Farrier in Paris, Kentucky (Bourbon County)

Barefoot/corrective trimming, glue on shoes, casting.

Nigel is a very experienced Farrier of 33 years who had a shoeing practice in England and now we live just outside Richmond KY.
He served a 4-1/2 year U.K. Farriery Apprenticeship and qualified 26 years ago and holds the much coveted Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (DWCF) exam and the post-graduate higher horse shoeing exam, the Associateship of the Worshipful company of Farriers (AWCF) accolade.   In 2022 he accomplished the Fellowship examination (FWCF) the highest Horseshoeing accolade in the world of Horseshoeing for which he passed the with Honours and one of only 5 farriers in the past 60 years to do so .

Nigel also holds the USA CF (Certified Farrier); CJF (Certified Journeyman Farrier) and Forging Endorsement certifications .

Nigel has had an extensive competitive career as a Farrier and which his main highlights include: National Industrial Blacksmithing Champion; Two Italian Farriery Show Champion titles in Verona Italy; A British National Champion Medallist and has represented the England Farrier Team 8 times as a reserve and main member, with 2 World Team International wins 2013/14 and as Reserve Individual International Show Champion 2014 at Stoneleigh U.K; 2 x World championship finalist in Calgary Canada 2007/13 and a Finalist at the Europe Farriery Championships in Austria 2012.  Most recently Nigel was reserve U.K. National Champion 2015 and Won the coveted prestigious World Horseshoeing Team Classic two years in a row in Kentucky 2016 & 2017. 
He is an included clinician to the fantastic Farriery training website "Know foot Know horse" and is appointed and approved as a Judge for 10 years by the Worshipful Company of Farriers in the U.K. 
Nigel was the England team farrier manager from 2012 to 2018 for both the senior and apprentice teams.  He is also a World wide teaching Farriery clinician and judge passing on his experience of shoeing and competition and forging skills and has given clinics in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Germany and many states in the USA. He is also a Renowned Farriery Judge worldwide.

Nigel’s shoeing experience covers a huge area of expertise from pleasure horses to dressage, sports horses show jumping and Hunters and individual disciplines in many USA horse sport disciplines.

Areas covered Lexington, Versailles , Richmond and some surrounding county’s . Clients are also welcome to travel Horses for shoeing & trimming appointments to the Foremans Forge shop .

Basic Prices
Trims $60 - Extensive/ over due trimming can be charged more if depending on the severity of the feet to be restored back to normal hoof capsule parameters.

Half set (front shoes & trim Hinds $160
Full Set (4 shoes) $275
Shoe replacement visits (pulled shoes) $75
Remedial & Surgical shoeing is priced per case & time /evaluation & veterinary consultation if necessary.
Some Shoeing prices can depend on type & use /requirements etc
Extras - pad systems , grip & traction & remedial modern materials priced as to use & application requirements.

A call charge may be applicable to certain distances.

Only taking clients who will stay on a regular cycle; no longer than every 5 weeks for shoeing and 7 weeks for trimming.

Unruly or Dangerous horses to shoe or trim cannot be catered for due to safety concerns for both Farrier & Holders .
Some cases for appropriate correct & safe sedation can be considered in certain situations.... See More

I am a Cert. Journeyman I, BWFA I offer caring dependable service and I am experienced with both shod and barefoot horses. We now offer Hanton glue on shoes. I keep my appointments and show up on time. I have over 26 years of experience with many types and breeds. Phone/Text: Email: ... See More

Over 25 years of experience! Graduate of The Kentucky Horseshoeing School. Here to keep your horse healthy and feet balanced!

Barefoot hoof care. Also offering hoof rehab boarding at my farm. I do composite glue on shoes but no steel shoeing. Text is fastest way to contact.

Many years of experience in natural trimming and shoeing. Not your average shoe-er, graduate of NC farrier school. Extensive specialty in reiner sliding plates. Serving central KY: Lexington, Harrodsburg, Danville and beyond. Thanks for looking.

I am an experienced farrier servicing the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area. Graduate from The Kentucky Horse Shoeing School in 2008. I have worked mostly with Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventer, and pleasure horses. I provide trimming, sport shoeing, and pleasure shoeing services.... See More

Josh Hafley, AFA certified farrier, serving Kentucky with and emphasis on the central region. Graduate of Murray State University with a Bachelors in Animal Science. Serving all disciplines and breeds, emphasis on proper trimming, achievement of optimum comfort to maximize performance. 15+ years experience of horseshoeing. Lifetime of horsemanship, always gentle, conscientious horse handling. Easy to reach, clear communicating, and reliable professional farrier service.... See More

Accepting new clients

I'm an AFA certified journeyman farrier .1989.graduate of the ky horseshoeing school and back up farrier for the,world equestrian games in Lexington ky . I specialize in therapeutic shoeing and several equine disciplines from hunter jumpers/ dressage / eventing / reining and performance horses... See More

Providing a reliable, professional Farrier Service the the Greater Cincinnati Area. I am a graduate of The Kentucky Horseshoeing School, and a Certified Journeyman Farrier through the American Farrier Association. I also completed a two year apprentice-ship in Illinois. Shoes are heated up to fit each individual foot. Knowledge and resources to work on Therapeutic cases.... See More

Over 30 years experience in shoeing Eventers, Endurance, Pleasure and Trail horses. Reasonable, Honest and Reliable. Make sure to leave your phone #, as e-mails get lost or blocked. If you need sevice, call me at , it's the best way to contact me. Mike... See More

Ann Corso is double certified by two globally recognized natural hoof care training and certification programs, including Master Hoof Care Professional Certification from Liberated Horsemanship, LLC. She currently serves on the faculty of Liberated Horsemanship's Hoof Care Training and Certification program and has taught hoof care clinics in the US, Europe, and Canada.... See More