Steel Forge Equestrian

25/07/2025

Having a lot of messages come through for taking on new horses recently if people can please put your address and names on messages makes things a bit easier when trying to either book you in or sort out a date for shoeing thanks

07/08/2023

I want to start of by saying thank you to everybody that has been listening to me as regards to putting over reach boots on and plenty of hoof oil. I don’t just say it to waste my breath it benefits the horse the owner and myself with helping to promote good healthy foot grow and shoe loss prevention some may think it’s a pointless exercise but with the weather at the minute it’s probably one of the most important daily routines. Thanks Louis

06/06/2023

It was hoof trimming day for the Donkeys today which went alot better than last time.

Jerry & Buster both behaved, which was a miracle!!

Think it's all down to our amazing farrier Sheffield Farriers 😊

08/06/2022

All payments must be made the same day as shoeing or an extra charge will be added to late payments. I’m not spending my own time chasing money owed.
Thanks Louis

24/02/2021

Little something to think about for owners it’s about working as a team

A well shod horse is the result of co-operation between the farrier, the owner and the horse.

The farrier brings to the job the skills and knowledge acquired through lengthy apprenticeship, intensive college training, and experience.
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The horseowner can help the farrier make the best use of these skills by:

•Making regular appointments as necessary for foot trimming and shoeing.
•Giving adequate notice when additional farriery services are required.
•Making available a clean, well lit place, under cover if possible, with a firm, level surface to shoe on, or always arriving in time for appointments at the forge.
•At home, ensuring the horse is caught, settled and prepared with clean legs and feet, before the farrier arrives.

The horse will be better able to co-operate if used to handling, in order that it will stand quietly while the feet are picked up, trimmed and shod. Proper feeding and regular foot care - picking out the feet, and oiling if necessary - help build strong horn, which makes good shoeing easier.

With co-operation from farrier, owner, and horse alike, the best possible farriery service can be given in the interests of the horse - its comfort, well-being and usefulness over a long, active life.

For more information on this please visit:
https://www.wcf.org.uk/the-well-shod-horse