Moose’s Farrier Service LLC

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Moose’s Farrier Service LLC Moose’s Farrier Service provides dependable hoof care focused on soundness, balance, and performance.

Certified Journeyman Farrier through the American Farriers Association, serving horses with professionalism, skill, and pride.

The best advice I ever got as a farrier was simple.“Trim toe quarter to toe quarter and leave a little for next time.”Th...
11/11/2026

The best advice I ever got as a farrier was simple.

“Trim toe quarter to toe quarter and leave a little for next time.”

The longer I do this, the more that last part sticks with me. Knowing when to put the nippers down is just as important as knowing where to make the first cut.

That sole depth protects the sensitive structures inside the foot. That sound hoof wall helps carry the horse’s weight. Take too much of either and you can leave a horse sore on a foot that looked pretty damn good in your hand. The horse has to walk on it as soon as you set it down.

You can improve the angle and keep depth in the foot. Sometimes that means addressing the excess toe and setting breakover while preserving the sole underneath. Sometimes the best change you can make today is a small one, and you build on it the next time you see that horse.

Once you learn to read the foot and know when to stop, the rest starts falling into place. A good trim sets you up for a good fit, and a good fit sets you up for a good nail line.

You get to put your tools away. That horse has to wear your decisions till you come back.

David Moose, CJF

“The nails in this picture are too high.”So is the level of craftsmanship and education behind the work.Let’s talk about...
11/04/2026

“The nails in this picture are too high.”

So is the level of craftsmanship and education behind the work.

Let’s talk about it from a professional standpoint.

A good, solid nail line starts with a proper trim. A proper trim allows for a proper fit, and a proper fit allows for accurate, well-placed nails.

High, solid nailing isn’t about driving nails as high as possible. It’s about understanding hoof anatomy, wall integrity, nail placement, and the mechanics behind the work. There’s a difference between a high nail and a nail that’s been driven too high.

You don’t have to agree with every shoeing job you see. That’s perfectly fine. Different techniques, different applications, and different levels of experience will always create discussion within our trade.

I encourage everyone to continue researching, asking questions, and having conversations with highly accomplished farriers here in the United States and with our colleagues across the pond.

Some of the finest craftsmen in this industry will challenge what you think you know, and that’s exactly how we grow.

Education should always come before criticism, and understanding should always come before judgment.

We’re all entitled to an opinion, but an opinion and an educated assessment are two very different things.

The goal isn’t to be the loudest farrier in the comment section. It’s to become the most knowledgeable farrier standing under the horse.

— David Moose, CJF

Have an awesome Wednesday! 🫶🏽

🎄🦃 HOLIDAY HOURS 2026! 🦃🎄We’re going to go ahead and get ahead of the game this year and announce our holiday hours befo...
10/22/2026

🎄🦃 HOLIDAY HOURS 2026! 🦃🎄

We’re going to go ahead and get ahead of the game this year and announce our holiday hours before the holiday chaos kicks in!

Moose’s Farrier Service, LLC will be closed on the following dates:

🦃 Thanksgiving: November 25–29

🎄 Christmas: December 23–27

🎉 New Year: January 1–3, 2027

Our office will be closed during these dates.

I’ll also be pinning this post to the top of our page so everyone can easily find it as a reminder throughout the holiday season!

We appreciate each and every one of our clients and hope everyone has a wonderful, safe holiday season!

Now let’s see if I can actually remember to pin this post.

— 🖤🫎

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! 🚨Moose’s Farrier Service LLC is officially opening a limited number of spots for new client...
10/12/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! 🚨

Moose’s Farrier Service LLC is officially opening a limited number of spots for new clients in the highlighted areas on the map!

We are looking to expand our schedule in these locations while continuing to provide quality, dependable hoof care.

📍 If you’re located within the highlighted area and looking for farrier services, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Call or text 704-500-5321 to inquire about availability and get on the schedule.

🐴 Limited spots available!

🐴🔥 BIG NEWS FROM MOOSE’S FARRIER SERVICE LLC! 🔥🐴We are excited to announce that WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING HAUL-INS at Forging...
10/11/2026

🐴🔥 BIG NEWS FROM MOOSE’S FARRIER SERVICE LLC! 🔥🐴

We are excited to announce that WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING HAUL-INS at Forging M Farm LLC in Hamptonville, NC!

