11-01-2013, 01:15 PM
Yeah, it's a cruel world. Exactly the reason I didn't move my horse over here because everything is about 25% more cost than where I came from in Oregon...facts of living in Hawaii.
Farriers have a very expensive piece of equipment called a truck. Miles on the truck plus gas adds up huge. If you took your horse to him, then , yes, he would gladly charge you his service and nothing added. But then, farriers presently for the most part are professionals, trained at very good schools. They deserve to be recognized for the skills they have. The health of a horse is totally, totally dependent on a healthy hoof!
He who hoots with owls at night cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.
Farriers have a very expensive piece of equipment called a truck. Miles on the truck plus gas adds up huge. If you took your horse to him, then , yes, he would gladly charge you his service and nothing added. But then, farriers presently for the most part are professionals, trained at very good schools. They deserve to be recognized for the skills they have. The health of a horse is totally, totally dependent on a healthy hoof!
He who hoots with owls at night cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.
He who hoots with owls at night cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.