Ben Benson Farrier

Ben Benson Farrier AWCF Master Farrier- Oxfordshire
Remedial & Performance Farriery
London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris Olympics

Ben Benson AWCF is a Master Farrier covering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire. Ben works with a huge range of clients, from those with 5* level and Olympic horses in all disciplines, to children’s ponies and leisurely hackers. With a specialism and passion for remedial and performance farriery, Ben is able to differentiate between the requirements for each horse’s di

scipline, individual confirmation and circumstances. The service offered by Ben Benson Farriery allows us to liaise with vets and all types of para-professionals (eg saddle fitter or physio) about specific horses, and the ability to work together collectively to help resolve issues. We have two vans on the road at all times, allowing us the flexibility to cover a large area, while working in two locations at once, increasing our ability to deal with emergencies as quickly as possible. Shoeing appointments are also available at our bespoke forge in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire – ideally situated in a thriving equine area with ample parking available and excellent facilities, providing the optimal setting for us to fully assess your horse and his needs. We are able to make and fit (or when required, to fabricate) any remedial or therapeutic shoe when/as needed. We are proud to provide an exceptional service, just give us a call to discuss your requirements. Affiliates: Agria Pet Insurance Ltd

BT Benson Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Agria Pet Insurance Ltd who administer the insurance and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 04258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring who is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. Find out more: https://quote.agriapet.co.uk/?affid=196472/

After a summer of hot weather, the ground can be harder than you think…Hard ground can be tough on horses’ feet, so it’s...
02/09/2026

After a summer of hot weather, the ground can be harder than you think…

Hard ground can be tough on horses’ feet, so it’s worth thinking about how you can give them a little extra support when conditions are less forgiving 🐴

When the ground gets hard, a little extra attention to those feet can go a long way.

Every horse is different, so your farrier can help you work out what’s most appropriate for your horse and their individual needs.

28/08/2026

Welcome to Part One of the Van Tour - we’re starting with the boot!

From the everyday essentials to the tools and equipment that make a mobile farrier workshop possible, there’s a lot more packed in here than you might expect…

Keep your eyes peeled for part 2… because there’s plenty more to see on the other side.

Happy National Dog Day… a great excuse to share some appreciation for our four-legged friends.As much as life revolves a...
26/08/2026

Happy National Dog Day… a great excuse to share some appreciation for our four-legged friends.

As much as life revolves around horses, we couldn’t do it without the support of our motley crew behind the scenes.

Frank, Dave, Bibi & Alfie - thank you for being the best farriery assistants (although lazy, greedy and a little needy at times - we love you all dearly!)

We’re sometimes asked very specific questions like this, but with farriery, the answer isn’t always as straightforward a...
24/08/2026

We’re sometimes asked very specific questions like this, but with farriery, the answer isn’t always as straightforward as the question…

This particular example is about showing how we approach a case, rather than suggesting there is one “correct” pad for every flat-footed Thoroughbred.

There are a lot of factors that influence the way a foot functions, and what works well for one horse may be completely inappropriate for another. That’s why we don’t want to make recommendations based purely on a description or what we can see externally.

Good-quality X-rays give us valuable information and help us understand the individual foot before deciding what intervention, if any, is appropriate.

The aim is always to build the right mechanical package for that horse, at that time, for the job they need to do.

Hopefully this gives a little more insight into why the answer to “what pad would you use?” is often: it depends on the horse in front of us.

Our final day in Aachen! After a demanding cross-country day yesterday, the Swedish combinations came forward looking fa...
16/08/2026

Our final day in Aachen!

After a demanding cross-country day yesterday, the Swedish combinations came forward looking fantastic as they took on the final phase of the FEI World Eventing Championships.

After a nail-biting day of competition, it was amazing news to land back in the UK and hear that Team Sweden have qualified for the LA Olympics 2028!

A huge well done to the riders, horses, grooms and the whole support team - it’s been a pleasure to be part of it and to play a small role behind the scenes.

The eventing chapter is now wrapped up, but Aachen 2026 continues!

For now, time to head home to the forge…

16/08/2026

What a Saturday in Aachen!

The horses and riders took on a seriously challenging cross-country course - something that Aachen is known for and yesterday was no different, with plenty of questions to answer and some incredible performances along the way.

Now it’s Sunday, and after the final horse inspection this morning, it’s down to the last phase - show jumping, with the World Championship medals on the line.

Stay tuned… 🇸🇪🔥

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Swalcliffe
Banbury
OX155EX

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