Respective Responsibilities.

  Respective Responsibilities

To get the best shoeing results, the farrier and customer have to work together in a cooperative effort.  The following is a list of Respective Responsibilities that will help enhance our working relationship.

Scheduling:

1. Everyone benefits from developing a consistent shoeing and trimming 
   maintenance schedule.  It allows for accuracy in planning, record keeping and 
   provides the optimum results.
   
2. Before  leaving the barn, I will schedule your next appointment at an appropriate 
   interval.
   
3. I do not normally work on weekends except for laminitic/foundered horse 
   emergencies.
   
4. When working out my schedule, I try to allow enough time to deal with unforeseen 
   circumstances for all of my customers.
   
5. I ask for your cooperation with scheduling.
   
6. You will be notified if I'm going to be more than 15 minutes late for our 
   appointment.
   
7. You must notify me if you will be late for our appointment or unable to make our 
   appointment.
   
8. Please show up early to your appointment in order to have your horse ready and 
   available by the scheduled appointment time.
   

Farrier Work Conditions and Horse Evaluation Procedures:

1. The scope of Farrier work is vast.  In order for me to work comprehensively, it's 
   important for you to recognize your ownership responsibilities.  As the horse 
   owner, you are the primary care provider.  Your frequent cleaning and inspection of 
   the horse's feet and legs, and following the Farrier's recommendations will help 
   make the trimming and shoeing process effective.
   
2. An appropriate place must be provided to trim and shoe your horse.  The place 
   must be located inside (not outside), free of manure and mud, well lighted, flat and 
   safe.  Safety for the horse and the Farrier is a joint responsibility.
   
3. The horse is my primary client and the needs of the horse are my first concern.
   
4. Have your horse ready, available, reasonably clean, dry and well mannered by the 
   scheduled appointment time.
   
5. If our appointment is during feeding times, please do not feed other horses while 
   I'm working on your horse.  This only serves as a distraction to your horse and a 
   hungry horse does not stand well.
   
6. Do not apply hoof dressings just before I arrive for our appointment.
   
7. I do not refit the work of other Farriers.
   
8. I may ask to observe the horse in motion (walk and/or trot).  This will help me to 
   evaluate your horse's way of going, make needed corrections, assess lameness, 
   etc.
   

Horse Behavior:

1. The horse will stand better and I'll be able to work better, if you do not tie your 
   horse up for an extended time period.
   
2. If your horse is too energetic, I recommend that you lunge your horse before your 
   appointment.
   
3. It is your responsibility to discipline your horse if the horse is not behaving.
   
4. I work with every horse patiently.  I do not employ brutality.  The horse may smell or 
   nuzzle me, but I draw the line at them trying to eat me.
   
5. In the event a horse may aggressively bite, kick or strike at me, I may have to open 
   hand slap the horse in order to teach the horse that such behaviors are 
   unacceptable.
   
6. If the Farrier work cannot be finished due to the horse's behavior, then you will 
   need to call in a Veterinarian to tranquilize your horse.  This may result in re 
   scheduling your appointment to another day.
   

Fees and Billing Procedures:

1. Any expected changes in fees will be discussed before the Farrier work is started.
   
2. Fee variations are due to horse=s behavior, time and degree of corrections.
   
3. PAYMENT IS DUE UPON COMPLETION OF WORK.Unless previously discussed,                                                       Payment is due on any bill within 30 days, If for some unforeseen 
   reason that payment is not received, a $20 late fee will be added per horse.                               
   
4. FOR OUT OF STATE OR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS.  TRAVEL EXPENSES 
   (Transportation fees,parking fees, etc.), ARE DUE UPON BOOKING OF 
   RESERVATION.  I do not bill for this service.
   

1. Return check charges are $35.00.                                                                                                                                      
6. I accept checks, MasterCard, and Visa via paypal.com there is a $10 service                     charge that you must calculate in per horse.                                                                                                  7. I will replace a lost shoe (can't be found) or a cast shoe (shoe that is found) as soon                                           as possible.  Except for foundered or certain seriously injured horses, a lost or cast                                              shoe is not an emergency.  I ask that you notify me at the earliest opportunity.

And......

I encourage you as the client to get involved, to learn, to ask and share any thoughts about 
the trimming and shoeing process.  There is a considerable amount of knowledge and 
experience that we may share.  

I have dedicated myself to this profession in order to provide the best service for your 
horse(s) and you.  During your appointment, I try to make time to address all of your 
concerns or questions, but if you have additional concerns or questions please ask,                                                                e mail or call me.