Equibalance Farrier Services

07/25/2025

That’s a wrap for the vineyard! It’s been great, it’s been fun, but it wasn’t great fun when I had some vehicle issues, thank you to my wonderful hosts who tossed me the keys to their truck for 3 days!!

07/25/2025

My donkey whisperer on chappy helping me work on horses across the vineyard!

07/20/2025

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07/19/2025

Working Equitation show today! I am the ring steward and farrier on call. Equanimity Farm is such a lovely facility for a show!

07/17/2025

I had a little break between horses the fan was blowing the cement floor was cool, I made the mistake of sitting down, then I melted and became one with the floor.

Thanks everyone for the cold waters the dry towels for my face and the fans and keeping the sunny side of the barn closed up.

We are not ok 😂 ☠️

07/16/2025

It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s terrible! Thank you all for the cold waters, the snacks, the fans, the fly sprays, the fly wraps and shade to work in!! Trying to just take my time chug water between each horse, trying to wipe down, hose off my arms, change my shirt between stops and just try not to die or cancel the day. Stopped into a gas station for us to fill our cooler with ice and Gatorade “are you ladies going to the beach?!” Noooo we are going to work 😂

Few reminders:

No wet horses, legs are last to dry, dripping legs makes for slippery stall mats, slippery chaps, wet arms and hands and overall discomfort gripping onto hot steaming legs.

Fly spray, the floor, the horse, and sweep up between horses to keep the flys at bay, I can work around fly wraps!

No I don’t want to work next to that smelly fly catch trap. 🤮

No tails close to fans.

Hose your horse after we are done, then they can roll in the dirt or shavings, not before.

Thanks and yes I am still working thru my list of backed up trims and some pulled shoes, it’s just a very tough time of year between summer vacation and traveling. (To RI Thursday to grab my kiddo to drive back tomorrow night then the vineyard next week).

Also meet your gate steward and farrier on call for Saturday’s WE show at Equanimity in Brookfield nh! Lovely event!

07/16/2025

Sometimes ya gotta get the Walmart special 😂

07/12/2025

This was a much needed trip for me for us to head to the Nebraska Cert yesterday, flew into Omaha, had some good meals and a night out last night at the casino to just have a little fun before we fly back today! Rachel is so so close just needs that mod done!!

Exam passed
Horse practical passed
Shoe board passed
Shoe mod passed
Oral exam passed

All while I had dental work done Wednesday that left me with some inflammation for an injured lingual nerve that needed steroids for the trip too 😂
Thank you to the AFA, all my mentors, my clients, my family, my supporters cheering me on and all the certs and their organizers that hosted RI, Missouri, Oklahoma, New York, Maryland and Nebraska!

07/09/2025

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

07/08/2025

BOLO

Sometime maybe last year I lent a client a set of size 4 (I think?) scoot boots in regular, anyone have them? I could use them on another case.

Thanks!

07/06/2025

Happy Farriers week! I was included with some of the best farriers around!

06/28/2025

Every so often I make sure we get to do something fun so we took a trip out on the Mt Washington and had an amazing evening last night! Farriers can clean up well but my hands were still stained purple from durasole. 😂