Martin farrier services

08/01/2019

110lbs*

DID YOU KNOW...

-for every 1 centimeter of extra toe length- this results in an extra 50 kilograms of force acting on the tendons

-1 degree drop in sole angle where the DDFT inserts into the coffin bone (affected by Palmar Angle) can lead to a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the DDFT on the Navicular bone

(Credit Dr Renate Weller)

These simple facts highlight how important it is to keep your horses on tight shoeing schedule and receive correct trimming/shoeing to give them a long and successful career.

07/30/2019

07/20/2019

Dr. Jeanette Mero outlines the early warning signs of dehydration in horses and shares how much a horse should drink on a hot day.

07/15/2019

The vascular system of the horses foot, a complex and fascinating bit of anatomy.

05/24/2019

Nailed it 👌🏼

Long toes are a common problem that must be addressed to avoid a multitude of possible injuries to the horse.

03/19/2019

I’ll be back in western Kentucky Saturday through next Tuesday if anyone needs anything. After that I’ll be going back to Florida for Atleast 2 more weeks to so if your going to need some work in the next 2 weeks now is the time to get on the book!

01/09/2019

Happy hump day!

01/03/2019

Happy new year! Time to start getting horses shod and in shape. Rodeo and riding season will be here before you know it!

12/12/2018

Couple saddle horses and a pile of minis today! No job to big or small! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas 🎄

10/29/2018

Back in business in Kentucky! Get ahold of me for all your farrier needs. Reliable, professional, and your horses needs come first!