PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Equine Services cost in the UK
£25–£100 per visit. Typically £50.
Equine services such as farriery, dental checks and saddle fitting cost £25–£100 per visit in the UK, with about £50 typical. A barefoot trim is cheapest; a routine dental visit sits in the middle, and a full set of shoes or remedial shoeing costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does equine services cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | a barefoot trim |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £50 | what most people pay |
| High end | £100 | a full set of shoes or remedial shoeing |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Type of visit — a barefoot trim costs less than a dental check, and a full set of shoes costs most
- Shoeing — front shoes only cost less than a full set, and remedial shoeing costs more again
- Visit frequency — farriers visit every four to eight weeks, so regular bookings matter
- Number of horses — farriers and dentists often charge less per horse at a busy yard
- Travel — equine services far from the practitioner's base may carry a travel charge
- Sedation — dental work needing a vet and sedation costs more than a routine check
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical equine services would have cost about £25 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What an equine services visit includes
Takes: A trim takes about 30 minutes; a full set of shoes or a dental check about an hour. Not included: Livery, vet treatment and horse transport are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common equine services jobs
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How to pay less
- Book equine services for several horses at one yard, which often lowers the price per horse
- Keep to a regular farrier cycle so hoof problems do not need costly remedial work
- Check teeth yearly to avoid larger dental problems that need a vet and sedation
Before you book
- In Great Britain only a registered farrier may shoe a horse, so check the farrier's registration
- Keep the horse's passport at the yard, as vets and some practitioners will ask for it
- Have the horse caught, clean and dry before the equine services visit
- Ask whether the visit price includes travel and any extra horses at the same yard
Equine Services cost: questions people ask
£25–£100 per visit, with about £50 typical. A barefoot trim costs the least; a full set of shoes or remedial shoeing costs the most.
Every four to six weeks if shod, and every six to eight weeks if unshod. Teeth should be checked at least once a year.
Only a registered farrier can shoe a horse in Great Britain. Shoeing by an unregistered person is a criminal offence.
Yes. Every horse, pony and donkey needs a passport, kept with the animal and shown when a vet treats it.
Livery, vet treatment, physiotherapy and transport are priced separately. Budget for them alongside regular farrier and dental care.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK horse care cost guides. They form a national range rather than a quote.
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