PostsCommentsPayoutsfarrier.services (59)in #cincinnait • last yearHooves and Rain: A Farrier's StoryMorning's Gentle Delay The day began with the soft patter of rain, a sound now familiar and sometimes a call for a change of plans. An early appointment with a couple of…farrier.services (59)in #blog • 2 years agoHard at work.Last day before a nice break. Its been a really tough week with plenty of beatings from the horses. Its a seasonal thing. Every year around this time of the year the horse's…farrier.services (59)in #blog • 2 years agoA Second Chance at Mexican Food: Reflecting on a Grueling Day at the BarnI woke up before the sun and braved the chilly morning air for an hour-long drive to Union, KY. I needed some fuel for the long day ahead, so I made a quick stop at Waffle House…farrier.services (59)in Threespeak • 2 years agoA Perfect Horse on Perfect Fall Day.▶️ Watch on 3Speak Its horses and days like this that keep me loving this job. ▶️ 3Speakfarrier.services (59)in Threespeak • 2 years agoThis Is How Horses Should Stand▶️ Watch on 3Speak It was a very nice fall morning in Ohio and these horses were even more pleasant. Well mannered horses allow us to do our work. ▶️ 3Speakfarrier.services (59)in Threespeak • 2 years agoSome good feet and some not good feet...▶️ Watch on 3Speak It has been a rough summer for horse hooves. In this video, I work on two horses. The first horse has good feet and gets shoes, but he second horse…farrier.services (59)in #blacksmith • 2 years agoBeautiful Early Fall Morning ShoeingIts another beautiful and cool early fall morning to shoe some horses. This is my absolute favorite time of day and year. Unfortunately, this weather that I feel is perfect for…farrier.services (59)in #blacksmith • 2 years ago08-03-22: Bugs in the heat of the day caused me to pack it up.It was obvious right away that this was going to be another hot and humid summer day. I had no idea how much work I had to do at my second stop, which is a rough one on a good…farrier.services (59)in #animals • 2 years ago07-22-22: Sandi'sThis is one of my oldest clients (as in I've been working for her for the longest) and the only one I still go to Kentucky for. I still go there because I can make the trip, work…farrier.services (59)in #blacksmith • 2 years ago7-20-22: Pulled ShoesI hoped I would get away with a week off at my furthest and toughest stop this week, but I fully expected that something like this would happen. We tried. The barn staff is gone…farrier.services (59)in #homestead • 2 years ago*Video* Rocker Toe Straight Bar Shoe with Myron Mclane Full Support PadDetailed blog post published on Hive.farrier.services (59)in #animals • 2 years ago07-11-20: Rocker Toe Straight Bar Shoe with Myron Mclane Full Support PadThis is for a horse that has been diagnosed with navicular syndrome. I like to think of navicular syndrome as similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in humans. Its not cool. These…farrier.services (59)in #diy • 2 years ago11-23-21: Cold StartIt has been cold in the mornings lately, but this morning really stepped up the suck. Its 20 degrees and that is not optimum weather to get the tools out and shoe horses today.…farrier.services (59)in #animals • 2 years agoThe Horses Are OutThis week I had a few stop where the horses were out when I got to the barn. It happens, I'm not mad or anything, but it does cause hassles. I'm not mad because I have the best…farrier.services (59)in #animals • 3 years agoJune 2022: BooBoo has a chronic lameness. It appears to be navicular syndrome of some fashion. We have been working as a typical farrier, trainer and veterinarian team with this horse…farrier.services (59)in #animals • 3 years agoIts a Frick'n Hoofpocolypse.These are the kinds of problems that can occasionally happen in late August around here but its only mid June now. We did have some pretty nice weather for a bit, but then it…farrier.services (59)in #farrier • 3 years ago12-08-21: Honey TreeHere I am again at my weekly Wednesday stop at Honey Tree Stables. It's the toughest stop I have. But, I do get to put some nice shoes on. I've come to like these…farrier.services (59)in #blacksmith • 3 years agoThe Silver Bullet ProjectThis is an ongoing project exploring how to create tools, shoes (appliances) and attach those appliances to horse hooves in an effort to promote movement and soundness. What I…farrier.services (59)in #farrier • 3 years agoDouble sided clips exercise.This exercise is a way to practice drawing as many clips as we can from a single used horse shoe. The idea came to me while I was apprenticing with Dave Farley back in the mid…farrier.services (59)in #animals • 3 years ago11-28-21: It sure felt cold.Temperatures are all over the place these days. It's been a little warm the last few days and today wasn't even all that cold - but I was. Being around 30 deg F when I got up…