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How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:15 am
by Boudicea
My farrier is a really nice guy. But he's twice cut my horse too short this year resulting in me having to give him time off.
I'm switching to another farrier but I have to tell my old farrier that I'm switching. How do I do this?? Ugh.
Re: How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:06 pm
by PaulaO
You write him a note or text him, thanking him for his previous work, but you have decided to go in another direction.
Re: How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:39 pm
by KathyK
Does he know about the problems? I like Paula's suggestion. If he knows about the problems, he won't be surprised that you're switching.
Re: How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:56 pm
by heddylamar
I left a message with the former farrier cancelling our future appointments.
But, I didn't care about his feelings or burning bridges. The guy was a fill-in while my long-time farrier was injured, and he was angry, impatient, and abusive with my sweet arthritic 37yo mare.
Re: How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:47 am
by Kyras_Mom
I sent one farrier a letter. Thanking him for his service but stating my desire to go in a different direction. I believe I called the last one to tell him I had gone over to the dark side (barefoot) which is still where we are at. I do use boots when protection is needed.
Susan
Re: How do you break up with your farrier?
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:15 pm
by Chancellor
I'd love to know who you are going to work with now Boudicea.