I’ve had an idea for awhile to make a blog about horse shoeing. However, webmasters need to know how much a horse shoer makes and what the prospects are like. The work can vary from day to day, but there is potential for extra income from hoof trimming tips or offering their services through classified ads. I decided it was time to look into it and see if making a career out of horse shoeing could be worthwhile. I found information through groups on Facebook and Reddit, as well as other sites that show wages based on one’s location. I even read articles written by different people who have been doing it for years. The details I found were impressive and helpful in understanding how profitable it could be each month compared to another job.
I get the question all the time: How much does a horse shoer really make? While I’m able to answer that question, I don’t think I’ll be giving away my secrets here on this page. I had to learn the hard way, but after years of shoeing horses at every opportunity, I now have a few tips and tricks up my sleeve.
How much does a horse shoer make
No one can say exactly how much you’ll make as a horse shoer, because a lot depends on where you live and how much business you generate.
A lot of factors affect how much a horse shoer makes, including:
- Where you live. If there are many other horse shoers in your area, you’re going to have a harder time getting clients than if there’s only one or two.
- How much business you generate. The more customers who come to see you for service, the better your chances of making more money as a shoeing technician.
- Whether or not the clientele is seasonal—if it is, then there might be less work during those times when people aren’t riding their horses as much (during winter months). This could mean that some people just take off in winter but still pay you on their return in Spring/Summer/Fall so they don’t have to go through another season without shoes on their horses’ feet!
A certified farrier in Maryland can expect to make between $500 and $2,000 per week.
A certified farrier in Maryland can expect to make between $500 and $2,000 per week. The range of earnings depends on several factors, including the area where you live and how experienced you are. For example, an experienced farrier outside Baltimore might earn more than one with less experience who works in Baltimore City. If you’re new to the industry, take note that there’s a great deal of competition for this job title—more than it used to be—so while your starting salary may be fairly low (especially compared to other occupations), if you have the skills and dedication necessary for success, there will always be work available in your area or another part of the country. Also remember that as your experience level improves over time so will your paycheck—$1000/month isn’t unusual for an experienced worker who has been on the job for many years!
For new farriers, the average rate is around $125, or $2.50 per shoe.
The amount a farrier makes will greatly depend on the location and type of shoeing you do. For example, if you are in a smaller city and only do routine trimming and shoeing (as opposed to corrective trimming), then the average rate is around $125, or $2.50 per shoe. If you live near horses on farms and tend to their needs, then your average rate may be much higher as these horses have more needs for care than just shoes.
The amount you make also depends on how much business you generate for yourself by networking with local owners and trainers who need help with their horses’ hooves. The more successful at this endeavor, the better paid you’ll be as well!
According to the American Farriers Journal, the median hourly wage of a self-employed farrier is around $31.25 (or about $65,000 per year).
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The .al career website lists the highest-paying states for horseshoers as California, Nevada, Virginia and New York.
The .al career website lists the highest-paying states for horseshoers as California, Nevada, Virginia and New York. The lowest-paying states are Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. In an average year, a horse shoer earns $35,000 per year.
Horseshoers make decent money, but it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme.
This is a hard job, but it’s not hard to learn.
Horseshoers make decent money, but it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme.
If you are afraid of horses, or if blood makes you faint, you should not become a farrier (Heaven knows there are other things that can be done with your life.)
If you have no interest in getting dirty and sweaty and having the smell of horses on your clothes for days after working with them, then this job will not suit you.