Rough Woods Farrier Services

06/16/2026

I will not be traveling for farrier work the week of June 15th (little late I know), as Haley and I welcomed our newest baby this last week. You can bring horses here if need be. Next week is TBD.

Side note, we are preparing for the Pine Lake Saddle Club's Fathers Day ride here at Rough Woods Ranch this coming weekend. Hope you all can attend. I plan to share more details later this week.

I'm excited to say that I finally got to ride a Lefty baby this last weekend! This is Nova, she definitely has the potential to be a favorite!

04/28/2026

Hello everyone! It's show season! Our first show is May 2nd! We will have a queen contest starting at 9am and our horse show will start right after the queen contest! Registration for the queen contest will start at 8am! Hope to see you all there!! Here is the show bill, keep in mind we will not have any halter classes for the May show.

03/02/2026

Good Morning and Happy 2026!

So as I have been telling everyone, there has been a big update coming. Today I get to announce that my wife and I are expecting baby #3 this summer; along with this, my farrier practice is going to be changing a bit.

First off, I will not be traveling quite as much, as I want to put more focus on family and picking up a bit more work on the farm.

Second, I have slimmed down my client deck quite a bit. However, I do not believe that there is anyone left who this would pertain to, so no one else should be getting fired.

Third, I will no longer be available 6-7 days a week. This summer I will be available 4-5 days a week to my clients. Please remember my phone will be turned off from every Saturday at 5 pm until 7 am Monday morning.

Fun photo of the day is of the first hay feeder I have made. Definitely not perfect but not bad for a first attempt.

12/31/2025

Thank you so much for everyone's support in 2025! Here's to making 2026 just as great!

Little note, I have been sending out tax information for those whom I know need it. If you are one of these people and have not received anything yet, shoot me a text.

Picture below is of Betty. A big thank you to Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp for letting me take her home, my nieces look forward to riding and showing her this next year.

More updates coming soon.

09/03/2025

Rough Woods Farrier Is Expanding in 2026!!

This has been in the talks for a while and I would like everyone's opinion (so please "like" one of the options below or give your thoughts on what you would like to see.)

I am looking to either invest in a MagnaWave or The ProSeries 3 in 1 Horse Blanket.

Here is some info if anyone is interested to learn more:

MagnaWave: https://magnawavepemf.com/what-is-pemf/

ProSeries 3 in 1: https://www.sportinnovations.net/product/proseries-3-in-1/

I am currently leaning toward the ProSeries because it harnesses similar technologies while having additional options as well, but please share your thoughts!

The "PROSERIES 3 IN 1" horse PEMF, massage and heat therapy blanket is used to increase overall wellness and comfort. Made in Germany. Three Modalities in One Unit; Battery Operated; Portable; Rechargeable; FEI compliant; CE certified; 2 year warranty, warranty extensions plans available

08/04/2025

**Scheduling Update**

During the month of September my availability will be restricted to weekday evenings and Saturdays (excluding the 6th and 20th). This will cripple the number of horses I will be able to do during this time so please plan accordingly.

With harvest beginning in October, a lot of planning will be dictated by weather so I will be sure to give updates as we get closer.

Thank you Everyone!

(RIP to my old cowboy hat... it has distracted a few too many 3-year-olds for me. I guess I'll have to find a new one at the state fair!)

06/15/2025

Come join us tomorrow at 2 PM for the Pine Lake Saddle Club Father’s Day ride hosted by Rough Woods Ranch!

Parking for this ride will be just around the bend east of 22949 O Ave, Eldora (a snapshot of the map is attached below).

Hope to see everyone there! Happy riding!

06/12/2025

I’m thankful that I am someone who can honestly say I love what I do. It took a lot of work getting caught up after all the events this spring but we are finally getting there.

Today’s update: After some careful consideration, I am closing my client deck to anyone new for now (most likely permanently).

Here are a few of the fun pictures I got to take wile on the road this spring. I really get to see everything, from caring for my first fjord to seeing my first Arabian-mule (who knew they made those??)

04/14/2025

2025 has been off to a great start! Spring has brought about lots of new faces and experiences but the most exciting thing coming this spring will be a new “Baby Day”. My wife, Haley, and I are expecting our daughter to be born around the end of April, so I will not be as available these next few weeks.

Thanks Everyone, Happy Riding!

*Special thanks to “Captain”… or maybe it was Morgan… for being a returning model for my shoes. 😂*

01/14/2025

Hey Everybody,

I apologize for the uncertainty of appointments these past couple months. As some of you know, I had messed up my right wrist and was unable to do any farrier work, then followed that up by being sick. I am now beginning to work again, so I am moving a little slower than I was this fall but am scheduling appointments again.

Thank you for your patience,
Austin