Farrier in Tollesboro, Kentucky (Lewis County)

Over 25 years of experience! Graduate of The Kentucky Horseshoeing School. Here to keep your horse healthy and feet balanced!

Barefoot/corrective trimming, glue on shoes, casting.

I am an experienced farrier servicing the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area. Graduate from The Kentucky Horse Shoeing School in 2008. I have worked mostly with Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventer, and pleasure horses. I provide trimming, sport shoeing, and pleasure shoeing services.... See More

Farrier Services provided nationally and Internationally. The Kentucky Horse Park is known for having more horse breeds than any other farm in the World. We Showcase each Breed in show standard conditions. As the only Farrier for the park with more then 130 variety of horses the knowledge of each breed and specifications for hoof quality and set up are essential. I shoe 3 day eveners , Hunter's, dressage, reining horses, carriage horses, draft horses etc. Each horse is an individual with their own set of circumstances. Each horse is shod according to those circumstances. I don't believe in the "band-aid" approach but a specific goal for correction. My motto has always been if "I can't fix it". I'll find the person who can". Having many horses in my care with every ailment imaginable they stay sound. Keeping it Simple and thinking out of the "box" when needed.... See More

Are you tired of farriers not calling you back? Tired of them not listening to your concerns about your horse? Then you are looking in the right place now!
I am a farrier located in Lexington KY but I travel throughout Ky. I am regularly in Louisville and the bowling green area and many places in between. I served a four year apprenticeship shoeing race horses. I have a lot of experience with lame horses because of that.
I have been under thousands of horses. I have experience with cold shoeing as well as glueing and patching.
I have experience in many breeds of horses, from minis to draft. From performance to pasture pets.
I charge very competitive rates and I understand that in today's economy what that means. I try not to charge trip fees as many do. I usually don't unless it is only 1 horse and I am making a special trip just for you and even then I usually just charge for gas and not my time driving

I promise that I'll always return phone calls.
I'll always keeps my appointments
I'll always try to do the best for your horse and the best for your pocket book
I'll even give my prices so you know up from what most are.

Trim $30
2 shoes and trim $60
4 shoes $85
Borium and drill tek are $10 extra because of the cost of the shoes
Patching starts at $50 and goes up because of the size and difficulty

If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment then feel free to give me a call at or email me at

Remember, No Hoof No Horse... See More

Nigel is a very experienced Farrier of 33 years who had a shoeing practice in England and now we live just outside Richmond KY.
He served a 4-1/2 year U.K. Farriery Apprenticeship and qualified 26 years ago and holds the much coveted Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (DWCF) exam and the post-graduate higher horse shoeing exam, the Associateship of the Worshipful company of Farriers (AWCF) accolade.   In 2022 he accomplished the Fellowship examination (FWCF) the highest Horseshoeing accolade in the world of Horseshoeing for which he passed the with Honours and one of only 5 farriers in the past 60 years to do so .

Nigel also holds the USA CF (Certified Farrier); CJF (Certified Journeyman Farrier) and Forging Endorsement certifications .

Nigel has had an extensive competitive career as a Farrier and which his main highlights include: National Industrial Blacksmithing Champion; Two Italian Farriery Show Champion titles in Verona Italy; A British National Champion Medallist and has represented the England Farrier Team 8 times as a reserve and main member, with 2 World Team International wins 2013/14 and as Reserve Individual International Show Champion 2014 at Stoneleigh U.K; 2 x World championship finalist in Calgary Canada 2007/13 and a Finalist at the Europe Farriery Championships in Austria 2012.  Most recently Nigel was reserve U.K. National Champion 2015 and Won the coveted prestigious World Horseshoeing Team Classic two years in a row in Kentucky 2016 & 2017. 
He is an included clinician to the fantastic Farriery training website "Know foot Know horse" and is appointed and approved as a Judge for 10 years by the Worshipful Company of Farriers in the U.K. 
Nigel was the England team farrier manager from 2012 to 2018 for both the senior and apprentice teams.  He is also a World wide teaching Farriery clinician and judge passing on his experience of shoeing and competition and forging skills and has given clinics in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Germany and many states in the USA. He is also a Renowned Farriery Judge worldwide.

Nigel’s shoeing experience covers a huge area of expertise from pleasure horses to dressage, sports horses show jumping and Hunters and individual disciplines in many USA horse sport disciplines.

Areas covered Lexington, Versailles , Richmond and some surrounding county’s . Clients are also welcome to travel Horses for shoeing & trimming appointments to the Foremans Forge shop .

Basic Prices
Trims $60 - Extensive/ over due trimming can be charged more if depending on the severity of the feet to be restored back to normal hoof capsule parameters.

Half set (front shoes & trim Hinds $160
Full Set (4 shoes) $275
Shoe replacement visits (pulled shoes) $75
Remedial & Surgical shoeing is priced per case & time /evaluation & veterinary consultation if necessary.
Some Shoeing prices can depend on type & use /requirements etc
Extras - pad systems , grip & traction & remedial modern materials priced as to use & application requirements.

A call charge may be applicable to certain distances.

Only taking clients who will stay on a regular cycle; no longer than every 5 weeks for shoeing and 7 weeks for trimming.

Unruly or Dangerous horses to shoe or trim cannot be catered for due to safety concerns for both Farrier & Holders .
Some cases for appropriate correct & safe sedation can be considered in certain situations.... See More

Over 34 years’ experience. Graduate of the KY Horseshoeing School. Published authors. Please contact via phone and not through website as we don’t pay for premier and cannot see your contact info. . Farrier of 2023 Derby winner Mage as a 2 year old.... See More

Professional Farrier services offering all your farrier needs. Experience in trimming, show horses, thoroughbreds, gaited, and non-gaited horses. Our goal is to keep horses sound and owners happy!

My name is Larry and I am a professional farrier. I work on all types of horses, from performance to pasture ponies, donkeys and minis. I offer total hoof care including trimming, shoeing and more. If you looking for an experienced and reliable farrier, you are looking in the right place!... See More

Perfection is principle in the service I provide for the horses in my care. No hoof, no horse.

I am a certified journeyman farrier with the American Farriers Association

Prompt and professional servicing your backyard pet or equine athlete for all types of farrier services and equine flextion therapy if you don't reach me leave your name number and brief message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible or send me a text... See More

I'm an AFA certified journeyman farrier .1989.graduate of the ky horseshoeing school and back up farrier for the,world equestrian games in Lexington ky . I specialize in therapeutic shoeing and several equine disciplines from hunter jumpers/ dressage / eventing / reining and performance horses... See More