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Farrier Services by Dustin Johnston
Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Ingrid Meldrum Dustin Johnston, Farrier in the Bow Valley and South Western Alberta.

I strive to provide the best service I can for the horse's sake. I take a calm, happy approach to shoeing and try my best to make it a positive interaction every time. My passion for horses drives me to learn more and do more every day. I strive to educate myself and adapt to the horse's needs, rather than argue and fight. By understanding behavior, signals and doing a little stretching sometimes,

I can make the experience more comfortable and build trust in the horses I work with. I take pride in a job well done and a happy horse, who welcomes me back for the next shoeing as well as the owner. Ingrid Meldrum, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and wife to Dustin Johnston. I have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology, natural horsemanship and communication by understanding the horse's cues. With those skills, I am able to help the horses I work with and give them a positive experience as well as a positive outcome. I am knowledgeable, reliable and have the horse's best interest in mind. In my work, I use my empathy and energy as tools to help understand what the horse is trying to communicate. I develop a plan and write assessments for the owner and anyone involved in the horse's well being to ensure transparency and understanding. Whether the horse has had an injury or just needs some maintenance, my goal is to make the horse feel good and in doing so, it will help the owner feel good about their horse's well-being. We hope that our combined skills will provide top quality service to you and your horse!

11/09/2025

That look you get when you get to do one of your favourite things; hold a horse for the farrier! Ingrid was pretty stoked to be able to hold a horse for the top ten and top five goes at the Blacksmith World Championships last week at Spruce Meadows! 🏇

Thank you to for giving us the opportunity to go and watch the competition last week! We enjoyed meeting and talking with the competitiors and their families from different countries, all over the world!🌎

⚒️ The competition was put on by and and ran for 5 days. There was live shoeing and specimen shoe classes, including a newly introduced Lance Sloman Memorial class, which will run every year. The competition would not run without sponsors and they deserve a huge thank you for both their donations and as well their time! 🙏

We are already excited for next year! 🤠

28/07/2025

Snacks!

What a wonderful way to keep your equine practitioner happy and ready to keep working! 💪

05/06/2025

Twice the hoof, twice the work! 💪

Gypsy Vanner and Quarter Horse hoof clippings.

24/05/2025

It's pretty awesome when the lameness turns out to be an abcess! Stetson was very thankful for the relief!

15/05/2025

Ranch Horse Love! 💛

Today this hard-working fella got a bit of bodywork and stretching for what was likely the first time ever! Swipe ⬅️ to the last slide to see the endless releases!
Looking forward to a follow-up and seeing the changes in a few weeks!

Ranch horses are athletes; just not in a show ring. They cut, rope, make tight turns and sometimes even jump over fallen trees in the woods to catch a weary pair!

Contact if you are interested in bodywork for your Ranch athlete!

📞 403-497-5070
📧 [email protected]

14/05/2025

Does Patsy know that it is her birthday?
Probably not.
Does she appreciate special attention from her human whilst surrounded by her friends?
The look on her face will tell!

🥳 Happy 23rd birthday to our sweet matriarch!

18/04/2025

Rosie posie, pudding and pie
Kicked the farrier and made him cry!

THAT'S not true. She stands like a dream
And Is a big fan of her massage/farrier team!

If your horse is older or a struggle to shoe,
Give us a call- we know what to do!

🌷Happy Easter, everyone! Have a great long weekend! 🐰

04/03/2025

It has been said that our animals take on our character traits and can be viewed as "mirrors of us".

This mirror metaphor has rung true for many duos we have met, and we are certainly not exempt! Pictured here is Ingrid's mare, Patsy, who is refusing to drink and even *touch* the water trough in front of her. We have tried many different ways (as you can see with all the treats) to get this horse to drink out of this specific trough- to no end! She was getting shocked by a metal trough a couple of months ago and even coliced before we figured out what was going on.

This particular trough has never shocked Patsy, and the other horses drink from it. She is justified in her decision not to drink - for fear of being shocked. Her stubbornness is not unlike Ingrid's (whose parents can attest) and is a prime example of how our horses are a mirror of our own personality - good and bad qualities!

Oh Patsy, we love you anyway! 💖

21/10/2024

Last weekend we had the opportunity to help pull shoes and trim some horses in a beautiful setting. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends, mountains and ponies!

11/09/2024

IN SEARCH OF ACREAGE RENTAL

Hey friends, Ingrid and I are looking for a place to rent in the Cochrane/Calgary area. We are willing to move a bit outside of that area but are trying to stay close to where we have established our business. We're self sufficient, responsible, friendly and handy.

We have one very well behaved border collie who is no trouble around livestock and other dogs or cats. Also have 3 ponies and an outdoor cat. We would hope to have our ponies on the same property. We would provide care and feed etc.

Looking to move in December 1st if possible but are flexible if the right place comes along. Message me with any suggestions or forward my info to anyone looking for a tenant.

07/09/2024

Well said!

01/09/2024

Gave the motorized lawn mower a break...

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Dusty Rose Farrier Service by Dustin Johnston.

Trimming and shoeing horses in the Bow Valley and Southern Alberta. I strive to help all horses in need and understand that without good feet, a horse cannot perform properly. I have studied with former Olds College teachers and have a sense of compassion for older horses and shoe in a way which makes them comfortable and relaxed. When it comes to younger horses, I have the patience and understanding to help them. I do my best to ensure a quality service with care and attention for the horses feet as well as the horse itself while shoeing.