| Michelle |
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I will be moving to the Merrill area at the end of May, and Need to find a new farrier. Any one have any suggestions good or bad, I would also like to know some to avoid as well.
Thanks in advance!
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| Tanya |
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I have been using Bill Pettijohn and he has done great. I had went through about five farriers until I found one I was happy with. He is good with the horses, does nice trims and shoes, and has experience with special needs. The horse professionals I work with (vets, chiro, ect) also seem to hold him in high regard. And an extra perk for you, he is right in your area. |
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| Stephanie T |
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Yes, I also use Bill Pettijohn.. he has a lot of clients but is very nice and does a good job! if u need a number let me know!
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| FuelsterFarm |
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We use Malinda Zielke. She is an accomplished and accredited Farrier, is wonderful with the horses and maintains our performance horses better than anyone else that I have worked with in the past. |
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| Michelle |
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Thanks, will look them up when I get that far! |
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| Donna LE |
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Brian Moode, Silver Spur Horseshoeing, Athens, WI. 7 Brian has trimmed and shod my horses for the past 4 years. I have never had any lameness issues and Brian is good with the horses too. Good luck, it can be a challenge to find someone reputable, but I swear by Brian. |
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| Shannon |
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I use Bill Oakley and he does a great job and will come on weekends also. He lives in the Tomahawk area.
He charges 25.00 for a trimming
Tell him Shannon referred you if you want.
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| Pam |
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We also use Bill Pettijohn. Bill is always on time, works well with our vet and chiro and is great with our horses. |
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| Michelle |
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Thanks again every one! Glad to hear of good experiances with these people! |
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| Anna WI |
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does anyone know of a natural barefoot trimmer in the new london area? i have been doing a lot of research on this, which has raised questions in me about how my current farrier is trimming my horses. he does a good job, but just isn't paying attention to some things. i have been refered to two people so far, both of which are too far away. |
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| JAMM |
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Did you check the website? That's how I found the gal I'll be working with. Not sure if any of these is close enough but here's a link: http://www.aanhcp.net/page97.html
Good luck!
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| Reta |
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I don't know about you, but my poor farrier gets never ending questions from me. Why do you do that, what is the reason for that. I watched a show where Clinton Anderson had his "natural horse trimming" farrier talk about and show what he does. What I don't get is why they put those boots on if they are trying for a tuffer sole. You would think that defeats the purpose, right? Also, mustangs, which it is based on, travel alot of rocky and dry terrain which keeps their feet worn down. From what I saw the hooves were left long and not evened out to help the horse travel better.
My suggestion would be talk to your farrier and find out the reasons why he does what he does. I'm sure he has his reasons or maybe he just didn't think about it. I tried to always be there for my old farrier because I wanted angles checked. One time he really screwed up. He trimmed one of my horse's foot about an inch shorter than the rest. Lucky for me she was never lame but I didn't ride her. Good luck.
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| Sue |
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I have Jeremy Grimm from Manawa and I am very happy him.I have a couple horses, that if they're not trimmed just right they go lame and its not happening since Jeremy been doing them.And he really works on what time is best for you. |
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| Anna WI |
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the reason they put the boots on the horses is if they have really bad hooves or maybe just had the metal shoes taken off so during the recovery period they need something to help protect their feet when they are taken out on the trail.
my farrier has been trimming my horses for quite some time, so i am not sure how he would take me giving him suggestions. i know people will probably say "well get a new farrier then" but he went to a really good school out west so he should know what he is doing.
Also, i have a lady who went to classes and now files her own horses inbetween her horses trims. She has been working on one of my horses feet. With this i don't want my farrier to come and mess up what we have been doing. With my horses feet we are working on getting a concaved/bowl look to the bottom of my horses feet and my farrier always files them down flat. My horses are usually always sore after getting trimmed and after the research i have done, i think it is from trimming away to much live sole. i like my current farrier a lot but i want someone who works towards a more natural hoof.
