Farrier in Mebane, North Carolina (Alamance County)

14+ year professional natural hoofcare practitioner providing compassionate service for horse's hooves following natural trim methods... Recommending holistic approaches for maintenance and rehabilitation including nutrition, environment, exercise and regular trims... Using a whole horse approach to promote soundness and health... Maintaining a reputation built of heart-felt care and reliability for horses and their caretakers. Natural barefoot horse hoof trimming results in healthy, correct hooves promoting soundness along with natural form and function - without horseshoes. It addresses lameness due to laminitis, navicular, frog disease, white line separation and more. Natural trimming focuses on establishing or maintaining correct hoof form and function relative to the horse’s physiology; providing a proven and effective alternative to conventional hoof care methods. Hoof health depends on regular and consistent trims: inconsistency negatively affects overall soundness and health. Addressing the following: transition from shoes, mild to acute laminitis, navicular, imbalance due to compensation, white line disease, thrush abscesses, seedy toe, boot fitting. Overgrowth, poor/unbalanced nutrition, lack of free movement over varied terrain in the environment can contribute to abscesses, discomfort, infections, injuries. Assistance available with education, resources, problem solving, nutrition, environment and exercise. Accepting new clients within 2 hour radius of Benson, NC.... See More

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Located in Union Ridge North Carolina, 12 miles north of Burlington. I provide high quality horseshoeing and a specific hoof care plan for each client with the understanding that horseshoeing is not a one-size-fits-all situation and that sometimes a less-is-more approach is necessary. Contact at three three six, four three seven, four five five nine.... See More

AFA Certified Farrier (CF). Hot and cold shoeing, trims (donkeys too!), and tack-on service for loose and lost shoes provided within 30 miles of Chapel Hill NC. Weekend availability. Trimming and shoeing focus on hoof balance for optimal health, comfort, and movement. Available to meet with your veterinarian to develop a shoeing plan in acute and chronic situations. Are you not sure what your hoof care needs are? Ask for a free consultation.... See More

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Wilkinson Farriery ServiceWilkinson Farriery Service

Jan 1998 - Present · 26 yrs 11 mosJan 1998 to Present · 26 yrs 11 mos
A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of a horse's hoof and the placing of shoes to the horse's foot. A farrier couples a subset of the blacksmith's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with a subset of veterinary medicine (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb) to address the care of the horse's feet.

* AFA Certified Farrier
* AFA Member ( American Farrier's Association) since 1998
* NCFA Member ( North Carolina's Farrier's Association)
since 1999
* Support Farrier for the NC Veterinary School of Medicine
(participated in the Veterinary Student "Ride with the Farrier
Program and Horse owners class - How to maintain your
horse's feet)
* WEG ( World Equestion Games) - Selected Farrier to
support the games

Specialties: Corrective
Therapeutic Horseshoeing
Barefoot Trimming
Practical

Dressage
Jumpers
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Farrier Services (Barefoot Trimming or Shod) Equine Massage, Kinesio Taping, Thermal Imaging.

We put the horse first by determining the best way to keep your horse sound, whether that be with shoes, pasture trim, Barefoot trim, or boots. The owners input and the horses well-being will determine which method to use. Thirty Plus years of experience in Equine Sports Massage.... See More

Each horse is cared for individually for their personal discipline and environment. Utilizing 25+ years experience in hoof art and 40+ years horsemanship.

Certified Hoof Care Professional Farrier, Horse "Barefoot Hoof Trimming" Services, restoring natural balance to the hoof. Transitioning horses out of traditional shoes. Teacher of "Hoof Form and Function" Equine Sciences at NC State. Sale and fitting of "Renegade Hoof Boots". Accomplished in Equine Nutrition as taught by Dr. Elleanor Kellon, DVM. Accomplished in "Natural horse" handling , Level 2 Graduate of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Services provided in Raleigh, North Carolina and surrounding areas.

Call or Text Lisa Ross at for appointments and consultations.... See More

I have been shoeing horses my whole life, had the blessing to work under some of the best farriers in the industry (Gene Kennedy, Grey Boyd, G.W. White, Danny Harmon and many others who helped me prefect my passion for horses). I went to NC STATE UNIVERSITY for animal science and studied under several different vets in the different disciplines of the medical field in the equestrian world.... See More

We understand that your horse is not only your partner but your best friend, and will treat him that way. All trimming and shoeing is done with patience and respect for your horse. I am not only a Farrier but an Animal Science major intersted in all aspects of farriery.... See More

With over 35+ years of experience, we are determined to bring you the absolute best in hoof care at Craig's Farrier Service. Whether you have a pleasure riding horse, a miniature pony, a donkey, or a mule you want a farrier who will listen to you and work with you. You want a farrier you can trust.
Owner Craig Horvath began an apprenticeship in shoeing horses when he was 17. Following in the footsteps of his Father (another farrier with 35 years of experience) he underwent 6 years of apprenticeship at Calder Racetrack in Miami FL. Craig learned all methods of hot and cold shoeing, corrective shoeing, overall hoof care, and preventative maintenance. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, Craig was certified with the State of Florida and the IJHU (International Chapter of Journeyman Horseshoers). He spent considerable time at the Gulfstream and Hialeah racetracks in Florida as well.
Since moving to North Carolina over 10 years ago, he has built a reputation of excellence and dependability among his clients. Craig's service area includes a 25-mile radius around Raleigh, NC.
Please visit our website (www.craigsfarrierservice.com) or call ) for more information.... See More

Graduate from Five Star Horseshoeing School. Studied under Dusty Franklin (AFA educator of the year 2010, US Farrier Team for the past 3 years). Paul Goodness (Sport Horse, Three day event farrier and lameness expert with Marion DuPont Medical Equine Center.

Specializing in lameness and sport horses.... See More