Re: [RC] [RC] Natural balance shoes and St. Croix eventer shoes - beth glover - Lori Bertolucci
Wow Maggie, I never thought about tippng my farrier. She is absolutely
wonderful, and I buy her gifts at Christmas, but tipping...never even crossed my
mind. Now I will do so, as I never want her to quit me! If I can tip my
hairdresser, then I can surely tip her and she works by far harder!
Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] Natural balance
shoes and St. Croix eventer shoes - beth glover
Don't forget that a farrier has to add on
his cost for shipping and a profit. He puts out money to keep shoes in
stock and since it is his/her living, of course, he would like to make a
profit. AND if a farrier is also applying the NB PRINCIPLES to the NB
shoes and measuring for Duckett's Dot, and setting the shoe back, etc. then
there is more time involved than fitting your run of the mill keg shoe.
We don't use NB shoes (too slippery and dangerous in our opinion) but when
Nelson squares the toe and is otherwise trying to correct a problem, it
SHOULD cost more (though that is an argument I never win). And
aluminum IS more expensive. What you should be asking yourself is
if the guy did a good job, are you happy, is your horse happy, is he moving
better, does he treat the horse right and what will you do if he hears you
begrudge him $20? Personally, those kinds of clients get dropped like a
hot potato from our client list. Next time think about adding a tip and
telling him that you appreciate his time and effort. Otherwise, if you
really don't, then find someone you DO.
