Convincing a barefoot advocate farrier to shoe your horse More pics added pg. 3

CrazyHorse · 11-05-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Beeks

It is entirely possible he is a fantastic farrier for horses without hoof issues. You, on the other hand, need a farrier who can do corrective work.

I understand your reluctance to replace him, but you have to ask yourself if puncuation and the curtousy to return phone calls is more important than your mares hoof health. He has had a year and at least 8-10 trims on her feet, to correct her angles yet her feet look like somebody who can't afford a farrier, has been rasping away willy nilly.

Thank you Beeks, and you're right. I'm going to start calling around after lunch today *sigh*

CrazyHorse · 11-05-2009, 02:24 PM

I e-mailed a farrier today who specializes in Walkers and QHs and included all photos of Hope's feet in the e-mail, as well as my phone number. Hopefully I'll hear back from him soon!

CrazyHorse · 11-07-2009, 02:08 AM

Ugh! I called and left messages for three farriers two days ago and none of them have returned my calls. The one who specializes in TWHs has had two messages left for him and he still hasn't called me. Why is it so hard to find a good farrier? Most of them around here specialize in anything but gaited horses. I find ONE who does and can't get him to return my calls. This is extremely frustrating.

RickB. · 11-07-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

Most of them around here specialize in anything but gaited horses. I find ONE who does and can't get him to return my calls.

Perhaps he's just busy and hasn't had the time[or in the case of a fat old farrier such as myself, the energy] to return your call. Give it a bit more time and continue to explore your options.

CrazyHorse · 11-07-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RickB.

Perhaps he's just busy and hasn't had the time[or in the case of a fat old farrier such as myself, the energy] to return your call. Give it a bit more time and continue to explore your options.

You're right Rick

I'm just ready to get my mare's hooves on the right track. I'll be patient and wait a few more days before I bug him again lol! Thanks

mftx4 · 11-07-2009, 09:14 AM

Gives me another reason to love my trimmer. He leaves a message with his answering service daily as to dates he'll be in what area and you setup appointments accordingly.

CrazyHorse · 11-07-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mftx4

Gives me another reason to love my trimmer. He leaves a message with his answering service daily as to dates he'll be in what area and you setup appointments accordingly.

What a blessing! I've had problems finding a reliable farrier since 2002 when I got back into horses. I don't know why they're so hard to find around here. I don't know what I have to do

Beeks · 11-07-2009, 10:21 AM

Well, if they were just sittin by the phone waiting for a customer to call, then they probably are not very good...LOL.

Hopefully, slow to return phone calls means, worth waiting for.

Beeks · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

You know, my farrier answers his phone probably 85% of the time, and I am always greatful for that UNTIL, he is working on MY horses. Then all I can say is, Thank God he does not charge by the hour...LOLOL.

CrazyHorse · 11-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeks

Well, if they were just sittin by the phone waiting for a customer to call, then they probably are not very good...LOL.

Hopefully, slow to return phone calls means, worth waiting for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beeks

You know, my farrier answers his phone probably 85% of the time, and I am always greatful for that UNTIL, he is working on MY horses. Then all I can say is, Thank God he does not charge by the hour...LOLOL.

LOL! *Sigh* Farriers who specialize in gaited horses are rare here

maybe he's just busy or worn out like Rick said lol!

11-05-2009, 02:24 PM	#112
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 10,947 Images: 656	I e-mailed a farrier today who specializes in Walkers and QHs and included all photos of Hope's feet in the e-mail, as well as my phone number. Hopefully I'll hear back from him soon! __________________ Don't fight the hands that hold you... God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I've been blessed by the Snow Fairy too many times to count! I've been gobbled many times over by Thom Turkey!

11-07-2009, 02:08 AM	#113
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 10,947 Images: 656	Ugh! I called and left messages for three farriers two days ago and none of them have returned my calls. The one who specializes in TWHs has had two messages left for him and he still hasn't called me. Why is it so hard to find a good farrier? Most of them around here specialize in anything but gaited horses. I find *ONE* who does and can't get him to return my calls. This is extremely frustrating. __________________ Don't fight the hands that hold you... God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I've been blessed by the Snow Fairy too many times to count! I've been gobbled many times over by Thom Turkey!

11-07-2009, 10:21 AM	#118
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,341 Images: 351	Well, if they were just sittin by the phone waiting for a customer to call, then they probably are not very good...LOL. Hopefully, slow to return phone calls means, worth waiting for. __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!" I've been "Gobbled" and I liked it.

11-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#119
Beeks Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 4,341 Images: 351	You know, my farrier answers his phone probably 85% of the time, and I am always greatful for that UNTIL, he is working on MY horses. Then all I can say is, Thank God he does not charge by the hour...LOLOL. __________________ Your horse called. He said "Get off the computer!" I've been "Gobbled" and I liked it.

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Convincing a barefoot advocate farrier to shoe your horse *More pics added pg. 3*

Convincing a barefoot advocate farrier to shoe your horse More pics added pg. 3