Platt Equine Services

Platt Equine Services Blacksmith servicing Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Lexington area and local racetracks.

Its not always that I get shoes and feet to look this good, but its happening more often as of late.Royal Kerckhaert Hor...
10/30/2025

Its not always that I get shoes and feet to look this good, but its happening more often as of late.

Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory

10/22/2025

Part 2 of 2 of shoeing the front foot on a racehorse.

10/22/2025

Come trim and shoe a horse with your farrier. Its been suggested that I start making this kind of content and explaining what exactly I am doing. This is part 1 of 2 as I trim and size a Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory kings plate for the front foot. Part 2 will be posted shortly.

A pair of steel handmades for one of my horses.
10/05/2025

A pair of steel handmades for one of my horses.

A pair of handmade aluminum fronts for one of my personal horses. Working on my skills in the forge and working towards ...
10/05/2025

A pair of handmade aluminum fronts for one of my personal horses. Working on my skills in the forge and working towards my certifications.

Just a reminder, Platt Equine Services also does glue on shoes. This is a pair of EasyCare Inc. Protective Hoofwear easy...
10/02/2025

Just a reminder, Platt Equine Services also does glue on shoes.

This is a pair of EasyCare Inc. Protective Hoofwear easycare race shoes glued on with Grand Circuit Products, LLC pro fast patch glue

SX8 with a rocker toe forged in at the horse to help with breakover.
10/02/2025

SX8 with a rocker toe forged in at the horse to help with breakover.

Resectioning of a white line case. In spite of losing so much hoof wall, this horse walked away sound. The plan is to le...
09/20/2025

Resectioning of a white line case. In spite of losing so much hoof wall, this horse walked away sound. The plan is to let oxygen kill the infection then come in at a later date and fill in with acrylic or resin glue.

Found some time in between clients today to bang out a pair of 00 handmade concave fronts. Really proud of this pair.
08/01/2025

Found some time in between clients today to bang out a pair of 00 handmade concave fronts. Really proud of this pair.

Glued on a Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory kings plate using Grand Circuit Products, LLC glue. This horse abscessed p...
06/06/2025

Glued on a Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory kings plate using Grand Circuit Products, LLC glue.

This horse abscessed pretty severely a couple months back. Both front feet have abscesses that blew out the hoof wall as well as tunneled out the sole. Both ends of the abscess channel were opened up to allow air flow and oxygen to kill the anaerobic bacteria.

How Often Should You Shoe or Trim?There are two common hoof care schedules:Every 3–4 WeeksGreat for horses in regular wo...
04/17/2025

How Often Should You Shoe or Trim?

There are two common hoof care schedules:
Every 3–4 Weeks
Great for horses in regular work, recovering from injury, or with hoof problems.
Helps keep hooves balanced and catches issues before they start.
It takes more time and money but offers high-level care and performance.

Every 6–8 Weeks
Suitable for pasture horses or those not ridden much.
Works well if hooves grow evenly and the horse has no history of hoof issues.
Easier on the budget and more flexible for busy schedules.

Bottom line:
3–4 weeks = proactive care
6–8 weeks = standard maintenance

***Stolen from a farrier group I'm in. Also as a note, this is just a guideline. Each horse has individual needs and I acknowledge that.***

Platt Equine Services is looking to add more clients to the books. Extensive background in thoroughbreds and quarter hor...
03/25/2025

Platt Equine Services is looking to add more clients to the books. Extensive background in thoroughbreds and quarter horses, very experienced with club feet, high/low, correction, and performance horses.

We offer prompt, professional service. Cold shoeing, hot shoeing, barefoot trims, and glue on shoes. References available upon request. Message for more details.

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Alexandria, KY
40507

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+18597494269

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