HOT SHOD FORGE

04/10/2024

Hi everyone I’m letting everyone know that after tomorrow I will no longer be shoeing horse as I will be endeavoring on a new adventure in my career. Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the last few years I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Nicholas Edwards
Hot shod forge

22/04/2024

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Winter is on its way 😱

Here's how you can best prep for the farrier in winter weather:

✅ Make sure Fluffy is clean and dry. Brush off that caked on mud.

❌ Fluffy is not standing in mud or loose ground. A solid, firm, dry surface will yield the best work achieved by your farrier. So your getting your monies worth on high quality hoof care. A cheap flooring solution is a large rubber mat from Bunnings etc. Just make sure Fluffy is well practiced in standing on it.

✅ Take Fluffy's wet rugs off. We would like to remain dry the rest of the day. Dry rugs can stay on to keep Fluffy warm.

✅ Pick out Fluffy's mud balled feet.

✅ Brush/wipe off Fluffy's muddy feet and legs. Make sure you have a good stash of old towels.

❌ Hose legs. Wet legs = Wet farrier. 💧

✅ Provide shelter where possible. Farriers are like cats, we DON'T like getting wet. Have you ever wondered why your farrier stopped returning to your property over winter 🤔

✅ A hot drink. Warm up your farrier with a hot cuppa. You'd be surprised how much we appreciate such a small gesture ☕😍

❌ Have Fluffy and friends hanging out in the paddock upon our arrival. We want to get working straight away so we can get out of the weather. Please have them caught early. 🐴🐴

28/02/2024

So true

One Of Many Reasons The Farrier Will Ask If You Found The Shoe

30/01/2024

Food for thought:

If you think a good farrier is expensive try using a cheap one and see how expensive it gets 😉

21/02/2023

18/01/2023

Hoofcare Workshop EOI

In light of seeing a lot of interest on another post about hoof care and recognising the need in this region for people to learn and understand more about their horse’s feet, I have decided to offer my expertise and get expressions of interest in running a 2 day weekend course myself.

My qualifications are:
Cert 4 Training and Assessment
Cert 3 Farrier Blacksmith

We are not an RTO. This weekend seminar will offer no formal qualification. It is purely for personal use.

Classes would be limited to 10 people, bringing their own horse, to ensure quality of training and making sure people understand what is being taught, relevant to their own needs.

Learn about:
* Safe handling procedures
* Hoof anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Trimming to achieve a balanced hoof
* Hoof problem identification

Price $500 +GST, including sausage sizzle lunch and light refreshments.

Location Warral.

Dates to be advised.

Please PM with your interest.

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas and a happy new year from everyone at hot shod forge. Will see you all in the new year. We are closed from 23/12/2022 and resume work on the 3/1/2023.
Thank you for all the people who have supported our team over the last year.

02/12/2022

Horse had surgery on annular ligament on both hinds. On vet advice we have put a set of rolled toes on the hinds.

16/11/2022

Due to flooding and closed roads, I’ve had a big job cancellation freeing me up for tomorrow…

Therapeutic or regular shoeing/ trimming work all welcomed.

If you need a farrier tomorrow (Thursday 16th), send me a message and I’ll see what I can do. Will reply in the morning 🐴

14/11/2022

07/11/2022

They don’t last forever!