Lake Effect Farm & Forge, LLC

Lake Effect Farm & Forge, LLC Small, relaxed equine facility. Farrier services provided across the greater Rochester area as well as the option for trailer in appointments.

Sadly, we're here to report that our wonderful weather is coming to an end. Its about to be filled with cold and darknes...
10/23/2025

Sadly, we're here to report that our wonderful weather is coming to an end. Its about to be filled with cold and darkness. With that said, we thought we'd heat things up this winter with these hot pink snow pads!

If you're not familiar with snow pads, they are a full plastic pad with a bubble in the center that pops out the ice and snow that accumulates inside the rim of the shoe. Without them, the build up can create an unstable and dangerous platform on an already slippery surface. These can also be combined with small studs for the best grip.

With this new addition to our inventory, we'd like to give something back. For every pair of pink pads purchased, we will donate 10% of the price to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! This offer will be good through the entire season or while supplies last.

We hope these will be a fun addition to your horses wardrobe. We all know how these horses like to accessorize(you know who you are😜).

07/13/2025

RECALL ALERT - Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Firocoxib Tablets for Horses, 57mg, 60 Tablets, out of specification result obtained for dissolution at 120 minutes.

The affected lot is: 24289A1, with an expiration of: 08/26

The tablets were distributed to distributors in two states: Pennsylvania and Ohio. For more information: https://bit.ly/3TsjvCD

Friday funny! But let's be honest, we all know someone like this....
06/06/2025

Friday funny! But let's be honest, we all know someone like this....

Transformation Tuesday! This thoroughbred came to us with some very long feet and some very small shoes. There's nothing...
05/20/2025

Transformation Tuesday! This thoroughbred came to us with some very long feet and some very small shoes. There's nothing fancy here. Just a normal trim to get the hoof back into proportion and then a shoe to help sustain the trim while it gets back to a normal growth pattern. First picture is how he came in. The second and third picture show the drastic difference between old and new.

Hello everyone! Hopefully you are all enjoying the springtime weather with your horses and barn friends. I'd like to cle...
05/16/2025

Hello everyone! Hopefully you are all enjoying the springtime weather with your horses and barn friends.

I'd like to clear the air about something I think is on the minds of many right now. I'm sure some if not most of you have seen this picture going around. While it's true that the price of tools and supplies has, and is continuing to rise. For the time being, we do not plan to raise our prices. For right now, we will absorb the increase and reassess the situation in a few months when things stabilize.

Like any business, there needs to be profit for it to survive. Our hope is that when the time comes that we need to make a price increase, it is met with understanding that it is necessary to continue to provide you and your horses with the level of care and attention you've come to expect. As always, if you would like to discuss payment options, please do so ahead of time and we'll be glad to come up with a solution that works for everyone. Thank you for continuing to trust us in caring for your horses!

When you get to see some of your fav's, you stop to take selfies!
03/27/2025

When you get to see some of your fav's, you stop to take selfies!

Well, the secret is out! Jack, joined the Lake Effect Farm family just over a week ago and he is already sleeping on the...
06/18/2024

Well, the secret is out! Jack, joined the Lake Effect Farm family just over a week ago and he is already sleeping on the job. We greatly appreciate everybody's patience and understanding as we start this new journey. Also, a big thank you for all the well wishes for our family. Jack's future is bright and we're excited for you all to watch him grow with us!

FUN FACT FRIDAY!Did you know that horses shed their frogs several times a year? While it may look concerning, it is perf...
05/10/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Did you know that horses shed their frogs several times a year? While it may look concerning, it is perfectly normal and indicative of a healthy, functional hoof!

Most often, you'll see your farrier trim away any excess frog tissue during a normal trim. This is the biggest reason shedding frogs typically go unnoticed. It's trimmed before it has a chance to shed. This process tends to be more noticeable during the wetter seasons. This is due to the frog being softer and easier to peel away. Also it may be more obvious on barefoot horses since they have more ground contact.

If you feel like this is happening to your horse, DON'T PANIC! Snap a picture and send it to your farrier or vet. They will determine what to do next. If it's real loose, then you'll probably be able to remove it yourself. But, to prevent any possible damage to healthy tissue, you farrier may want to come remove it.

How many nails do you need?This shoe comes punched with 6 nail holes PER SIDE. Does that mean I should use 12 nails in o...
04/19/2024

How many nails do you need?

This shoe comes punched with 6 nail holes PER SIDE. Does that mean I should use 12 nails in one shoe? The easy answer is no. I will use the least amount of nails possible to adequately attach the shoe to the hoof. In this case, I've only used 2 nails per side. This lesson horse has great hoof walls and is a little on the older side so there is not as much of a concern for him being extra rowdy outside.

In contrast, a horse that's going out to do 3'6" jumpers is probably going to get 3 nails per side. This horse would likely have traction devices which will add torque force to the shoe. Those couple extra nails along with side clips will help secure it in place for the duration of the shoeing cycle.

A couple other reasons why sometimes less is more. Everytime we drive a nail into the hoof, a small amount of hoof is displaced. Fewer nails means fewer possible issues. Also, pulled shoes are inevitable. Whether you use 4 nails or 12, if the horse wants to remove that shoe, they will. More nails tend to lead to greater hoof wall damage after a pulled shoe.

Whackin' toes and going to shows!Best of luck to all of our clients on a fun and successful horse show season! Things ar...
04/16/2024

Whackin' toes and going to shows!

Best of luck to all of our clients on a fun and successful horse show season! Things are really starting to ramp up and we love seeing you're success and accomplishments.

This is what we strive for! Coming back to a horse after 6 weeks and the shoe still fits the hoof like the day it was pu...
02/01/2024

This is what we strive for! Coming back to a horse after 6 weeks and the shoe still fits the hoof like the day it was put on. The hoof is not overgrown or splitting around the nail holes. The shoe is not shifted out of place at all. Good husbandry and a proper schedule are major factors to a successful and healthy horse!

This morning, we casted some custom made wooden clogs to this little guy who is a chronic laminitic. They do make pre-ma...
12/01/2023

This morning, we casted some custom made wooden clogs to this little guy who is a chronic laminitic. They do make pre-made clogs but unfortunately not this small. To accomplish this I glued together a couple pieces of 1/2" plywood and then built in the mechanics needed based on anatomic landmarks marked on the hoof. Under the back portion of the clog, I used soft impression material and then magic cushion in the toe to help harden up the sole at its thinest point. A couple screws were used to hold the clogs in place while casting tape was used to secure them to the hoof. This was all guided using radiographs so a big thanks to Dr. Pell from GVEC. Once the casts were set, this guy had some fairly instant improvement and wanted to get moving. Short video in the comments. Thanks to his owner for not giving up on him!

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569 Jacobs Road
Macedon, NY
14502

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+15854896367

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