Mobile Farrier Round

Pleasure riders, boarding barns, riding schools, competition riders and small breeders.

A price per horse for a trim or a full set of shoes, plus extras like corrective shoeing or travel fees. Each horse is usually booked every 6 to 8 weeks, so a full client list gives steady repeat work.

• Safe, calm handling of horses
• Physical strength and stamina
• Metalworking and hoof anatomy knowledge
• Reliable scheduling and customer service

• Check whether your province or territory requires any certification or registration for farriers (it is often voluntary, but clients may expect credentials)
• Commercial general liability insurance, and ask whether you need cover for animals in your care
• Injury risk from kicks and heavy lifting, and strain on the back and knees
• Propane or gas forge safety, and rules on carrying fuel in your vehicle
• Winter weather, travel time and quieter periods in cold regions can affect income
• Check whether you need a municipal business licence and when to register for GST/HST
• Costs depend heavily on whether you already own a suitable truck; a used truck plus a forge, anvil, tools and training can add up quickly

Startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $70,000, depending on whether you already own a suitable truck, plus your forge, anvil, tools and training. Treat these figures as estimates and price your own setup.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $9,000, depending on how many clients you build up, your travel time and the hours you work. Winter and quieter periods in cold regions may also affect income.

Check whether your province or territory requires certification or registration for farriers, as clients may still expect credentials. Also check commercial general liability and animal cover, forge and fuel safety rules, any municipal licence, and GST/HST registration.