Category Archives: The Blog

Jim Blurton – Farrier Focus

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Jim Blurton AWCF World Champion Farrier Jim Blurton is head of multi-farrier practise Forden Farriers in addition to successfully manufacturing his own range of tools and specialist shoes. Last year he was Head Farrier at the London 2012 Olympics. A … Continue reading →

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Grant Moon – Farrier Focus

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Six times holder of the prestigious title of World Champion Blacksmith, Grant Moon AWCF is arguably the most famous farrier. He has shod in no less than 36 different countries and delivers clinics across the world. In our first ‘Farrier … Continue reading →

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Oh dear

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

      Some horses just shouldn’t be messed with!   Connect with Odd Job Bob on Facebook

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American Farriers Journal

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Just arrived in stock – the April 2013 issue of the American Farriers Journal.   As always, these are free for our farrier customers when you place your next order. In this issue: The basics of drilling and tapping Smartphone trends … Continue reading →

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Farrier supplies Australia

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Farrier Supplies Australia We’re increasing the range of farrier and hoofcare products we supply in Australia. Our company ships daily to Australian customers who include farriers, vets, saddleries, trainers and horse owners. New products are being added to our farrier … Continue reading →

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What’s the one piece of advice you’d give a new farrier starting his/her career?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

What’s the one piece of advice you’d give a new farrier starting his/her career? Share your thoughts in the comments section (below) of this farrier blog or our Facebook page  or Twitter @nzfarriers

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Farrier Supplies New Zealand

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

I’ve been working on putting together our stock list and it’s just about done. My company supplies farriers, saddleries and horse owners in New Zealand but also Australia and various other countries around the world. We stock a very wide … Continue reading →

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Angle grinder trimming – Belgian draft horse

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Here’s a video from farrier Jorgen Briers from Belgium which is worth watching. It’s already had 3 million views on Youtube which I think is pretty impressive. Using an angle grinder for hoof trimming can leave a reasonably tidy job!

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Things farriers love to hear #2

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

“It’s ok, you can shoe him tonight because… We have lights!”

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Stall Jack

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Just arrived in stock today. As an alternative (or in addition) to an anvil, the stall jack is relatively light and very portable.   Farriers can easily carry the stall jack in between horses when shoeing at, for example barns … Continue reading →

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