< g > . . . the "farrier to the stars" was the local guy for all the high priced show horses and hunt horses. We have three local fox hunts - one is particularly a "social" hunt, where probably 2/3 of the members are rich folks who never ride to hounds and only show up at the hunt balls . . . this guy used to shoe all the rich people's horses, and he charged them big money.
In his defense, he was the best farrier here locally. When I had an elderly mare with a navicular problem, I cheerfully coughed up the $65!
Well, it was a lot then :~D
Mine charges about $80 (plus or minus $10) for Bay when he gets new shoes and pads, but he drops it to the regular price when he's just resetting. He only gets replacements every-other time.