Do you tip a farrier for his/her services?

Answer 1

I do cause my one horse is a pain in the butt, she hates our Farrier, so I'll do a 10% of the bill kind of thing, or a 5% or what ever i have on me. I dont think its required though i just feel bad she gives him a hard time. Shes a rescue and hasnt stopped some of her bad habits yet.

Answer 2

My ex husband is a farrier, and that i'd desire to declare, he became by no ability tipped. Fed perhaps, a chilly drink, sure, yet by no ability tipped. He'd get a severe high quality card for Christmas w/ a small bonus on social amassing, or perhaps a bottle or 2. yet that became it. Now on the music, some running shoes would pop the farrier a severe high quality bit if the exchange in shoeing appeared to have better a horses way of going, yet different then that, no tipping became needed. comparable w/ the rubdown therapist. Tho we did have an acupuncture expert come via and paintings their magic, they have been paid, yet no longer tipped. Sidenote: what's truly liked, is having an animal who's certainly mannered, and to have people who're on the spot and on time for his or her appointment. LOL to no longer point out pay their charges on time.

Answer 3

I don't and I don't know anyone who does.
When we get the farrier it is 3-4 horses everytime and we don't mind him bringing the apprentices either ( some people do).
We do provide a good place to work and stay on hand to hold horses etc and we also make tea - that is kind of traditional.
The riding school up the road also gives the farriers bacon and egg sandwiches !

Answer 4

Not usually. My farrier charges $90 per horse and does 6-8 head when he comes to my barn, so I do not tip him. If I call with an emergency, (lost shoe right before a show, etc.) and he comes out, then yes I will add a little extra to it, since he was willing to go out of his way for me.

Answer 5

It's not expected but it is appreciated if they don't charge gas or barn fees. I've had a few clients tip because of a misbehaving horse and a few more because they switch to me with a lame horse and they like my work appreciate getting the horse sound. Mostly I just get compliments on my patience though.

If you get a new farrier and they do a good job with their work and their animal skills it would be nice to tip the first time. Most good farriers are busy if they add your barn it'd be good to keep them.

Answer 6

Nah- my farrier is very good and charges a lot and he does several other horses where mine is kept, so he makes good money.

I do tip him extra if he has to come out on short notice or for some emergency, etc.

Answer 7

i think it is a matter of choice i don't think it is expected but if you think the farrier did a good job you could show your appreciation by giving them a tip,i don't tip my farrier but then again he is my husband

Answer 8

That depends on how good of a job he did and what his prices are to begin with. If he is way over-priced, I don't tip. But if his prices are reasonable and he does an awesome job with handling and workmanship, then yes, I will give him a little extra (usually at least 20%).

Answer 9

No, not unless he tells you on his own that your horse has maybe something wrong w/ its hoof, and tells you how to treat it ect. But on a simple farrier job, no. We have to see him every 6 weeks as it is!

Answer 10

I usually don't unless my horse was very bad. If he spent more time fighting that trimming a shoeing, most will hike their price for this, but if they don't I usually tip them a bit to thank them for their patience.