Budget concerns, certainty of cost, time and schedule constraints, and the type of construction are all factors that impact that selection. This article outlines the most common pricing arrangements for construction contracts and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Plan to have the farrier reset your horseâs shoes approximately every six weeks. The shoes should be shaped to the horseâs feet for a custom fit. When the shoes are reset, the farrier will pull the shoes off, trim the hoof growth off and nail the same shoes back on.
Maintaining your horse's hooves adds even more to the cost of a horse. Whether or not you plan to shoe your horse, you'll need to have a farrier check and trim his hooves every two months or so. This usually costs around $25 or $30. Add in shoeing, and you could pay $80 to $100 every two months. Routine medical care is an additional cost of owning a horse and includes vaccinations, de-worming and annual teeth cleaning. For a healthy horse, this can cost as little as $300 a year.