New Zealand Farrier Supplies Having recently "retired" from full time shoeing and trimming, I've now focussed my energy to running the farrier supplies business based right here in Christchurch, New Zealand. I enjoy many of the local farriers dropping in to collect horseshoes, nails and farrier tools from our Yaldhurst storeroom daily but we also …
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We get heaps of seedy toe in New Zealand. Here I am using a Dremel tool to cut some out Photo courtesy of Antonia Steeg
Farrier polo shirts – Kiwi Farrier Clothing
We've designed and manufactured some polo shirts for farriers. We chose fabric that keeps the farrier cool when working - the special weave pulls moisture away from the farrier whilst allowing the shirt to breathe. The special extended back piece covers the lower back when farriers are bending. The flap can be tucked in or …
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Why use concave horseshoes?
We have a choice of horseshoes in New Zealand and they all offer slightly different benefits. Farriers generally understand some of the benefits of true concave steel shoes. At farrier competitions in NZ (and in many countries around the world) the use of concave bar is common place. Similarly the training of apprentices and shoemaking …
Farriers – when quality really counts
Times are tough financially for many around the world and the cost of keeping horses isn't cheap. Horse owners are feeling the pinch, maybe some looking for lower cost hoof care options whilst the business operating costs for farriers has skyrocketed over the past few years but their charge out rates haven't necesarily adjusted accordingly. …
One handed hoof nippers
These are great for keeping one hand free when trimming difficult horses, foals or geriatric horses who have trouble lifting their limbs too far off the ground. The spring on the handle of the Cottam one handed hoof nippers makes for easy and smooth cutting. They're a good quality tool made in the UK, very …
Dusky Forge loop knives
New Zealand Farriers Limited is proud to be the NZ distributor for the Dusky Forge loop knife range. Widely regarded as the leading manufacturer of loop knives by professionals around the world, Dusky Forge have a number of knives in their range for various uses. What is a loop knife? Compared to a standard hoof knife …
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