Turner Farrier Services

10/31/2022

10/28/2022

Thank you to all of my amazing clients! The time has come to announce that I will be shoeing again! If you need your horses shod please let me know and we can make sure I'm ready come your next appointment. also, due to the economy and prices of tools and supplies soaring so high the past years. I am forced to update my prices. Let me know if there are any questions and again, Thank you!

05/01/2022

Let’s talk about thrush 🤢

With spring in full effect you may see (or smell) thrush popping up everywhere in your horses down south here.

What is thrush??

Thrush is a bacterial or fungal infection in the frog of the hoof. It’s black, smelly, and can cause some pretty uncomfortable issues for our beloved horses. If thrush is not treated early it can spread to the sensitive areas of the hoof and really mess with your next trail ride attempt.

What causes thrush??

Well, because thrush is a bacterial or fungal infection, you can imagine that it grows in warm, damp, dirty environments. And that’s exactly the case. Think about it this way; it’s spring time, your horse is out in the wet, muddy paddock, standing in mud up to its fetlocks. BINGO! Prime breeding grounds for thrush to invade.

How do I treat it?

Although there is no way to prevent thrush (even horses kept in immaculate conditions will be seen with thrush from time to time) there are a few ways to fight it.

1️⃣ Clean out your horses hooves DAILY! Doing this will not allow the bacteria to grow because it does not have time to breed and multiply.

2️⃣ iodine (thrush buster)! I use thrush buster nearly every day and I recommend and sell it to my clients. It is the best way that I have found to fight thrush other than keeping the hoof clean, picked out, and dry.

3️⃣ bleach water! Yes, you read that right. Bleach water has been used for years to fight the infection and is proven to work well in most cases!

We farriers do our best to recognize and treat thrush in a horse the second we come in contact with it but it is very important that you as a horse owner are doing your part to fight it as well!

HAPPY TRAILS! And keep those hooves clean!

03/21/2022

I’m always just blown away at my fiancé and her amazing skills as a photographer! I love my job and I have some amazing support from my clients. Thank you all for what you do for me! If you need pictures done for anything please don’t hesitate to reach out and I can put you in contact with Elyssha for your next session! ALSO I’m looking for some more trimming clients around Lincoln county to fill my weekday evenings! Let me know if you need something done!

08/10/2021

Hey Everyone!! For those that don't know me, my name is Charlie Turner. I've been a farrier for about 6 years now, Graduated from Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing in 2015 and Received my AF-I from the IAPF in 2018. For those that do know me; I have had a rough couple of years but have recently decided its time to get back to horses! I will be accepting clients starting now for trims only. I will not be shoeing horses at this time, If either you or I feel that shoes are more beneficial to your horse then I will gladly refer you to another professional farrier. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to set up an appointment. My calender is limited but I will be more than happy to fit you into the schedule if at all possible! Thank you guys and I look forward to getting back to your horses!