11/12/2024
Just a reminder of what’s to come in January!
Also, PAYMENT WILL BE DUE THE DAY OF SERVICE.
Starting January 1, a slightly revised version of the information below will be handed out. In order to continue with my services, I will require a signature just stating that you understand the expectations.
THANKS Y’ALL!!
•$50 per horse/donkey/mini/pony (regular/maintenance trim)
I do not do draft horses.
There are no discounts because your horse is tiny or because you have multiple horses. 😊 Reminder: This is a professional service and you are paying for my knowledge, expertise, and experience, not for the time it takes me to trim your horse.
•Payment is due at the time of service. Period. I will charge $5 per day each day I do not receive payment. Disagreement over this fee will result in termination of my service. If you need additional days, I’m happy to work with you as long as you talk to me about it ahead of time.
•I prefer cash or check. I will accept Venmo or PayPal upon prior discussion/approval.
•I charge a $20 no-show fee. Per horse. If I show up to our appointment and somebody is not there to catch and hold horses, horses cannot be caught or located, the fee applies. My time is worth quite a lot to me. The fee should be paid before our next appointment.
(IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND to a confirmation/reminder text, please note that I will not show up!)
•$20 flat fee for SAME DAY cancellation.
•Shoe removal: $60, trim included, whether I pull 2 or 4 (or 3…) 😆 Shoe removal must be scheduled when making the appointment, not added in at the last minute, as this takes more time and I need to schedule accordingly.
•.60 per mile (one way) if over 50 miles, no exceptions.
•If the horse is nuts, I may be inclined to charge extra. If I feel that anyone, including myself, is not safe, I will likely choose to call off the attempt. If you need help teaching the horse to stand and it is beyond your capabilities (skills or time), I have several trusted sources I can refer to you. If you’re willing to put in the work, I can show you what to do.
•I am not chasing or catching horses (or finding it in acres of woods). My time and safety is worth something. I fully expect the horses to be caught and ready, or at least in a pen/corral. I do expect you/someone to hold horses.
•$75 if I get kicked (or kicked at) and I will likely call it off. Full charge ($50/ horse) if I come and cannot trim because said horse is wild. No sense in lying to me that the horse stands if they do not.
•If the horse is LONG overdue for a trim, I will be inclined to charge more since this takes much more time and is much more difficult….. particularly if the horse does not stand well.
•I have a strict policy about staying on a schedule. I am not interested in trimming a horse once or twice a year. If a schedule is not something you can commit to, this will not work out.
•Boot measurement: no charge
•Slight additional fees for crack filling, glue on shoes, sole guard, hoof armor, white line/thrush treatment, etc., depending on what you want done.
•I work on horse time, not people time. I try VERY hard to schedule accordingly and am on time 99% of the time. Anyone who knows horses knows they don’t have any regard for time. If I’m going to be late, or early, I try to text you and let you know. I appreciate the same if you are running behind so that I can let the next client know.
•I will come rain, snow, or shine, just so long as I have an adequate dry area to work in. While I do know that horses get muddy, I don’t expect to trim in wet or muddy areas. This is not safe for the horse to stand on three legs, nor is it safe for me to try and balance while I’m sliding around.
•Dogs: I realize most farms have dogs. I love dogs. I don’t, however, love dogs jumping on my car. You’ll notice that my car is well kept and well maintained. If your dog jumps on my car, there’s definitely going to be a problem and if it gets scratched by your dog, I will expect remuneration for my expense to fix it.
Also I would prefer dogs to be put up or at least kept out from under the horse while I’m trimming. While your horses may be used to the dogs, this scenario does present a safety hazard for me while I’m working.
Same applies to your children being under the horse while I’m working. I never mind watchers, but prefer them to be at a safe distance in case something does happen.
•There are many other scenarios I come across that I will be forced to use my discretion. Bottom line is I will not put myself, the horse, or the handler, or anyone near, in danger. This acknowledgement just states that you have read and understand these expectations.
