Farrier in Argenta, Illinois (Macon County)

B.W.F.A certified journeyman
i use all new products from hoof cast to vet tec products to get your horses feet into best condition and shape i shoe the horse and have the understanding each horse is different and needs different work

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We offer quality services for your four legged friends at a reasonable price. We pride ourselves on being punctual and honest with our clients we make sure our clients know if we are running behind or if we are gonna be a bit behind. PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA TEXT OR PHONE CALL. you can also find me on Facebook at Spirit Of The Prairie Horse Trimming or under Stormy Hopkins... See More

Middlefork Forge is a multi-farrier practice located in east central Illinois, owned and operated by Steve Sermersheim CJF TE, AWCF. We have been in business for over 25 years and serve most of central Illinois. Steve and his staff work at Monfort and associates DVM 2 days a week and the University of Illinois large animal hospital as needed, and have an ambulatory service six days a week.... See More

Please send a message through my website to contact me. I am no longer servicing Illinois or surrounding areas. I am only training owners to trim their own horses via online courses and coaching at this time.

I graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor's in Animal Science with nutrition as my main focus in 2012. I studied the physiology and anatomy of horses while I worked for and managed the university horse farm. During this time I became a certified barefoot trimmer with emphasis on navicular and founder rehab through Ida Hammer studying the methods of Pete Ramey. During my apprenticeship I trimmed over 3,000 hooves covering all types of lamenesses founder, whiteline disease and thrush problems.
I have since found a better way of trimming which targets run forward/crushed low heels and works to restore them. This increases the soundness of the horse drastically and the thickness of the sole. It also increases the size of the hoof and therefore the stability of the horse.
The keys to success with barefoot horses are lots of exercise (I mean lots), diet, environment and excellent, intelligent hoof care.... See More