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| Reta |
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A natural trim should be a regular trim. I have noticed some farriers don't leave a little bit of a cup. Does he trim making the foot almost flat on the bottom? You are paying for a service and have the right to ask questions. If research you are doing into why your horses are coming up lame after a trim is pointing to a problem with how they are trimmed you should be able to talk to him about it. You said you like him and he went to a good school then you need to talk to him about this or find a new farrier. I would rather talk then try to find a new farrier. |
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| Scott-MHWF |
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I agree.....it's your horse and you are paying the bill, so your farrier is working for you. Get the service you want for your money. Be easy though, no need to offend. In most cases your farrier will appreciate the feedback and will go the extra mile to make it right. |
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| Anna WI |
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i will go with my farrier, and i guess if he doesn't want to try what i ask then i can look to find soemone else. thanks for the suggestions |
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| Nathalie |
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Gilette split her hoof last week I called my ferrier and he told not to worry about it! She was not walking on 3 legs or bleeding! We he stop by yesterday he took good care of her. I was concerning because her foot is getting wide and he told me that's it's better for her because the grip will be best for her! He took time to explain to me! Scott is wright you give the bling bling you should be able to have an answer to your question and your request!!! Also you have to make sure that your horse is confortable with that person! Very very important!!! |
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| Laurie L. |
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We're really hurting over here around Chippewa Falls/Menomonie right now for farriers. Two long-time farriers recently retired/quit, and I know my farrier said his phone never stops ringing and he's turning everyone away, he just can't take any more clients. In some areas, it's just about impossible to get someone out. Glad I've used my farrier for a long time and he's a friend of the family, because I can call him with something that needs to be taken care of pronto and he'll stop by after his last appointment usually. |
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| Stephanie Molde |
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My friend found the most awsome barefoot trimmer for me, I don't know if anyone remembers but this summer I was supposed to put down my 15 y/o quarter gelding, Dakota, but since he has started trimming him (twice now) there has been a huge improvement and I actually took him for about a 1/4 mile ride the other day just to see if he would come up sore the next day, he didn't !! So instead of burying him I'm optimistic that I will one day ride him on trails again. I know that that was one big runon sentence but I'm excited and keeping my hopes up !!
Anyway he is from Ridgeland which isn't too far from menomonie or chippewa and your right it does suck trying to find a trimmer in the area (I'm in Colfax). Also he does all of our horses (6) and our fees cut almost in half, he is very willing to show you what he is doing and why and also why he believes in the barefoot trim.
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| Connie G |
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just a note if anyone is in central iowa, i have a GREAT |
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| Connie G |
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sorry--- my cat hit the enter button----they are SOO helpfull!!
but i have a great farrier in the central iowa area, she has always said if someone needs a good farrier out of her area to check on the web or contact one of the certified farrier's associations. those who keep up with current classes etc are usually members of an assoc. hope that helps folks in other areas. I actually called her b4 we bought our acreage to see if she would come this far out!!
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| Michelle |
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Stephanie T, Do you have Bill Pettijohn's phone number? Would really appreciate it if you could forward it to me. Karen has my e-mail, unless its ok to post it here! Thanks! |
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| Janice - WI |
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I had heard that Bill Pettijohn was moving out west this summer. Perhaps he has decided to stay? Anyone that uses him know if he's still working in the area? |
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| Diane |
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Here's the scoop on Bill Pettijohn.
He and Pam planned to move to Colorado the end of July however, they haven't sold there house yet. I just hung up with Pam and asked her if Bill would accept new customers. She wasn't sure but suggested anyone interested call him. Their home phone is 539-3283.
He's been upfront with his customers about their intent to move so I'm sure many have found other farriers. I will use him as long as he's still around because he's the best, most conscientious farrier I know.
A word of caution...he strongly believes in regular hoof care. While he does assume difficult, corrective trimming/shoeing cases, he will expect that it be kept up with. Few things frustrate him more than working hard to get a foundered horse sound again only to have the owner neglect the horse's feet the next 6 months.
Hope this helps.
Diane
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