> Just because someone calls themselves a farrier, doesn't mean they are > a good one. It's going to take a few trims for me to believe they > know what they're doing...
I definitely agree. I've gone thru at least 10 farriers in the last 14 years. One repeatedly showed up drunk, several showed up consistently late, one didn't show up at all, one was so boneheaded that he didn't even know how to recognize founder, and a couple directly contributed to Santana's leg and hoof problems. FINALLY I've found one who: Shows up Shows up sober Shows up on time Hasn't completely screwed up the horses' feet, but in fact-- Has fixed the foot problems Charges a fair price Is available for an "urgency" Annnndd.... Does a darn good job! Plus he's a nice guy, and even spent some time showing me how to trim my horses' feet myself so I can keep the hooves short between trims. Then he comes and checks my work and cleans up any mistakes. He's patient with the horses and is a fair disciplinarian when they do act up (which fortunately isn't often). I intend to keep this one! Robyn
