I have an OTTB mare who is usually barefoot in the winter. She lost a shoe 3 weeks so I took off other shoe off myself since the shoes were coming off anyways. She has been doing great in the last 3 weeks. Last Thursday, I had the farrier trim up her feet. Held by the barn not me. The next day she could barely walk with sensitivity on all feet. (Even back and she only wears front shoes while jumping) This is a normally hot horse, loves to be outside more than inside, who won’t come out of her stall. All of her fetlocks were swollen after the night in her stall. I tried to pick up her feet to wrap them Friday and she almost fell over each time, my partner had to help hold her up while I wrapped. She’s been on stall rest since with no improvement even with previcox on board. Her feet to me looked too short(barely has heel anymore), the frogs (weren’t even trimmed) in some places were longer than the hoof wall when I put something flat against her feet nothing was even. Today, I had the farrier relook at them and he was extremely rude and told me “this happens after trims” No it’s doesn’t I’ve had horses for 26 years and this has never happened after a trim. Told me it was from the hard frozen ground after the trim, “it wore her feet down more”, she’s been in a stall since the trim because she was lame the next day. It’s also been warm the few days before her trim. The ground hadn’t been frozen until 3 days ago. Tried to tell me he took off her shoes… the shoe is at my house I’m trying to get another farrier out and possibly a vet but I don’t know how to handle this and I’m concerned about my horse. Can I send them a bill for the extra costs they caused?
For sale is my unused Dawson Farrier, serial number #008, in MagnaCut steel and pewter/black G-10. If you haven't handled a Dawson, the craftsmanship is hard to put into words (hand-shaped G-10 handle, hand-done wheel-ground blade, etc). It's 0.21" thick, 7" length of two-tone Specter finished MagnaCut steel, full tang, shaving sharp along the entire length of the cutting edge and the finger guard acts as bottle opener. Will come with everything out of the box (threw box out because I planned on keeping it), which is the COA, care guide/manual, and the excellent kydex/leather sheath with leather belt loop. Zero rattle, excellent retention, plenty of mounting options, belt can be put through leather loop either direction for vertical or horizontal carry. I can include a large factory-sealed tek-lok for 5$ more if buyer wishes.
Dawson Farrier 008 Magnacut https://imgur.com/a/qjt1O4K
I will copy/paste the exact specs from Dawson's website below:
"SPECS:
- 100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
- NEW .210" CPM MagnaCut American made stainless powder steel
- Next evolution in blade steel - edge wear 2x longer than CPM-3V
- 100% American made materials
- 7" blade, 11 3/4" overall
- Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability
- Rockwell 60-61
- Beautiful two-toned Specter finish
- Deep finger choil, thumb ramp allow improved control
- Textured G10 handle will not swell, split, warp or crack
- Custom fitted Leather + Kydex sheath for carry on belt or backpack
- Thumb and finger rests for control and safe handling
- Lifetime free resharpen
- Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee"
Not totally sure how to price this as I haven't seen any others and they're sold out everywhere I could find, so I mean no disrespect if price is out of line. COA says $385, website says $395, so pricing it at $335 F&F or $350 G&S 310 F&F or $325 G&S shipped USPS Priority. SOLD
This is the first and only price reduction
I'm currently a college student majoring in chem, but I'm slowly losing interest in it. I've always liked horses, so I am thinking about changing my major to ag science with a minor in Equine studies, and then finishing my degree and then going to school to become a farrier. I don't know what to expect in school or from the job in general, other than it is pretty demanding. What should I expect for pay and is it per hour or per job? What should I expect for working conditions? Do I really need an ag science major for this career? Any information is appreciated.
Apologies if this is not a place to post this, but I am hoping someone can help me find a horse farrier in Central Iowa. My father-in-law is old and his elder horse Silhouette has hooves in need of serious trimming. They are starting to look like curved elf shoes. I have googled looking for a farrier in the region (near Boone / Ames) but have had little luck. Anyone here have an recommendations of where I could find someone to treat this poor sweet horse? I would pay full price, of course, I just want this animal to get the care she needs. Thank you.
I’ve (23) been blacksmithing as a hobbyist for a few years now. I know the basics, but not much beyond that. I’m looking to hone my skills and pursue the craft professionally. If anyone knows anybody looking or knows how to find apprenticeships, please help me out! Any advice for new blacksmiths is also appreciated!
