Farriers trim and shoe horses, usually traveling to barns, boarding stables, and private properties in a truck or van with a portable forge and anvil. Invoices cover trims, shoeing, corrective work, and add-ons like pads, studs, and borium, often billed per horse and per visit across a client's whole string.
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Most farriers price per horse, per visit, based on the service performed: a barefoot trim, a half set (front shoes only), or a full set of four shoes. Shoe type drives the price because steel, aluminum, and specialty shoes cost different amounts and take different time to fit. Corrective and therapeutic work, such as bar shoes, wedge pads, or working with a vet on laminitis or founder, is priced higher, either per horse or per hour. Add-ons like pads, borium, studs, clips, and hoof packing are itemized. Many farriers charge a trip fee or minimum for single-horse stops and for long drives, and offer a small discount for barns where several horses are done in one visit. Regular clients are often booked on a fixed cycle of 4 to 8 weeks, and prices are usually set per cycle rather than negotiated each time. New or difficult horses, emergency resets for lost shoes, and same-day calls often carry a surcharge.
| 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.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full set of steel keg shoes - Duke (Quarter Horse) | 1 horse | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Full set of steel shoes with leather pads - Bella (Warmblood) | 1 horse | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Barefoot trim - Scout (pony) | 1 horse | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Borium application on shoes - Duke | 1 horse | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Hoof packing - Bella | 1 horse | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Trip fee (distance over 30 miles) | 1 visit | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Total | $495.00 | ||
Notes: Service date: May 14. Next visit due in 6 weeks. Payment due on receipt; checks payable to the business name. Please have horses caught, clean, and dry on arrival. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice may be charged the trip fee.
Barns with multiple owners need to split the bill, and a per-horse line item settles questions about what was done and for whom.
Shows the shoeing cycle and helps clients schedule the next visit before shoes grow out or loosen.
Steel, aluminum, pads, and specialty shoes cost different amounts, so naming them justifies price differences between horses.
Borium, studs, clips, pads, and hoof packing are easy to forget or dispute when bundled into one number.
Makes travel charges visible so clients understand a single-horse or distant stop costs more.
At boarding stables it must be clear whether the owner or the barn manager is responsible for payment.
When working with a veterinarian on a lameness or hoof condition, a brief note documents the plan and supports the higher price.
Most farriers expect payment at the time of service, either handed over at the barn or sent the same day by card, check, cash, or a payment app. For barns billed in a batch, net 7 to 14 days is common. Deposits are rare for routine work but can make sense for new clients with a long drive or large strings. Many farriers state a late fee or a service pause policy, such as no new appointments until the balance is cleared, and a returned check fee. Charging a trip fee for no-shows or last-minute cancellations is common and should be stated in advance.
Driving 40 minutes to do one trim can cost more than it earns. A minimum charge or trip fee keeps small stops worthwhile, and clients usually accept it when it is posted up front.
At boarding barns, agree early on who pays. If one person collects from the other owners, invoice that person with a per-horse breakdown so they can pass it along.
Steel, fuel, and propane costs move every year. Review prices annually, give clients 30 days notice, and update the price list in writing instead of quietly raising one invoice.
Difficult horses, extra shoe resets, and corrective work take time and materials. Itemize them rather than absorbing them into a standard price.
Note shoe sizes, pads, and what worked on each horse. It speeds up the next visit and backs up your invoice if a client questions a charge.
Per horse is standard for routine trims and shoeing because clients can predict the cost. Hourly pricing is more common for lengthy corrective work, vet-directed therapeutic shoeing, or special projects where time is hard to estimate.
Yes. Trip fees and minimums are common for single-horse visits and long drives. State them on your price list and show them as a separate line on the invoice so they are not a surprise.
Set terms before the first appointment. Many farriers collect at the time of service and decline to book the next visit until the balance is paid. A written late fee policy gives you something to point to.
It depends on your state. Some states tax services or the shoes and materials, while others exempt farrier work or agricultural services. Check with your state revenue department or a local tax professional.
List each horse on its own line with the service performed, then total the visit. If a barn manager pays for several owners, you can add the owner name next to each horse so they can split it.
Send a Farrier estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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