Fairier

[diamond c]

I have always done my own hoof trimming. I’m slow and really not very good. Because of some health issues they have gotten beyond my means, and I am not able to get in the position that I need to be in to get the job done. I finally broke down and hired a fairier to come and get my little guys back into shape. He did such a good job and was so fast doing it. It’s going to take another trim or 2 to get them back into the shape they need to be, but I don’t regret hiring it done.

 

[Cayuse]

I did the same with clipping my big pony this year, my hands and back hurt (heck, it ALL hurts) after I clip him for days so I paid my vet's tech who does clipping on the side to clip him out. Don't regret a cent! She's going to clip him again mid summer for me too. I can do the minis myself, but that's my limit.

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

When you find a good farrier, treasure him/her! We have two. One for the minis and one for the full sized.......The second one also does chiropractic work.
As for clipping? I HATE it.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I tried doing my own horses' hooves at first, too. Flares and weirdness. I've used a barefoot trimmer ever since, and barely have the nerve to run a rasp over hooves now, for fear I'll cause a problem.

 

[diamond c]

I got lucky enough to find a very good one on the first try. As far as I can tell after the first time he is a keeper. He seemed to be honest and gentle with my little guys. Luckily his main job is only about 10 minutes from our place and he live very close too. I had tried to get ahold of 2 other guys that never called me back and this guy I called and left a message and he called me back in less than 5 minutes, and he came that evening ( his idea not mine ) .I really hope he is everything I think he is, cause I really like him so far.

 

[Kelly]

I just love my farrier! He actually shows up on time!! Can you believe it?! He has never cancelled on me either!! AND he is really good with my little boys too. Here is a pic of him and Thunder……

OMG! Thunder is so stinkin cute!!

 

[Willow Flats]

What they put their backs through for us!!! Thunder!