Driftwood Farrier

05/08/2023

I never have the time to post here anymore, and with all the changes fb makes to business pages it gets annoying trying to navigate.. so I’m going to continue to not make posts 😅

🛑 PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE THIS PAGE 🛑 I will not see it, TEXT 205-895-5813 for any questions or to set an appointment

Thanks happy riding! 🦄⚒️

03/11/2022

I copied and pasted this but think it’s worth a read for our clients and horse owners alike.

Farrier pricing is generally downstream to inflation. Costs go up and the farrier absorbs the difference for some time before he or she comes to the realization that the expense has risen significantly. Many of us have experienced a discomfort and reluctance to tackle these conversations with owners and we allow our pricing model to become outdated. By the time we convince ourselves that we must raise our prices we raise them by an increment that does not make up for our loss. Most of us are inherently empathetic towards owners we've grown fond of and we take the bullet for them. We can always work harder right? We're tough. So many of us seem to be a little late to the party when we do raise our rates. The current fuel situation has the potential to run a good number of farriers out of business. Fuel is either our largest or second largest expense depending on the logistics of one's practice. With the mileage I drive I'm currently spending about 500.00 a week in diesel and I'm paying about 165 a week in gasoline for my wife's SUV to run around and do the necessary chauffeur duties of a mom. That is nearly 700.00 a week at the pump. But fuel prices affect supply costs as well. Supply costs are up 30% for farriers this year and groceries are up 25%. Stay with me here...... so consider how many of us were well overdue for a price increase before this Biden economy hit. If we were needing to increase our rates by 20% now we suddenly find ourselves in a situation in which that 20% is 60%. As a horse owner maybe you've grown accustomed to paying say 140.00 for shoes and hell you think that is high, you remember when it was 50 bucks. How are you going to respond when your farrier says it now has to be 240.00? A hundred dollar increase!!!??? Are you f-ing kidding me? That is the dilemma staring at us farriers as we continue to take that bullet for you and continue to work harder with less or nothing to show for it. Aaaand if this economy continues as it is currently trending farriers are just going to throw in the towel and look for other employment. Even with a dramatic pay cut, unburdening ourselves from the expenses make that option increasingly attractive. As it is, it is unsustainable. Farriers know many owners are more likely than not to throw a tantrum of sorts if they are hit with the type of rates that would bring us back to just where we were a few short years ago for the same work. So they'll quit. We have a serious farrier shortage in every state I have ever lived in. This could make that much worse. If fuel continues to skyrocket your farrier's longevity in the business may no longer be dependent on his back holding out but rather by how much room he has left on his credit card. (I took this from another farrier “Rick Talbert” . Thank you sir for putting it in words.)

03/16/2021

I love my job, and I love my clients 💙

02/02/2021

Working on February’s schedule.. if you haven’t heard from me in a while and your steed needs a pedi lemme know! I’ve got some good flexibility this month 🤗

☃️ FEBRUARY 2021 ☃️

3rd • Pinson/Warrior
5th • Cullman
9th • Lincoln/Eastaboga
10th • Montevallo
11th • Sterrett
12th • Montevallo/Trussville
17th • Hartselle
18th • Vandiver
20th • Montevallo
25th • Talladega
26th • Montevallo
27th • Tuscaloosa

01/01/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳🥂🎉

I’ve had a bunch of clients ask about my schedule, so I’ll start posting it again.
If I’m somewhat close to your area and you need trims or shoes let me know, I can probably get you in.

⚒ JANUARY 2021 🦄

2nd • Montevallo
3rd • Montevallo/Columbiana
5th • Hartselle/Decatur
6th • Pinson/Sterrett
8th • Montevallo
9th • Montevallo
11th • Munford/Eastaboga
12th • Guntersville
13th • Hartselle/Decatur
14th • Sterrett/Talladega
15th • Montevallo/Pinson
16th • Tuscaloosa
19th • Gardendale
20th • Gadsden
21st • Huntsville
22nd • Montevallo

12/14/2020

TUSCALOOSA area, if you’re looking for a farrier I have a few openings. Client relocated and I’ll have a steady 6 week route and am looking to pick up several more horses to fill my day.
Trims $40, shoes start at $65
Prefer text 205-895-5813

12/09/2020

I’ll be out of town Dec 20-27th

I think I’ve gotten in touch with everyone who is due, but if you need to get tootsies done before the holidays get with me ASAP!! I only have a few days left available and most of January is booked.

Happy Holidays!!

08/28/2020

Two of my favorite girls 💖 good luck at state Pearl!!

07/16/2020

So how about this!? I know several ponies who sunburn, check your fields for clover, then check the clover for mold!!

Clover Causing Sunburn and Liver Problems in Horses Article adapted from M. Murphy, DVM, PhD and K.Martinson, PhD University of Minnesota, July 7th, 2012

07/02/2020

😅
Another happy dude 🦄💪🏼

06/25/2020

New things are happening!
I’ve been dabbling in some equine massage, but still haven’t managed to get to a clinic (they’re few and far away, the epidemic changed some of my plans as well). I’m following The Masterson Method and am seeing some pretty cool results! A bunch of people have messaged me asking about it, it’s not a full body muscle massage but more of allowing the central nervous system to relax and aid in releasing body tension.
I’m offering this limited service to current farrier clients only.
There is a $20 fee which pays for my time.
You must let me know well ahead of time so I can schedule accordingly, I usually have other clients scheduled same day.