Shoes - how much do you wear yours out?

my farrier comes out every 6 weeks to re-fit my horses shoes and trim them, his feet grow really quick. got the same set of shoes that he fitted before crimbo. i dont do much roadwork tho. waiting for the farrier to come out now actually!!
 
Both mine are shod every 5 wks, however they only have new shoes every other time - so one set basically lasts them every 10 wks if you see what i mean. However neither of them do much roadwork.
 
Sprite's shoes don't wear down too much as we don't have tons of roadwork. Normally I have a new set each time, but last time had a refit and the shoes are definitely looking a bit worn out now!
 
Chex is the same, he's shod about every 9 weeks, and gets a new set every other time - so new shoes every 18 weeks. His feet grow really slowly, he has really good feet so hasn't lost a shoe in years (despite trying his best in the bogs
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). I don't do much roadwork either. I can't believe some need new shoes every 5 weeks, didn't realise how lucky I am!
 
He's been done every 7 - 9 weeks in current yard and usually only has new shoes every other farrier visit - he has only lost a shoe once so far. Charged €45 for removes, €65 for new set
 
My farrier charges £50 for new shoes and £45 for refits! So I never bother with refits even though we very rarely wear a shoe down.
 
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