BarnSplit Field Guide
Farrier software comparison (2026)
An honest comparison of entry price, rig limits, barn route management, and anvil reliability for solo farriers and multi-rig practices. All competitor figures verified October 2026.
Pricing and practice limits at a glance
Checked October 2026 directly on vendor pricing pages and app stores. Prices reflect entry-tier costs before hidden add-ons and payment processing lock-in.
| Software | Entry price | Included farriers | Verified details & barn reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| BarnSplit | $19/mo | Up to 5 farriers | Flat price. Payment record saves once (idempotent), deterministic shoeing/pad pricing, structured anvil notes, gate codes, and automatic 6-week cycle reshoeing. |
| Farriers App | $45/mo (Solo) / $85/mo (Multi-rig) | 1 user ($40/mo per extra farrier) | Cloud sync issues in metal-roof barn stalls with poor cellular coverage. High per-seat pricing for apprentices. |
| FarrierTools | $29/mo (Basic) / $59/mo (Pro) | 1 user (Rig upgrades required for multi-truck) | Complex multi-step desktop menus ported to mobile. Missing automated 6-week cycle reshoeing calculation. |
| Generic Scheduling Apps (DaySmart/Square) | $29–$69/mo (+ processing surcharges) | 1–2 users | Built for barbershops or generic service desks. No concept of horse shoe sizes, degree wedges, barn gate codes, or split-boarder invoices. |
Why equine practice requires anvil-first software
Shoeing horses is fundamentally different from barbershops or storefront retail. You are working in barn aisles, covered arenas, and rural paddocks where cell reception is spotty and your hands are covered in forge scale and hoof dust.
BarnSplit is designed around the reality of farrier practice:
- Barn Route Agendas & Gate Codes: Organize horses by boarding barn and owner. Keep security gate codes and barn manager contacts accessible with one tap.
- Deterministic Shoeing Calculations: Automatic pricing for Barefoot Trims ($55), Front Shoes ($135), Full 4 Shoes ($195), and Therapeutic Packages ($240), including automatic pad surcharges (+$45) and draft horse multipliers (1.20x).
- One-Payment Idempotency: Record cash, check, card recorded, or Venmo at settlement. Saving twice preserves the original receipt without double-charging or corrupting your ledger.
- Structured Hoof Care Records: Front and hind shoe sizes (#00 to #4), hoof wall condition, pathology flags (thrush, white line disease, quarter cracks), and cautions for the next cycle.
- On-Device 6-Week Reshoeing Calculation: Calculates the next shoeing interval (35, 42, or 49 days) based on work type and pathology, finding a non-conflicting open slot for one-tap confirmation.
Eliminating roadside software frustration
Farriers routinely report losing evening hours manually typing invoices, calculating pad fees, and deciphering messy paper notes. When an app crashes or requires 8 taps just to save a shoe size, farriers revert to paper pads.
BarnSplit provides a 390px mobile interface that works smoothly on any phone in the truck, keeps your practice data portable with one-click JSON backup, and includes up to 5 team farriers on a flat $19/mo plan.
Pricing · Equine hoof care record app · Farrier barn invoicing & reminders
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