Farrier in Owingsville, Kentucky (Bath 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

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

Are you tired of farriers not calling you back? Tired of them not listening to your concerns about your horse? Then you are looking in the right place now!
I am a farrier located in Lexington KY but I travel throughout Ky. I am regularly in Louisville and the bowling green area and many places in between. I served a four year apprenticeship shoeing race horses. I have a lot of experience with lame horses because of that.
I have been under thousands of horses. I have experience with cold shoeing as well as glueing and patching.
I have experience in many breeds of horses, from minis to draft. From performance to pasture pets.
I charge very competitive rates and I understand that in today's economy what that means. I try not to charge trip fees as many do. I usually don't unless it is only 1 horse and I am making a special trip just for you and even then I usually just charge for gas and not my time driving

I promise that I'll always return phone calls.
I'll always keeps my appointments
I'll always try to do the best for your horse and the best for your pocket book
I'll even give my prices so you know up from what most are.

Trim $30
2 shoes and trim $60
4 shoes $85
Borium and drill tek are $10 extra because of the cost of the shoes
Patching starts at $50 and goes up because of the size and difficulty

If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment then feel free to give me a call at or email me at

Remember, No Hoof No Horse... See More

Professional Farrier service offering all your farrier needs anything related trimming,showing gaited non gaited we can get your family member sound and happy!
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Local to Madison and Fayette Co.

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Over 34 years’ experience. Graduate of the KY Horseshoeing School. Published authors. Please contact via phone and not through website as we don’t pay for premier and cannot see your contact info. . Farrier of 2023 Derby winner Mage as a 2 year old.... See More

Farrier with openings (Lexington and surrounding area)

Looking for a dependable and experienced farrier? A farrier that will have the concern for you and your horse in mind? Well, you are looking in the right place. My name is Larry and I am a professional farrier and looking for new clients. I am willing to drive to you, so no more having to load up your horses and spend the day driving all over to get them shod or trimmed. I am located in the Lexington, KY area but I am expanding my client list. The more horses that you or your friends have the farther I am willing to drive. I charge reasonable rates that are very competitive and don't normally charge a trip fee. I may have to charge them in some instances, such as one horse that is a distance away, but even then I try to just charge for gas, not my time driving. I understand that economic times are tough so I am trying to cut you a break.

I shoe and trim all type or horses, from pasture pets to champions to miniatures and everything in between. I have experience with problem feet and do my best to fix the problems at little or no cost to you.

I know that many farriers do not return calls, or they make an appointment and don't show. I promise that I will return your call and will be there when I say I will.

I post my prices so that you know in advance what I charge. I have seen a lot of ads and they don't do that. I'm up front about everything.

If I see any problems I'll tell you about them and recommend what to do to fix it.

I accept cash, checks, credit/debit and Venmo.

$40 trim
$85 2 shoes and trim
$115 4 shoes... See More

Perfection is principle in the service I provide for the horses in my care. No hoof, no horse.

Prompt and professional servicing your backyard pet or equine athlete for all types of farrier services and equine flextion therapy if you don't reach me leave your name number and brief message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible or send me a text... See More

I am a certified journeyman farrier with the American Farriers Association