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Hourly Wage Per Trim (Using Miles & Gallons)

Basic assumptions in this calculator

  • Average truck mileage is 16 mpg (changed from 20 mpg on other calculators)
  • One way travel to each job (travel home at days end is not included
  • Average $0.15 per mile in vehicle maintenance & replacement (tires, oil, windsheild, replacement vehicle at end of vehicle life, etc.)
  • Average of $0.50 per horse cost in repairing and replacing tools (nippers, hoof knife, etc.)
  • Missing from these calculations are office expenses such as invoices, accounting, bad debts, phone, office supplies, etc.

    Total Daily Mileage   Fuel Cost  
    Fuel Cost Per Gallon   Vehicle Wear & Tear ($0.15/mile)  
    Average Time to Trim 1 Horse (in minutes)   Time In Vehicle hours
    Total Horses Trimmed in Day   Time At Site hours
    Set Up, Billing & Departure Time (in minutes)   Miscellaneous Tool Depreciation  
    Rasp Cost   Rasp Cost  
    Number of Horses/Rasp   Total Time  
    Your Fee Per Trim   Total Expenses  
         
      Your Revenue Per Hour  
     

    This calculator is a beta version. If you find an error or you think there should be additions or changes we would appreciate your input. Email your comments to farrier@steppinonthefrog.com.

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