Cooper Farrier Services

Cooper Farrier Services Horseshoeing services in Wellington
Trained by Richard Clarkson of Wellington Farrier Services and P I have owned and ridden horses for 15 years.

Trained at the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, California, USA, under Bob Smith, Chairman of the American Farriers Association Education Council, and an Inductee of The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. In USA, I gained a Diploma in Farrier Science, Certification with the American Farriers Education Council, and Certificates in Equine Anatomy, Conformation, Lameness, and Forge Principles

and Application. I graduated top of Class, and worked alongside some very successful Professional Farriers, on both English sport horses, and Western reiners, as well as pleasure mounts and miniatures

In New Zealand, I have worked under Richard Clarkson, who has mentored me along my journey since the beginning. I believe good, sound shoeing is hugely important in an equine athletes life, and while I like routine shoeing, I really enjoy working with vets and other farriers on corrective cases and improving performance.

Response to Fuel Price IncreasesTo my valued clients - Unfortunately, the increases in fuel prices are not able to be a...
22/03/2026

Response to Fuel Price Increases

To my valued clients -

Unfortunately, the increases in fuel prices are not able to be absorbed on an ongoing basis. For this reason, I find it necessary to add a Service Fee to my invoices for the duration of the fuel price increase.

Please be understanding, as I am fully aware that there is ongoing increases for everyone.

The Service fee will not be a broad increase to the price of every horse, but rather a single fee per stop

This means that, instead of adding to the price of all services, clients will pay one fee of $10, regardless of how many horses are attended to at the site.

If there are multiple clients at the same site , this will be reduced to $5 per client.

As always, I appreciate my clients loyalty and understanding, and I look forward to continuing to provide the best service possible to you all!

3D pads are a great addition to the farrier's toolbox. They allow us to provide extra support to the caudal aspect of th...
12/03/2026

3D pads are a great addition to the farrier's toolbox. They allow us to provide extra support to the caudal aspect of the foot, distributing weight across a wider area, and offering extra load carrying capacity with use of a frog plate.

Addison also thinks they happen to make an excellent teething ring...

I continue to be disappointed by the dishonesty that some people in the horse industry display.Today I read a "For Sale"...
20/02/2026

I continue to be disappointed by the dishonesty that some people in the horse industry display.

Today I read a "For Sale" post for a horse I worked on in January which was downright dangerous. The shoeing nearly couldn't be completed as the horse reared, kicked, and slipped over while playing up for me to work on . Today I read in its ad that it is being sold as " immaculate manners on the ground " as well as the stock standard line of " Good to float, shoe worm etc." This is absolutely not the case, as I also saw the same horse having to be forcibly loaded onto a truck at a show in January where a dressage whip was used, and the person assisting loading the horse narrowly missed a violent kick to the head.

This kind of ongoing behavior is the reason people are being sold unsuitable horses, and is going to be the reason that a rider, or an Equine professional, be it Bodyworker, Farrier, Vet gets seriously injured .

It is time to stop selling horses as safe when there are behavioral issues . It is just not fair on the horse, or the buyer, or anyone else who has to deal with the issue down track.

My only hope is that people do their due dilligence when buying horses - don't be afraid to question things, ask for references, try the horse in different scenarios
We ALL stand to benefit from people being more honest as sellers, and more cautious as buyers

16/02/2026

The week hasn't started as planned!

After a quick trip away to visit a sick family member last week, we came across to Taupo for the weekend and into the middle of this storm .

I was meant to fly home this morning and after several delays to my flight it has finally been cancelled , so for those people waiting to hear from me for appointments this week, please be patient as I try to get home !

Hope everyone is safe and warm in what sounds like some horrific weather!

26/01/2026

Here's an odd one for you

Over the weekend, a mysterious horse owner has paid me for some work rendered. The only trouble is, I don't recognise the name of the horse, or the name of the person who has paid it to me. My suspicion is that somebody has accidentally paid me instead of their regular farrier.

So, Facebook world, if you think that you are Cinderella and you fit this transaction, private message me with the exact amount that you mistakenly transferred me, and I will consider returning your money to you.

Hint, the amount is not a value that I have ever charged for any of my services.

If anybody else wants to randomly transfer me money, I'm saving for a wedding, a new car, and university fees for two beautiful girls

02/01/2026

Chaff @ BlueRock

We are lucky to have LAROC Lucerne Chaff full leaf delivering to us regularly

If any Cooper Farrier clients would like to jump on these orders, please flick me a message

Lucerne Chaff $40 /bag
Meadow Chaff $40 /bag
Lucerne Meadow Mix $42 / bag
Timothy Chaff $47 / bag

Happy New Year everyone!Kicking things back off on MondayI hope you all had a nice break! We had a lovely couple of wee...
02/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

Kicking things back off on Monday

I hope you all had a nice break!

We had a lovely couple of weeks around the farm,
Lots of firsts this year, the biggest being Addisons first Christmas! It was Charlotte's first Christmas as a big sister, and our First family christmas at the Farm. Very wholesome

I've had a nice break, got lots of fencing and maintenance done around BlueRock which is looking fantastic (if I do say so myself)

Here's to a great 2026!

See you all soon...

2026 - The Year of the Horse.....anyone else get the feeling we should lunge it first?!? Maybe get a vet check ???
29/12/2025

2026 - The Year of the Horse...
..anyone else get the feeling we should lunge it first?!? Maybe get a vet check ???

10/12/2025

As we near the end of the year I am now closed for any more bookings for this year. I plan to have a week and a half off from Christmas Day and then be back on deck on the 5th of January.
Also please note that, due to a supplier increase there will be a small price increase in 2026.

The Ceremonial arrival of the new diary...An annual tradition signifying the inevitable, impending start of another yea...
26/11/2025

The Ceremonial arrival of the new diary...

An annual tradition signifying the inevitable, impending start of another year of horseshoeing

20/11/2025

Friday LOLs

Out of the mouths of farrier clients ... 🤪
You have to laugh, or you'd cry...

"You have to expect quirks from a horse of this level"
- after her 3* horse just kicked me in the leg

"I'd like a discount next time, the shoe just fell off"
-after handing me the most twisted shoe I've ever seen

"Happy Christmas mate, my horses are due, when can you come "
- 10pm Christmas night

"We don't expect you to get it right, you're still learning "
- after 12 years in the industry

"Oh... ..the last guy was really good looking "
- first meeting with a new customer

"Heard you've got cancer... who's filling in for you"
- from one of my longest standing clients

And my absolute favourite...

"We tried to get a hold of *** but he didn't reply, so we rang you "
- jokes on her, we're engaged now and she's at home looking after our new baby

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429 Fergusson Drive
Upper Hutt
5018

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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