Griffith Farm & Forge Horseshoeing and Blacksmith Supply

12/05/2022

07/09/2022

We have new hours starting Monday, July 11th.

Sundays - Closed
Mondays - 8am - 1pm
Tuesdays - Closed
Wednesdays - 8am - 1pm
Thursdays - Closed
Fridays - 8am - 1pm
Saturdays - Closed

Thank you for being understanding.
We're still happy to arrange after hour pick ups, as always.

05/12/2022

Worth resharing

Let's talk nails!
So many options, right? Kind of confusing?
Let us try to clear it up a little.

Choosing the correct nail is cruitial to the longevity of your shoe job and to the wall health of the horse.

E Head Nails: E heads are a classic European design with a square head and a long neck. The long neck of E heads makes them a great choice for thicker stock, giving you a more secure fit for those dressage or heavy bred horses.

City Head Nails: City heads are the classic North American design with a narrow, rectangular head shape which is straight inline with the unchecked side of the shank. The narrow head of a City nail fits nicely in V creased, smaller stock shoes and the straight line wall side allows for nice, high driving.

Concave Nails: This newer design is a nice mix between an E and a City. Concave nails have a square head and long neck like an E nail while having the unchecked side in line with the shank for high driving. Best of both worlds!

Combo Nails: Combo nails are City nails with a large head on a shorter shank. Example, A Combo 5 nail has the shank length of a 5 but the head size of a 6. Combos are great for resets or thinner walled horses.

X Nails: X series nails are essentially slim shanked and small headed E nails. For example, a Mustad MX50 is a thinner, smaller headed version of an E5. These are a great option when you are nailing a thick stock on a smaller footed horse. You get the fit of the E without the bulk and wall displacement.

XL Nails: Not to be confused with X series nails, XL nails are just extra length to the shank. Example, A Capewell City Head 5 XL is just a longer City 5. This is a great option when using pads and extra length is needed without the bulk of a larger head or wider shank.

Regular Nail: Regular head nails are very similar to City heads, but they are specifically for U creased shoes.

Slim Nail: Slim Nails are City heads with thinner shank. Again, great for thinner walled or sensitive horses.

Race Nails: Race nails are essentially scaled down City heads! Though their name is no misnomer, they are also a great option for thin walled, sensitive horses and even work for slide plates in a pinch.

03/26/2022

Newly in stock!
Kahn Forge Certifier C10s
The C10 line offers front and hind patterns in 10mm stock thickness. The hinds are sided with a longer, bolder lateral branch as well as a safed medial branch. These added details allow for easier fit and less time spent at the anvil.

902 Main St
Clay City, IN
M-F
8am-4pm

Phone orders can be made at
1-800-421-1002

Online orders can be made at
www.stockhoffsonline.com

03/26/2022

Spring has sprung and along with those spring showers comes wet and soft hooves. We have a wide variety of hoof hardeners and sealants to help your or your clients' horses keep healthier hooves.

902 Main St
Clay City IN
M-F
8am - 4pm

Phone orders can be placed at
1-800-421-1002
Online orders can be made at
www.stockhoffsonline.com

02/03/2022

We have made the call to postpone Saturday's Hands On Horse Owner Clinic due to weather and travel safety.
We will come up with a rescheduled date as soon as we can.
In the mean time please stay safe!

01/31/2022

Hello friends!

I wanted to make a quick note regarding this weekend's Hands On Horse Owner Clinic and the incoming weather.

As of now we are still on for Saturday, Feb 5th 2:00 pm.
If we deem it necessary to reschedule we will do our best to contact you all. Please keep an eye on this page for updates.

Thank you and stay safe.

01/15/2022

Hands-on Horse Owner Clinic
Saturday, Feb 5th 2:00pm
902 Main St
Clay City, IN 47841

Topics include:
- how to safely handle your horses' feet
- how to properly wrap a foot
- how to properly pull a shoe
- best treatment options for common problems like thrush and abscesses
- how to correct "bad" shoeing behavior
- how to prepare a young horse for the farrier
- misconceptions and mistakes

This clinic is free. Food and drinks will be available. The store will be open during and after the clinic for anyone wanting to purchase hoof care items.
This is NOT a "learn how to trim your own horse" clinic. If you are interested in becoming a farrier please talk to us after the clinic.

01/10/2022

Just finished this ulu with a skeleton hand display.

12/22/2021

Hey friends!

We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and remind you we will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. We will reopen on Monday.
Merry Christmas!

12/18/2021

Shout out to Levi Chadwell on this killer little camping hatchet he finished this week. Great work! Made 100% out of tempered farrier rasps. Passed a bolt cut test and shave test.

12/14/2021

Open spots available for blacksmithing class this Friday!
5:30-8:30
All materials and tools included
All skill levels welcome!
Work and learn at your own pace.
Call or text Darin at 812-243-6175
902 Main St
Clay City
$125/person
Bring your own tool discounts available.

12/02/2021

Quit struggling with that project and come get yourself a pair of tongs that's right for the job.
We have a huge selection from Jemco Forge.
Round, V bit, pick ups, rasp, blade, scroll, punch, hammer head, and tons of flats in various dimensions.

12/02/2021

Stabilized handle scales galore! These are suitable for knives, pistol grips, and anything else you can think of.
Prices and sizes vary.
Come see what we've got!

902 Main St
Clay City, IN
Mon-Fri
8am - 4pm

11/29/2021

There are a few spots left for this Friday's blacksmithing class!

Friday, Dec 3rd
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
902 Main St
Clay City

All tools and materials provided
$125

Learn at your own pace and get individual instruction.

Call or text Darin at 812-243-6175 to claim a spot.