Duncan The Farrier

18/11/2025

If you are going to jump hedges, remember to check your horses legs and feet for thorns...!

Lucky no harm done here, if you are not so lucky make sure you contact your vet.

08/09/2025

If you are sending me photos of horse feet please take note of below.

Originally drawn by Patty Stiller, stolen from Harry Spinks.

08/07/2025

Full day of foal assignment and trimming. First time for some at 3 to 4 weeks old.

As always I never take enough photos!

06/05/2025

Well done team!

30/04/2025

Foal assessment in the sunshine.

06/04/2025

17/12/2024

Perfect winter shoeing set up!

Even got the heating on. (For the horses benefit of course!)

27/10/2024

*Polite reminder*
With short daylight hours, winter is clearly here again.

Please help me to do my job to the highest standards by having your horse in a clean and safe environment.

Smooth flat concrete floor, under cover - if possible. Appointments may have to be rearranged in the worst of weather.

Horses with clean legs and feet. If your horse has been turned out please have a supply of towels to dry legs with. Please don't try to wash them, you just end up with a wetter muddy mess.

If your horse feels the cold and wishes to be rugged please ensure they have a clean rug that is not covered in dirt and 💩 as I have to put my face right next it.

Thanks as always to all of my brilliant clients, we can get through winter between us!

03/10/2024

Little medial hoof extensions.

So important to correct limb imbalances with young foals before the growth plates close.

This foal will be monitored every 2 weeks till we are confident that the limb is straight and stable.

27/09/2024

Only the best!

No blaming your tools here...