How much should I be paying to have my horses teeth floated?

Also, what are you paying your farrier for trimming and shoes?

How much should I be paying to have my horses teeth floated?
This all depends what part of the country you are in and how good the person is that is doing it.





We have a mostly an Arabian and Half-Arabian facility in TN. We have a great vet who uses a power float (like a drill but with the floating files on it). The hard part with the Arabs is that if they have to be tranquilized for the procedure, they usually take lots more of it than other breeds. That is where a lot of the money can come in at. A float with our vet is $60, but sometimes we have tranquilizers running another $40. If they have to have teeth pulled (which you should not at this age) plan on about $10 to $20 per tooth. The other vet that we use for teeth who does not use a power float charges the same, but the drugs that have to be used are often less if they even have to be used at all. Just depends on the horse and how many times they have been done prior and whether or not a mouth speculum is being used.





A horse of his age will need to be floated at least once a year, unless he is growing teeth at a slower rate. It is very important that the older the horse gets that their teeth are taken better care of. They will get ramps (waves) in their mouth a lot more as they get older. This will cause them to not want to eat as much or chew all the way. They may also drop weight or have head tossing or other problems while riding.





Do not let a farrier float your horse's teeth. I know that you did not mean this in your question, but there are old timer farriers out there that still do float horse's teeth. There are also horse dentists who are not vets and who have picked up the skill from working somewhere. Make sure that the horse dentist has the references, certifications, and education level in order to do a good job with your horse's mouth.





The farrier is a different story. The farrier depending on how skilled he is will charge a range of prices. Our farrier has been with us for 16 years, he is great, but he is not the fancy dancy farrier of the stars so to speak. He does a great job, knows what he is doing, and listens to the problems that I am having in order to do the horse correctly.





Our farrier charges $25 for a trim, $40 for a front reset, and $60 for a full reset. He went up $5 last year to these rates, and $5 two years ago. He really is a steal.





The other two farriers which come to my farm charge anywhere from $50 to $120 for a full reset, $35 to $80 for a front reset, and $20 to $60 for a trim. It really depends on the person and who their normal clients are.





For a farrier who is more like a blacksmith to where they use a hot shoeing process, they charge much more usually. When I used to show Saddlebreds and National Show Horses, I used to pay $250 to $300 a horse for a full reset, $175 for a front reset. Never had a horse trimmed with them but I can only imagine. I about went broke just shoeing my horses :)





When looking for a good farrier in your area, ask other barns who have Arabians who they use and why. Why is a big thing, the owners of the horses and trainers will tell you more about a farrier and if you should use them. Avoid ones that say because they are cheap, they may not work for you. Also check at feed and tack stores. You want someone who is familiar with Arabians, and if you are doing a specialty class with them such as Saddle Seat make sure that the farrier is used to shoeing horses that way.





Hope this helps!
Reply:For My morab we pay about 40 for his hooves trimmed. He goes barefoot. For my mustang he has front hooves which is about 80 and for my leased mare we pay 120 for all four shoes etc. About 100 dollars for teeth floated
Reply:We use a horse dentist who charges $45/horse. I've heard stories of well over $100/horse. Our dentist has a really good rapport with the horses and doesn't use a speculum or any power tools. If a horse needs a sedative, he has the owner or a vet give it.





We're paying $25/trim, which is also on the less expensive side than most I've heard about.
Reply:It recently cost me $65 to have my gelding's teeth floated and $29 for the sedative, not including the "call fee/office visit." My farrier charges $35 per horse per visit, but she is a barefoot trimmer and does not shoe my horses. This is in NE Oklahoma, rates may vary in other areas.
Reply:I could haul my horse to my local vet and have his teeth floated for under $100. But I do not like his abilities, he grinds and grinds and grinds and gets the tooth enamal too hot, that worries me as it can permanantely damage their teeth. Instead I haul 1 1/2 hours once a year to an Equine vet with ALOT of experience in dental work, and pay $150 or so for the same job. He hardly grinds, he spends more time with his hand in their mouth, feeling for sharp areas. He grinds for 10 seconds, then feels inside. He grinds for 5 seconds and checks again. I don't have to worry about him destroying my horse's dental pulp, and when he's done my horse's mouths aren't sore.


So the cheapest isn't always the best.


And for farrier work I pay $35 for trim. $50 for front shoes and trim, $80 for all four shod. Plus $5 mileage. I live in rural Canada, a farrier nearer to the city can charge up to $120 to $150 for shoe job all four feet. So it totally depends where you live and the supply and demand.


