Ive been our counties miniature equine/goat farrier since 2004. I never adjusted my pricing untill now. I always charge $15 per mini and a $10 house call fee for the county. But lately I realize that almost every customer has either the following...
*unhandled or hard to handle animals (wild)
*no halters/leads (I provide)
*not caught/ready by time I arrive (so I spend 1/2 hr+ to catch)
*foundered (most are slippers)
*only call me 1-3 times a yr so hooves are always super long/unbalanced badly
*owners not home or forget appointments
*and so on & so on.
I love doing this but feel that starting the new year, Im raising my price $5 more for equine trims from now on. Do you think Im out of line and asking to much? (I dont) Most local big horse farriers charge $40 per mini...
Also another question, do I keep my old prices for current clients or inform them of the price adjustment too? If I was your farrier, would you be mad because I up my price from $15 to $20 per mini?
Please give me your honest opinions. THANKS!
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*unhandled or hard to handle animals (wild)
*no halters/leads (I provide)
*not caught/ready by time I arrive (so I spend 1/2 hr+ to catch)
*foundered (most are slippers)
*only call me 1-3 times a yr so hooves are always super long/unbalanced badly
*owners not home or forget appointments
*and so on & so on.
I love doing this but feel that starting the new year, Im raising my price $5 more for equine trims from now on. Do you think Im out of line and asking to much? (I dont) Most local big horse farriers charge $40 per mini...
Also another question, do I keep my old prices for current clients or inform them of the price adjustment too? If I was your farrier, would you be mad because I up my price from $15 to $20 per mini?
Please give me your honest opinions. THANKS!
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