I'm beyond done with my farrier for multiple reasons. Vet says my horse's discomfort is in part due to her feet and my farrier has been talked to more than once. She is rehabbing an injury but she has an "elephant on a ball" stance. Her ex-racehorse feet were shaping up great before I moved states and switched farriers.
She really needs a pro at orthopedics and I'm afraid to have someone just go for it and jack her up more. How do you pick a new farrier without having them touch your horse's feet? Do you just bite the bullet and let them go for it? People's social media for their farrier services surprisingly don't show a lot of before/afters or freshly done feet.... and either way I'm not the best at evaluating angles, I just know when something looks really bad.
My horse is also barefoot and I'm open to orthopedic shoeing. I'm not sure if I should go with a barefoot specialist or someone who does shoes and barefoot trimming but may not be as proficient in barefoot horses. I want someone to tell it to me straight about what she actually needs.
So I actually have a few questions, lol. I'm looking to become a farrier eventually. But I'm not exactly sure what it's like. So here are my questions!
How do you become a farrier? What school or experience has to come with it? I live in the USA btw.
What are the ups and downs?
How many horses a day would be good pay?
How many hours a day?
Are there a lot of Karens?
Thanks!
Those of you who have a trailer, do you have it insured? If so, who with? I’m finding options for farriers liability insurance but so far nobody who covers the actual rig. Thanks.
Edit: NY tri-state area.
This info i gathered from my SO telling me.
So my SO is training to become a farrier and during her education they had to go to plenty of riding schools to do general farrier work and training. Now these places providing work to the students to learn the craft while probably forfilling the norms put on by the country or state where all good and well but the reason for the title is in the horses themselves.
she has had a few weeks where she had to do farrier work on horses that where deadly scared of touch. Imported spanish horses, She told me how when she tried interacting with them they would recoil in fear. Or horses that are way to skinny probably also imported i can not say for sure. Now its no secret that there are many vile practices in the hobby, But worse of all being that these horses where just being prepared to be shipped off again some even sold on second hand markets as 'good horses with no isue's'. SO sat next to me on numerous occasions going through second hand website showing the horses she worked on and explaining to me what was wrong with them.
For a while it was draining work but to me atleast positive that she could see this part of horse trading to and its awfull as we love horses.
English is not my main language so i apologise if i said something wrong.
Hi all, I'm moving to a rural farm in Orleans County soon and I'm trying to decide whether or not to bring my horse with me. It is challenging finding a farrier nowadays even in a population center... just not a popular profession anymore. Anyone here live in Orleans County and know anyone with horses, and how they get their feet taken care of?
Really bummed to see this beast go. I just can't justify this beautiful blade just laying around when I could use the funds, so I'm releasing it into the wild.
For sale is my unused Dawson Farrier, serial number #008, in MagnaCut steel and pewter/black G-10. If you haven't handled a Dawson, the craftsmanship is hard to put into words (hand-shaped G-10 handle, hand-done wheel-ground blade, etc). It's 0.21" thick, 7" length of two-tone Specter finished MagnaCut steel, full tang, shaving sharp along the entire length of the cutting edge and the finger guard acts as bottle opener. Will come with everything out of the box (threw box out because I planned on keeping it), which is the COA, care guide/manual, and the excellent kydex/leather sheath with leather belt loop. Zero rattle, excellent retention, plenty of mounting options, belt can be put through leather loop either direction for vertical or horizontal carry. I can include a large factory-sealed tek-lok for 5$ more if buyer wishes.
I will copy/paste the exact specs from Dawson's website below:
"SPECS:
- 100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
- NEW .210" CPM MagnaCut American made stainless powder steel
- Next evolution in blade steel - edge wear 2x longer than CPM-3V
- 100% American made materials
- 7" blade, 11 3/4" overall
- Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability
- Rockwell 60-61
- Beautiful two-toned Specter finish
- Deep finger choil, thumb ramp allow improved control
- Textured G10 handle will not swell, split, warp or crack
- Custom fitted Leather + Kydex sheath for carry on belt or backpack
- Thumb and finger rests for control and safe handling
- Lifetime free resharpen
- Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee"
Not totally sure how to price this as I haven't seen any others and they're sold out everywhere I could find, so I mean no disrespect if price is out of line. COA says $385, website says $395, so pricing it at $335 F&F or $350 G&S shipped USPS Priority. SOLD
Feel free to chat or PM but a YOLO in the comments unconditionally takes it and trumps all communications. No trades at this time an
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