Farrier in Grand Prairie, Texas (Dallas County)

Providing a professional service for horse owners with 1 to 3 horses. Specializing in bare-foot horses. 39 years of experience. Serving Parker, Wise and Tarrant Counties.

Dr. Pittman ,veterinarian and farrier, provides an in depth detailed and successful approach to lameness problems in the lower limb. Treating common foot problems such as laminitis, navicular, thin soles,crushed heels, club feet.

Hot or cold shoeing

Trimming- shoeing - corrective shoeing.

Shoeing, trimming, horses, mules, donkeys

Dr. Metcalf, offers podiatry services tailored to your horses needs. Our goal is to not only provide additional services to improve your horses overall performance / well-being but to provide an integrated approach, involving both your farrier and your veterinarian. With an estimated 80% of lameness issues stemming from a problem associated with the foot, an understanding of the biomechanical / physiologic as well as pathologic conditions of the foot is required to provide the best therapy for your horses needs.
Services provided include, consultation with you or you and your farrier. Digital radiographs used to guide the application the appropriate orthotic. Contrast venogram; available as a diagnostic aid for laminitic cases. Application of various therapeutic shoes both nail on or glue on, as well as hot and cold shoeing applications for the treatment of various conditions of the foot. Corrections associated with hoof capsule distortions such as long toe-under run heels, club feet and sheared heels. Corrections of wall defects such as quarter cracks, toe cracks, and various traumatic conditions of the hoof wall. Treatment of severe infections such as canker, thrush, seedy toe, and severe abscesses, and puncture wounds. Treatment and removal of keratomas. Juvenile orthotics provide both evaluation and treatment of angular, flexural, and rotational deformities associated with the developing juvenile.
Furthermore, we provide additional services in the areas of equine chiropractics, sports medicine, acupuncture, and advanced equine dentistry. We are a 24 hour facility equipped with digital radiograph, ultrasound and endoscopic capabilities.... See More

11 years shoeing horses. pacific coast horse shoeing diploma . apprentice with German master farrier jan kahle my specialty is i have trained and shod horses in dressage roping reining cutting and barrel raceing I understand what shoeing does to the kind of performance the horse is doeing and what works in the saddle after all how can you know your work is good if you don't know what a good horse feel s rides or moves like!... See More

Servicing North Texas and South Oklahoma. Shoe all disciplines of horses, provide quality care for you and your horse.

Farrier accepting new clients.
Mobile shoeing/trimming

I have been a farrier for the last 20 yrs. I am a graduate of The Texas Horseshoeing School. I just relocated to the Mabank Texas area and I am currently taking any and all new customers.

I have been trimming and shoeing horses for over a decade in North Texas and Oklahoma. My goal is not only your satisfaction but your horse's overall balance & performance. My background includes training, equine adjustments, and corrective shoeing. Because of my background in training, I have a successful reputation with colts and problem horses. I do not believe in solving problems with horses by using drugs.

If you are searching for a farrier who is dependable, arrives on time, and will have patience with your horse, I'm the farrier for you. My references include the "Glory Riders" and many client references upon request.... See More