How long does your farrier take?

freedom32 · 07-01-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 5x_SpeedLover

hahah thats our problem! we talk to much. Gotta love pat, huh donna?

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Originally Posted by Circle C

I hear that too haha.... mine is a good friend of mine so theres always lots to talk about.

I've known my farrier since grade school (and believe me that was a LONG time ago!!), our families are close, so its part work and part visit--unless he has a call after me or other plans. We're both jabberjaws

Aussiesnapps · 07-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Mine can trim all four horses in about an hour if I leave them alone. LOL If I'm home and we start talking it could take twice that long. I usually have them (husband and wife team) come in the house for a cool off or warm up depending on the weather and sweet tea or coffee to boot. We are also the "potty" stop and good for a sandwich if they hit me at the right time of the day LOL.

Circle C · 07-01-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by freedom32

I've known my farrier since grade school (and believe me that was a LONG time ago!!), our families are close, so its part work and part visit--unless he has a call after me or other plans. We're both jabberjaws

Mine makes sure I'm the last stop so we can have an adult beverage afterwards haha

dotgotcalm · 07-01-2008, 01:57 PM

I was really just trying to be funny with my earlier comment but my guy is extremely quick. A trim even on a fussy horse never takes him longer than 20 minutes. If they stand well he's in and out so quick we don't have time to get a good conversation going.

Every now and then when his usual helper is sick or on vacation I'll ride with him to hold horses. Since he's also my hubby's best friend I have a fair idea of what he makes a day, a week, and a year. It AIN'T chicken feed! True, he works dang hard for the money but a good farrier can make a really nice living if he chooses to. Six hours spent at the largest saddlebred barn he does nets him a check that's double what my hubby makes a week! Those "big" shoes are expensive!

lol

stephanie · 07-01-2008, 05:38 PM

About 10-15 minutes, depending on Zephyr's mood. He's the playful sort, nibbling (with his lips only mind you) on the farriers butt, grabbing her hat off her head and shaking it all around and throwing it down the aisle, things like that

Jenje! · 07-01-2008, 05:41 PM

That's something my guys are bad about- all three of them want to sniff/lip at the farrier's head, hair, neck and back. I'm sure it's due to the salt in sweat, but it's definitely NOT allowed! Heh, I'm not about to wind up with a "broken" farrier (meaning missing a chunk) because someone pushes the envelope a little too far.

This new girl's husband heard me growl at Allure when she got nosy and said, "Aaw, she's just sniffin'..." I wanted to hit him.

Buckshot · 07-01-2008, 05:45 PM

My three horses get trims, and it averages out to about 15 minutes a horse. (They wear down naturally really well, but Marrker does have a clubbed foot that requires extra time)

Rae · 07-01-2008, 07:02 PM

Ours is due in the morning. (As long as he shows up this time.

) He comes every four weeks, and we alternate horses--three one time, four the next, so everyone's done every eight weeks. It usually takes him around 30-40 minutes, trims only, all pasture puffs.

Aussiesnapps · 07-02-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rae

Ours is due in the morning. (As long as he shows up this time. ) He comes every four weeks, and we alternate horses--three one time, four the next, so everyone's done every eight weeks. It usually takes him around 30-40 minutes, trims only, all pasture puffs.

He probably late because of folks like me talking his ears off. Sorry...

My guy just called last night and said he'd be here at lunchtime on Thursday

I think he knows that I'm going to make him late so he might as we'll let me hook him up with lunch. LOL

*** edit ***I thought you said "shows up ON Time"*** I'm just waking up, must have coffee

horselover1113 · 07-02-2008, 06:00 AM

I takes mine 45 minutes on my one horse. He trims all four feet and puts front shoes on him.

07-01-2008, 10:06 AM	#42
Aussiesnapps Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central, Texas Posts: 1,941 Images: 191	Mine can trim all four horses in about an hour if I leave them alone. LOL If I'm home and we start talking it could take twice that long. I usually have them (husband and wife team) come in the house for a cool off or warm up depending on the weather and sweet tea or coffee to boot. We are also the "potty" stop and good for a sandwich if they hit me at the right time of the day LOL. __________________ Aussies n Apps is a Proud mem of HGS Appy Club It's terminology, perception and mood that can be the spark that lights the fuse to a thread gone wild. Pro Slaughter-But let's do it right and keep in mind it's a life we're end'n.

07-01-2008, 05:38 PM	#45
stephanie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,181 Images: 133	About 10-15 minutes, depending on Zephyr's mood. He's the playful sort, nibbling (with his lips only mind you) on the farriers butt, grabbing her hat off her head and shaking it all around and throwing it down the aisle, things like that __________________ I've got guts, I'm a member of the eventing club "Some people are like slinkys. They're good for nothing, but you can't help but smile when you push them down the stairs." -Unknown http://www.myspace.com/cirrus923

07-01-2008, 05:41 PM	#46
Jenje! Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,680 Images: 907 Blog Entries: 27	That's something my guys are bad about- all three of them want to sniff/lip at the farrier's head, hair, neck and back. I'm sure it's due to the salt in sweat, but it's definitely NOT allowed! Heh, I'm not about to wind up with a "broken" farrier (meaning missing a chunk) because someone pushes the envelope a little too far. This new girl's husband heard me growl at Allure when she got nosy and said, "Aaw, she's just sniffin'..." I wanted to hit him. __________________ ♥ Jen Zombies, Monsters &Ooze (a blog) That love is all there is, is all we know of love. - E. Dickinson *** VA Allure * BBA First Page * Instead Of Flowers ***

07-01-2008, 05:45 PM	#47
Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,071 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 18	My three horses get trims, and it averages out to about 15 minutes a horse. (They wear down naturally really well, but Marrker does have a clubbed foot that requires extra time) __________________ Say ya to da U.P., eh? HGS's official Birdbrain

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07-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#44
dotgotcalm Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 426 Images: 2	I was really just trying to be funny with my earlier comment but my guy is extremely quick. A trim even on a fussy horse never takes him longer than 20 minutes. If they stand well he's in and out so quick we don't have time to get a good conversation going. Every now and then when his usual helper is sick or on vacation I'll ride with him to hold horses. Since he's also my hubby's best friend I have a fair idea of what he makes a day, a week, and a year. It AIN'T chicken feed! True, he works dang hard for the money but a good farrier can make a really nice living if he chooses to. Six hours spent at the largest saddlebred barn he does nets him a check that's double what my hubby makes a week! Those "big" shoes are expensive! lol

07-01-2008, 07:02 PM	#48
Rae Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: McRae, AR Posts: 921 Images: 237	Ours is due in the morning. (As long as he shows up this time. ) He comes every four weeks, and we alternate horses--three one time, four the next, so everyone's done every eight weeks. It usually takes him around 30-40 minutes, trims only, all pasture puffs.

07-02-2008, 06:00 AM	#50
horselover1113 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 165 Images: 24	I takes mine 45 minutes on my one horse. He trims all four feet and puts front shoes on him.