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A horse owner's cheap move backfired during a shoeing job
This client kept delaying trims to save a few bucks, so when I finally got to shoe the horse, the hooves were a mess. They were long and had deep cracks, making my job way harder. I had to spend extra time rasping and cleaning before I could even start on the shoes. Lesson learned: always push for regular visits, even if folks resist. Now I keep a quick before-and-after photo album on my phone to show new clients. Seeing the difference usually gets them on board with proper schedules. It avoids headaches and keeps the horses comfortable.
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robinson.aaron6mo ago
Neglect just builds a bigger fix-it bill later.
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beth_hernandez6mo ago
Showing those before-and-after pics is KEY, like @kellywilliams said, it hits different when they see the mess. Regular trims save so much pain and cash in the long run.
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kellywilliams6mo ago
That whole "saving money" move probably cost more in the end for extra labor. Ever notice how trying to cut corners always seems to make the bill bigger later on? Your photo album idea is smart because some people just don't get it until they see the wreck. Makes you wonder what else they're cheaping out on, right?
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adam9196mo ago
Seeing this happen with hooves reminds me of how people skip oil changes to save fifty bucks, then need a whole new engine. Like @kellywilliams said, that short-term save makes the long-term cost so much worse. It's a pattern that pops up everywhere, not just with horses.
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