what a foundered or lame horse needs until you see the feet and talk with the vet. Offer a range and a per-visit price, and confirm changes in writing.
Steel and fuel prices change. A 30-day expiry keeps you from being held to old prices.
Usually not for routine work. For farm calls to assess a lameness or a large string far from your route, a trip fee or consult fee is reasonable, and you can credit it toward the first service.
Say in the quote that the price assumes normal hoof condition and handling. If you find more work needed, tell the owner before proceeding and note the extra charge on the invoice.
List each horse and its service, then give a per-visit total. Include any group discount, the shoeing cycle, and whether the barn or each owner pays.
Use the Farrier invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Farrier invoice template