With our 100 ft × 200 ft riding arena and fully equipped farrier shop, we now have a setup that allows us to take a more detailed approach to your horse’s hoof care and soundness.

One of the biggest advantages of haul-in appointments is having the space and facilities to:

🐎 Evaluate your horse in motion before and after shoeing.

🔨 Discuss lameness concerns and potential therapeutic shoeing options.

🐎 Assess movement and biomechanics to better understand how your horse is traveling.

🔨 Work toward specific performance and movement goals, whether your horse is a performance athlete or simply needs to be more comfortable.

Having the ability to watch a horse move, evaluate its needs, and make adjustments right here at the shop is something I’m extremely excited to offer!

💥 HAUL-IN APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED RATES! 💥

📍 Forging M Farm LLC
Hamptonville, North Carolina

📲 CALL OR TEXT: 704-500-5321

💬 Direct message Moose’s Farrier Service LLC or Forging M Farm LLC to get on the schedule!

At the end of the day, our goal has always been the same: Provide quality farrier care while helping horses move, perform, and feel their best.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your horse to the farm!

— Moose’s Farrier Service LLC

09/22/2026

📢 Important Scheduling & Trip Charge Update – Moose’s Farrier Service LLC

With the rising cost of fuel and other business expenses, Moose’s Farrier Service LLC is doing everything possible to keep our service prices from increasing.
One way we are working to accomplish this is by keeping horses in the same area grouped together on our schedule. This helps reduce unnecessary travel, fuel expenses, and time on the road while allowing us to continue providing quality farrier services at our current rates.

Please understand that if your horse loses a shoe and requires a special trip outside of our regularly scheduled route, an additional trip charge will apply.
We understand that lost shoes happen, and we will always do our best to accommodate these situations. However, making a separate trip for one horse comes with additional fuel and travel expenses that we can no longer absorb.

Our goal is to keep our prices as affordable as possible without compromising the quality of our work or the service we provide.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding, continued support, and cooperation as we work to keep our routes organized and our prices from increasing.

Thank you for choosing Moose’s Farrier Service LLC!

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It’s Monday!Moose’s Farrier Service will be down today while we get the rig fixed and back on the road. With my luck lat...
05/25/2026

It’s Monday!

Moose’s Farrier Service will be down today while we get the rig fixed and back on the road. With my luck lately, I could lock a farrier truck in a padded room with a rubber hammer and somehow it’d still break down. 😂

Katelyn will be reaching out to clients regarding appointment scheduling and any necessary adjustments. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support while we get things sorted out and rolling again.

Thank y’all for understanding!

❤️🫎

05/19/2026

🚨🚨🚨🚨 As of May 19th 2026 🚨🚨🚨🚨

Moose’s farrier service will no longer be taking any new clients right now. Thanks for the love and support. We are tapped out!

I will let you know when we will open books back up..

Big news for Mooses Farrier Service! 🎉𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭! As ou...
03/31/2026

Big news for Mooses Farrier Service! 🎉

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭! As our business continues to grow, we wanted to make sure we’re providing the best possible service to our clients—and bringing Katelyn on board is a huge step in that direction.

As we begin to transition to Katelyn handling all calls, messages, and scheduling, you can expect faster response times and smoother scheduling. This means less waiting and more efficient service for you and your horses!

Katelyn has a strong background in farm work and livestock care, with hands on experience in daily agricultural operations. She is also actively involved in rodeo and working with horses which has helped her develop discipline, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. She is so excited for this new chapter and looks forward to meeting each and everyone of you!

Thank you all for your continued support!

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨We haven’t posted in a bit, but we wanted to let our clients know that there are some big changes happeni...
03/25/2026

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

We haven’t posted in a bit, but we wanted to let our clients know that there are some big changes happening with Moose’s Farrier Service LLC.

We wanted to give everyone a heads up rather than blindsiding you. Growth is always a good thing, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

An official announcement will be coming in the next few days.

Thank you all for your continued support—it truly means a lot.

❤️🫎

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5545 Sparks Road
Hamptonville, NC
27020

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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