Hope that helps.
Reply:It depends where you are, I have found through moving often that I've had to pay about:


$20-50 for teeth


$15-45 for trim


$75-300 for shoes
Reply:I have my wonderful vet float my horse's teeth, he charges $45 plus the sedative if they need it, usually around $20 for that.


My farrier retired last year, and he was $10 a hoof to trim and $20 a hoof for shoes. I am still looking for a farrier to replace him. There are a bunch of jerks out there, had one "farrier" try to hit one of my mares in the face with the file because she wiggled! I came unglued!! I know a poke in the ribs is necessary sometimes, but he was out of line. I'm still looking for a good one and there is a wide variety of prices they charge.
Reply:my dad is a horse dentist, and he is used by lots of prestigious dressage riders. he charges anywhere from 100 to 200 bucks a pop, depending on the amount of drugs used and if any teeth need to be pulled etc. when we have all three of our geldings feet done it costs about 100 bucks total. if you want the most quality care for your horse, dont worry about the price, because a cheap trim and float can end up really screwing your horse up.
Reply:for teeth, it depends how bad they are and what needs to be done. you also have to add in the cost of having the vet there, shots to make him dopey etc.





for trims it should be about 30$, but it depends on the farrier. shoes depend on what type of shoe you want
Reply:My horses' dentist isn't a vet too so it is a little less pricey.


((BTW--he is JUST a dentist . . . that is what he went to school for))


Last time we payed $110.00 for floating, antestics, and Bute(My horse had wolf teeth extracted)


Our farrier boards at the same barn as us so it is next to nothing lol BUT before we moved there we tried 2 different fariers. the first charged outrages prices for trimming . . . not counting shoes was $90!!! Shoes were$150 for 4!


The second only charged $110 for trimmed and shoes . . . trimming was $65 and 4 shoes were $55 =)


Hope I've heped =)


Emily
Reply:This has a lot to do with where you live. I have seen anywhere from $55.00 to $350.00 to have their teeth floated. Have someone that uses hand-helt tools float their teeth and it is better if you do not have them sedated when it is done. It is better for them, especially if it is an older horse.





The feet I have seen just $35 for a typical trim and $85 for all four shoes. Again, it depends on where you live.
Reply:Currently I am paying:





$75 for floating. $25 for sedation. Total of $100 for floating. Then include small fee of hauling horse into facility. I think it was $10. If do a ranch call, she charges I think $20...$30..I don't remember. (I just got three of mine floated a week ago. This vet is wonderful and less expensive than the one I was going to before I moved an hour away..see below).





$35 for trimming. $60 for shoes. Then extra charges for length or custom shoes etc, which I don't get charged.





What I used to pay as each vet/farrier is different:





Vet: $125 floating, $20 sedation.


Trimming: Range of $35-$45.. Shoes $45-$70








It all depends on the location, the gas, how much each individual sets their cost and depends if extra charges are enrolled (my farrier will charge a "behavioral" charge if the horse has a serious attitude or if the horse is extremly long (past 12 weeks type long). He is wonderful! He is originaly from England and he is there right now for more schooling and giving national clinics. etc
Reply:I trim my own horses so that's not really one I can answer any more. Used to pay about $85 for front shoes only and $30 or something like that for trimming. Floating teeth does not do a good enough job as they don't get the hooks at the back of the mouth (very common in Arab's by the way) so I use a dentist. I've paid as much as $250 to one (not using him again) Usually around $180 though I haven't used a dentist where I've now moved to. They might be cheaper out here.
Reply:Teeth- First Time in a long time $150 %26amp; up





Regularly $100-$150





There are only about 7 men that are masters of teeth. They dont just float a horses teeth. Floating is grinding the sharp edges off a horses teeth. The masters will even the teeth up, put in a bit seat, and take out wolf teeth. A master is a person who went to college for 8 yrs and up. They price the above prices. I have a master that does my teeth his name is Will Croncich. He is execellent. I recomend him.





Trimming- First Time $100 dollars


Regular- $ 60 dollars





Shoeing- $100-$300 dollars


Depends on the type of shoe and how many feet are being shoed.
Reply:For floating I pay $60 and for an every 6 week farrier visit I pay $110
Reply:We pay $85 for floating however my horse doesnt have to be sedated, and shoes are $200 every 6 weeks, we live in fairfield county so prices are higher.