horseshoer wanting to relocate to aubrey area (Spring, Gainesville: work, housing)

[horseshoer4life]

okay I posted this the end of november and got a couple of responses that were a little negative, but I have decided that I really want to move from the arctic here in Idaho and shoe horses in a milder climate (old bones don't like the weather anymore). So if anyone has any suggestions please reply. I have a lot of experience shoeing reining horses and doing therapeutic work with vets. I can provide references. At this point I am just looking for an idea as to the horse population-farrier ratio, and housing ideas. Thanks Bob

[ChristieP]

LOTS of Reining and performance trainers in Aubrey. Unfortunately, inexpensive housing is difficult to come by. You might look at renting in Pilot Point or Gainesville and gradually working into Aubrey. There is always a need for a good farrier down here!

[horseshoer4life]

christiep
thanks for your help I truly appreciate your opinion

[sunnybunny0726]

There are several areas around Aubrey that are also good horse country. PP is right, Gainesville is pretty cheap living. From there, you have Callisburg (lots of cutting horses up there, IIRC), Mountain Springs, Whitesboro, Pilot Point and Aubrey all within 30 minutes. You might even check out Montague County (Bowie, is the county seat). I once knew a farrier there who did really well and it is very low cost of living. That area is also easily accessible from Gainesville.

[horseshoer4life]

I'm looking for more feedback on this thread..... Thanks!