Farrier in Satellite Beach, Florida (Brevard County)

Owner - Hayden Howe
Graduate of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School
Certificate Holder of Achievement for Forging Skills

A Balanced Approach to Barefoot Trimming

Yes - I will be there on time!
Yes - I can be flexible with your schedule
Yes - I can do last minute appointments provided I have room in my schedule
Yes - I will do Mini's, Drafts, Mules, etc.

Trims - $35-40 depending on location

Multi-Horse Discounts available on a single trip.... See More

VS Equine Work has been serving Florida since 1995: Offering a holistic common sense approach of balancing the hoof while viewing the equine whole; taking into account the horse’s lifestyle, muscle condition, nutrition, riding discipline, saddlery, environment and relationship with the owner. Barefoot Trimming - Hoof Rehabilitation Specialist - Gentle, Patient and Reliable... See More

serving Florida horseman for over twenty years.

Professional Farrier Services

My name is Dave Boatman and I co-own Valhalla Ranch with my wife Jo.
I obtained some of my farrier experience in England and when I moved to America I completed Red Tomlinson's Farrier school in Daytona, Florida. I qualified with distinction and became a certified Farrier and a member of The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association (BWFA).
I have extensive experience with horses, competing on the Rodeo circuit and working as a Western Riding Instructor/Trainer.
Valhalla Ranch is your total equine package, offering full farrier services, equine/canine/human massage, Western riding lessons, training, horse and barn care.
We have successfully ran our business in Virginia for 5 years and are now expanding our operations to Florida covering both states.
We are currently updating our website to include our new location and services in Florida, which is now our head office and main residence.... See More

I have years of experience with all styles of riding English and Western. I have been shoeing since i was young. I am certified. I offer Hot, Cold, and Corrective shoeing along with corrective and basic trims. My biggest strength is corrective shoeing. I am very good with lame horses along with young or abused horses. I have a very high patience level and can work as slow or as fast as needed. I do travel all over South FL. I go as far up as Tampa area on the west coast all the way down, and as far up as the Melbourne area on the east coast all the way down and anywhere between. I am very responsible about keeping horses on a schedule and calling clients back.... See More

STARK'S EQUINE SOLUTIONS FARRIER SERVICE

The long term soundness and usefulness of your horse depends on the quality of hoof care your horse receives over it's lifetime. Every horse benefits from being on a regular trimming or shoeing schedule, not from waiting until a shoe eventually falls off or a hoof chips before seeking help. Increasing periods between trims or shoes is a false economy and often result in expensive repair further down the road. Farrier science has progressed from the days when the village blacksmith was called to put shoes on horses to the here and now which encompasses so much more than just shoeing a horse. Science is a state of knowing. With a great body of scientific knowledge (Applied Equine Podiatry) to draw from and a refined scientific method to determine the best course of action, I am able to use my skills and knowledge set forth in the farrier science to improve the health and performance of horses.

I always expose the foot to proper environmental stimuli, making every effort to promote proper structure and function to develop and achieve high performance. I accept the fact that the horse has the innate ability to heal itself, and that domestication has caused imbalance and broken the golden rule of "Do No Harm." The Internal Arch is what I balance to, being able to visualize the foot within the hoof capsule during the trim or shoe application and provide the correct stimulus for proper growth. Stimulus being the primary factor, in respect to domestication as we know it today. Performance is achieved when each structure is capable of sustaining Dynamic Equilibrium of function for the demands asked of it (S+F=P).

When it comes to “barefoot trimming,” I'm really not sure what the fuss is all about? You can’t expect your horses to fare well on rocky or rough terrain when riding if they are only exposed to soft ground at home. It’s just not going to happen. The only solution here is to add some varied terrain into your pasture or riding areas. Pea gravel is a great way to do this and/or gradually increase your riding time on rough terrain on a consistent basis. If you are unable to condition your horses feet for use on varied terrain do him/her a favor and have them shod or at the very least hoof boots will be your best option.

Fundamentally, there is a lot of basic science lacking when it comes to trimming and shoeing horses. Options and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to dealing with horse hoof difficulties is paramount. One size does not fit all. When it comes to most things, this type of approach tends not to work well as many hoof-care providers have become complacent with simplicity.

If your horse goes well without shoes great! If your horse goes well with shoes, I think that's great, too!

At the end of the day your horse is going to tell you how things are going, at least if you're paying attention...

Serving the greater Central Florida area:

Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Okeechobee, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard Counties.

Travel outside of these areas $0.30/mile.

Jason Stark, DAEP, MAEP, FAR

- Phone or text

Terms and Conditions

1. I work by appointment only and appointments are sacred. I will call/text if I am running late.

2. I conditionally guarantee my work.

3. I expect payment at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. I accept cash, cheque, or credit card 2.75% swipe fee as payment.

4. I do not work on horses with chronic behavior problems.

5. I require a decent area in which to work.

6. First appointment I require a competent person to be present to handle the horse.... See More

Providing full farrier service to Central Florida since 1992.

Blacksmith Farrier- Only doing shoe removal and trims at this time!

4L Services LLC. I only provide trimming services at this time in any south Florida area

Shoeing and trimming for performance and soundness. 25 years experience.
Please contact directly, I do not receive messages sent through new horse.

Serving the central Florida area. Shoeing and trimming for performance and soundness.