Luke Cain Awcf farrier.

Luke Cain Awcf farrier. Luke Cain AWCF Registered Farrier
Specialising in all aspects of farriery, barefoot trimming and remedial shoeing.

- Based in Penzance, covering the south west of Cornwall
- I offer a professional, patient and reliable service
- All aspects of shoeing and trimming undertaken including remedial work
- Experience of shoeing many different types of horses in a wide variety of
disciplines
- Any enquiries, small or large, please do not hesitate to contact me

County show season is upon us. Busy couple of weeks ahead for horses and people. This is one of our hunters off todo her...
19/05/2026

County show season is upon us. Busy couple of weeks ahead for horses and people. This is one of our hunters off todo her thing 🤞🤞

We will both be away from tomorrow afternoon crossing the Tamar , paying to shoe horses 😆. Any emergencies will be sorted on Sunday once I’m back .

This job certainly won’t ever let you get bored. A busy month ahead with a couple of county shows and competitions, mixe...
15/05/2026

This job certainly won’t ever let you get bored. A busy month ahead with a couple of county shows and competitions, mixed in with our day to day work 👌

Hope everyone has a good weekend 🍻👍

Never say “Never” I must admit , shoeing heavy horses is something I’ve tried to avoid. I’ve got a few that I trim and 1...
06/05/2026

Never say “Never”

I must admit , shoeing heavy horses is something I’ve tried to avoid. I’ve got a few that I trim and 1 other that we begrudgingly put fronts on 😆

However, Mr Maverick is an exception to the rule. We’ve done him since a youngster and he’s always been very mannerly and a true gentle giant.

He’s started to up his work load and his feet have been getting a bit of a battering and showing signs of environmental fatigue.

So today he got his first set. Traditionally shires would be shod with flat bar stock, however given that his feet are pretty short and broken up. We went with 17inches of inch by half concave, these are a lot lighter and gives him more traction on the roads .

Getting the handling of these big guys right when they’re young is so important, this guy will always have the best foot care because he’s so well behaved.

TGIF 🙏🍻The good 😇- The bad 🤯 - The Ugly 🤢From a typical Friday.Hope everyone has a good weekend 👌
01/05/2026

TGIF 🙏🍻

The good 😇- The bad 🤯 - The Ugly 🤢

From a typical Friday.

Hope everyone has a good weekend 👌

*Timing is everything *Last time I shod this pony, we found a small cavity on the medial quarter. With the ground condit...
28/04/2026

*Timing is everything *

Last time I shod this pony, we found a small cavity on the medial quarter. With the ground conditions so bad 7 weeks ago and the fact she lives out, I decided we would address the issue on this appointment.

Now that her feet and the ground have gone like rock 🤦‍♂️ it was the ideal time to treat the effected area. Wet and muddy conditions can significantly hamper the effectiveness of glues and similar products. To have the best results in application and treatment, the feet need to be as dry as possible.

In this cycle, the cavity had gotten slightly larger. All the necrotic horn was removed. The area was disinfected and treated with copper sulphate. To prevent the shoe being left exposed and the cavity vulnerable to further impaction of debris, The cavity was then filled with an acrylic glue with more copper sulphate mixed in to help keep the area free from bacterial and or fungal infections.

I also used a frog support pad and digital impression material to help stabilise the hoof capsule. Experience has taught me that you can never be to careful in these situations, having a form of solar or frog support is essential to get the desired outcome.

To shoe or not to shoe 🤷‍♂️Always a tricky decision for some people, or an easy one for others. This pony is displaying ...
22/04/2026

To shoe or not to shoe 🤷‍♂️

Always a tricky decision for some people, or an easy one for others. This pony is displaying one of the easiest signs of hoof capsule wear that I tell all my barefoot clients to keep an eye on.

When the hoof wall becomes lower than the sole, is a good indicator that shoes, boots or reducing work load is needed.

Harold is only just 4 and starting his ridden career, we are keen for him to stay comfortable and shoes were the best option for him. Horses posture can change massively if feet are allowed to become to short, causing muscular abnormalities and slowing the progress of a young animal.
(in my opinion and experience)

Saturday morning practice.Making the shoes on the job, Isn’t something we always have time for. Ernie of Cornwall Swimmi...
18/04/2026

Saturday morning practice.

Making the shoes on the job, Isn’t something we always have time for. Ernie of Cornwall Swimming Horses needed some spring shoes.

This process can take a little longer than a regular appointment, this guy is super chilled and very patient. Perfect for today’s practice.

Dewi did a great job on the 3 feet he shod, having the skills to do this quickly and efficiently is vital for every farrier. Can you believe that some people in the industry think this isn’t necessary anymore.

Dewi Rhys Davies working his magic on some very overdue donkeys. We did a very neglected pony a couple of weeks ago and ...
09/04/2026

Dewi Rhys Davies working his magic on some very overdue donkeys.

We did a very neglected pony a couple of weeks ago and a well overdue one this week.

The one we did a few weeks ago apparently hadn’t been done for 20 years.

That works out to be roughly 80 appointments in that time span, normal trims are £35 a bit of quick maths , that trim should really be £2800. And believe me it should have been.

So how would everyone charge for overdue work ?

Ive certainly heard every excuse under the sun, and my tolerance for B***s*** is extremely low nowadays. We are here to help horses, nothing more nothing less.

It’s been a barshoe kind of week. -Pre-made-Fabricated -hand madeIt’s very easy in this day and age to be able to order ...
27/01/2026

It’s been a barshoe kind of week.

-Pre-made
-Fabricated
-hand made

It’s very easy in this day and age to be able to order any shoe from the supplier and even easier to weld in an insert. However, in my opinion having the skills to make one from scratch and being able to teach someone those skills is very important.

All have their own purpose

Handmade shoes-well behaved horse.What more could you want on a Friday Hope everyone has a great weekend 🤙
16/01/2026

Handmade shoes-well behaved horse.
What more could you want on a Friday
Hope everyone has a great weekend 🤙

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Based In Gulval
Penzance

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Thursday 8am - 5pm
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