I switched farriers and posted new pics. Unfortunately I’ll still need another farrier because I just can’t afford this one long term. $300 for just fronts, and not even trimming the hinds. Thanks for the vet school suggestion, that’s a good idea!
Is it just me or were you also bewildered as to why the farrier didn’t touch his hinds? Did you ask him why?
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There’s an awesome farrier down here that goes to Vermont to shoe, I wonder if you could somehow connect with him. He is phenomenal, great lameness farrier and trims for balance, heel correction by bringing the toe back, and you could probably do at least 2 shoeings for $300.
He had told me ahead of time he could at least do the fronts this time, but he was kind of fitting me in as a favor for the vet. When he got there I asked if he could do the hinds, and that I wanted the hind shoes pulled for winter if possible (thinking this would be easier for him as well). He said sure, then pulled the shoes but didn’t really touch them. I was pretty shocked when I got the bill - was expecting closer to $175-$200, especially for just fronts - maybe I’m just out of the loop on good farrier prices 
@TheHunterKid90 Do you have a name or contact info? I’m on the eastern side of CT, so not super close to a route from PA to VT, but the barn I’m moving to may also be looking to switch farriers, so could possibly be a big enough group to make it worth it!
$300 seems insanely expensive for only doing the fronts.
Sometimes I have seen shoes pulled and then not trimmed much right away to help the horse adjust to being barefoot by leaving more wall at first. But not everyone does this or every horse need this approach. Sounds a bit like miscommunication.
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His name is Brian Gregory. He shoes a lot of reiners but is a great front end guy, hand makes most of his shoes. 5706902467
