Tommy Workman Farrier NZ Equine Limited

Tommy Workman Farrier NZ Equine Limited Mid Canterbury based Farrier covering all of your Farriery needs After Qualifying, I went on to sub-contracting to four different Farriers.

Being a UK Qualified Farrier, I undertook the vigorous Worshipful Company of Farriers 4 year long Diploma Apprenticeship in Farriery. The majority of the apprenticeship is supervised by an 'Approved Training Farrier' in the work place, along with every 6 months time spent at one of the three Farrier Training Colleges. While completing my apprenticeship, I gained invaluable experience working with

a wide range of equine disciplines and breeds. Throughout my apprenticeship I regularly worked for high profile customers such as 'William Fox-Pitt' (3 day event rider) and 'Dai Walters' (racehorse owner), where I frequently dealt with extremely valuably horses. I was also lucky enough during my apprenticeship to have worked alongside several highly regarded equine veterinarians, gaining vast knowledge and in hand experience with Remedial Farriery. They all had their own specialised area in Farriery, which allowed me the fantastic opportunity to further increase my Equine and Horseshoeing knowledge. Horses have always been a large part of my life since a young age. During my early teens years in the UK, most weekends I would Hunt with my Father and Sister on Horse back across the moors of south-west Devon with our local fox hounds. At the age of 16 I went to the Doncaster 'Northern Racing College' so I could learn how to race ride over National Hunt Fences. While at the college I was in the top percentage of students, from there I was lucky enough to lead our Graduation Parade across the gallops. Upon completion of the Northern Racing College, I was honoured to be offered a chance to trial for the Champion Trainer 'Paul Nicholls' at one of his yards where I was subsequently offered the job. However my initial intentions were to only attend the Racing College to learn how to Race Ride for my own personal enjoyment, rather than it becoming my full time employment. So I continued to pursue my long term career choice of becoming a Qualified Farrier. I was lucky enough to continue my love for racing through the backing of my parents, where they provided me the opportunity to train and race my own 2 thoroughbreds at 'Point 2 Point' level (National Hunt Fences). Shortly after this, I embarked on my 4 1/2 year long Farriery Apprenticeship.

14/07/2025

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Availability for new clients across the Canterbury region. Get in touch today!
14/07/2025

Availability for new clients across the Canterbury region. Get in touch today!

Peanut and Penny … the trouble makers! Done and dusted for another 6 weeks 🐴💪
06/04/2025

Peanut and Penny … the trouble makers!
Done and dusted for another 6 weeks 🐴💪

Fixings up St Kevin’s College ponies 🐎💪
23/08/2024

Fixings up St Kevin’s College ponies 🐎💪

20/08/2024

No fingers were harmed in the making of this video 😅

12/07/2024

❔Did you know❔
There is no evidence that white hooves are weaker than black hooves...

Hoof colour is determined by pigmentation and does not affect the strength of the feet.

Strong hooves depend on genetics, diet, age, environment and management.

It's likely to be believed because it's much easier to see bruising and damage in white feet.

21/05/2024

This big dressage mare decided she wanted time off work 🐎🚑 and picked up an abscess lasting several weeks!
Between the vet and I, we decided the best plan of attack was to fit a heart bar shoe for support, along with a hospital plate to maintain a clean environment for the poultice dressings.

The children of Mayfield School had some tough questions for me 😅
19/05/2024

The children of Mayfield School had some tough questions for me 😅

A big thank you to Charlotte for arranging her farrier to come and demonstrate how he cleans Willow's hooves.

12/05/2024

The books are open - Get in quick to secure your 6 weekly spot!

Mid Canterbury based Farrier covering all of your Farriery needs

18/04/2024

From far and wide,
Thank you for all the Birthday Wishes x

27/03/2024

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