Farrier in Decatur, Texas (Wise County)

11 years shoeing horses. pacific coast horse shoeing diploma . apprentice with German master farrier jan kahle my specialty is i have trained and shod horses in dressage roping reining cutting and barrel raceing I understand what shoeing does to the kind of performance the horse is doeing and what works in the saddle after all how can you know your work is good if you don't know what a good horse feel s rides or moves like!... See More

Servicing North Texas and South Oklahoma. Shoe all disciplines of horses, provide quality care for you and your horse.

I cover all types of shoeing, specializing in therapeutic and lameness issues. I have the knowlege and tools needed to treat most all lameness issues.

I graduated from Oklahoma State Horse Shoeing school in Ardmore, Oklahoma. I am very honest and dependable, and will never not show up when we have already set a date for an appointment. I can shoe everything from performance horses to pleasure riding trail horses. No job is to big or too small.... See More

Dr. Metcalf, offers podiatry services tailored to your horses needs. Our goal is to not only provide additional services to improve your horses overall performance / well-being but to provide an integrated approach, involving both your farrier and your veterinarian. With an estimated 80% of lameness issues stemming from a problem associated with the foot, an understanding of the biomechanical / physiologic as well as pathologic conditions of the foot is required to provide the best therapy for your horses needs.
Services provided include, consultation with you or you and your farrier. Digital radiographs used to guide the application the appropriate orthotic. Contrast venogram; available as a diagnostic aid for laminitic cases. Application of various therapeutic shoes both nail on or glue on, as well as hot and cold shoeing applications for the treatment of various conditions of the foot. Corrections associated with hoof capsule distortions such as long toe-under run heels, club feet and sheared heels. Corrections of wall defects such as quarter cracks, toe cracks, and various traumatic conditions of the hoof wall. Treatment of severe infections such as canker, thrush, seedy toe, and severe abscesses, and puncture wounds. Treatment and removal of keratomas. Juvenile orthotics provide both evaluation and treatment of angular, flexural, and rotational deformities associated with the developing juvenile.
Furthermore, we provide additional services in the areas of equine chiropractics, sports medicine, acupuncture, and advanced equine dentistry. We are a 24 hour facility equipped with digital radiograph, ultrasound and endoscopic capabilities.... See More

Dr. Pittman ,veterinarian and farrier, provides an in depth detailed and successful approach to lameness problems in the lower limb. Treating common foot problems such as laminitis, navicular, thin soles,crushed heels, club feet.

Hot/Cold/Corrective Shoeing/Trimming
Certified farrier... Over 20 years experience. Light handed... Easy on stock.
Honest/Dependable... If I give you a time and a day, I'll be there. I'm not going to cancel or reschedule. No project too small. I WILL come for one horse! Serving all of North Texas/Southern Oklahoma/DFW Metroplex
References available upon request. Spots open... Times are flexible.
Call/Text to make an appointment today.... See More

Hot or cold shoeing