Mule Woman

06/28/2025

When you’re the only ones at the trailhead on a Saturday afternoon… almost feels like a religious experience. Then I remember we’re Florida grown, afternoon high country heat has nothing on us.

06/26/2025

Great people, you’ll learn a TON.

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Florida Farrier Service is looking for a motivated Helper & Apprentice to join our team!

🔨 Love horses or atleast not scared of them?
🔥 Want to learn a skilled trade that keeps horses sound and thriving?
💪 Not afraid of hard work, hot steel, or early mornings?
🎯 Know that “showing up” means more than just clocking in!

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a career in farriery through hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world training.

📍 Must be dependable, teachable, and able to follow directions
📍 Horse handling experience is a big plus
📍 Based in Oxford, Florida, just south of Ocala– must have reliable transportation
📍 No prior farrier experience necessary — we will train the right person

🚫 No excuses
🚫 No quitting mid-day because it’s “hot” (spoiler alert: it’s always hot)

👉 DM us or email [email protected] with a brief intro and why you’d be a good fit!

🧲 Tag someone who’d be perfect for this opportunity!
Let’s build the future of farriery, one hoof at a time. 🔥🐴

06/25/2025

Joe in his element: windows down, driving though the mountains, heat cranked up high! Happy birthday to this wonderful man right here. I couldn’t ask for a greater partner in life than you 💙

06/22/2025

You keep company with those who vote for my family to be deported, for my life-saving healthcare to be denied, and for my education to be made even more inaccessible, yet you only say something when their agenda suddenly threatens your access to land? Well then, reap what you sow.

06/19/2025

If you want to know the answer to this question, the answer is maybe late July, or maybe never. Probably never. She likes to keep the belly soft year-round.

Donkeys are adapted to desert environments. They don’t grow winter coats to the same extent that horses do. While mules grow a more substantial coat than donkeys, they also like to hold onto it longer.

Individual results may vary.

06/14/2025

Lately I’ve been living more than posting. And by living I mean working and studying. I still try to touch grass every now and then. I mean look at this, how could I not?

06/03/2025

FOR SALE: Frank, 14 y/o John mule, 15.2hh and all of 1200lbs. Big & gentle, easy keeper, good for farrier. Easy to ride, great for a first time mule owner. Message me to be put in touch with his momma. Located just north of Gainesville, Florida.💙 $7500

05/31/2025

Thunderstorms & electric blue skies.

05/21/2025

He’s become quite the … If only younger Vanessa could see the life we have now. She’d be giddy! How lucky am I to have a partner in life who cares for our animals so deeply and always supports me in chasing my big, crazy dreams.

Right now we have 50+ chickens growing up in the coop, two turkeys laying eggs in our backyard, a herd of four (two long-eared, two short), and garden beds growing lettuce, onions, peppers, and carrots. We’re juggling all of this in addition to having full time “city” jobs, volunteering, and me starting a post bacc program in two weeks. Joe and I like to call it having .