Forge Fate Farrier Service

07/03/2025

Our friends at Florida Farrier Service, Inc thank you for such a wonderful post there’s no truer statement. I have been trying myself to figure a tasteful way to post the same meaning but you made the perfect post so thank you for sharing!

07/03/2025

🙏🐴 A Heartfelt Thank You from Forge Fate Farrier Service 🐴🙏

On behalf of Jeff Mangone, APF I, and everyone at Forge Fate Farrier Service, we want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our amazing clients. Your trust in us to care for your horses is something we never take for granted.

Jeff feels truly honored and privileged to be part of your horse’s journey, and it’s incredibly rewarding to hear about the progress and success your equine partners are making under his care.

Whether we’re helping your horse overcome challenges or simply keeping them in peak condition, your confidence in Forge Fate means the world to us. We look forward to continuing to serve you with dedication, skill, and integrity.

🐾 Here’s to sound strides and strong hooves! 🐾
~ Jeff Mangone, APF I
Forge Fate Farrier Service

07/03/2025

📣 Farrier Case Study: Helping a Horse with Navicular Thrive Again 🐴
🔧 Shod by Jeff Mangone, APF I | Forge Fate Farrier Service

Today, we helped a horse suffering from navicular syndrome get the support it needs to move more comfortably and with less pain. For this case, we used an aluminum JB blunt egg bar shoe paired with an impact pad—a combination designed to reduce concussion and protect sensitive structures in the hoof.

✅ Why this setup?
The egg bar shoe helps distribute weight and relieve pressure on the heels, which is critical when dealing with navicular. The impact pad absorbs shock with every step, helping to reduce vibration that could irritate the navicular bone and surrounding structures.

🔷 Why a square toe?
A squared and backed-up toe allows the hoof to break over more efficiently, meaning the horse doesn’t have to work as hard to lift and move the foot forward. This earlier breakover reduces strain on the deep digital flexor tendon, which in turn lowers the pressure on the navicular bone—one of the key goals when managing this condition.

This is just one example of how proper farrier work can make a big difference in your horse’s soundness and comfort. Every shoeing plan we design is tailored to the individual horse’s needs, with both performance and long-term health in mind.

🧲 Have a horse struggling with navicular or other lameness issues?
📞 Contact Forge Fate Farrier Service today and let us help you forge a better future for your horse.

06/27/2025

🧬🐴 Understanding Lameness: It’s Not Always Your Farrier’s Fault 🐴🧬

If your horse is coming up lame, it’s easy to point fingers at the person working on their hooves. But did you know that genetics, age, disease, and injuries are some of the most common causes of equine lameness?

➡️ Horses, like people, are influenced by their genetic makeup. Certain conformational traits passed down from parents can lead to long-term stress on joints and hooves.
➡️ As horses age, wear and tear on their joints and soft tissues becomes more pronounced, increasing the risk of lameness.
➡️ Diseases like laminitis, navicular syndrome, and arthritis can cause ongoing pain and soundness issues—no trim or shoe job can “fix” these problems overnight.
➡️ Past injuries—even ones that seemed minor—can resurface over time, especially with changes in workload or terrain.

🎯 A skilled farrier’s job is to support and manage these conditions, not magically cure them. Proper trimming and shoeing can make a world of difference, but they work best when paired with realistic expectations and a full veterinary diagnosis.

👨‍⚕️👢 The best results come from teamwork: Farrier, vet, and owner all working together with the horse’s best interest in mind.

✅ Stop the blame game—let’s focus on solutions.



Forge Fate Farrier Service
Jeff Mangone Apf-l

06/21/2025

Witch does your horse have?

06/21/2025

Congratulations to our friend Frank!

With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2025 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.

06/20/2025

🚨 Now Accepting New Clients! 🚨
Tired of your farrier not returning your calls?
Struggling with your horse’s soundness or just not seeing results?

At Forge Fate Farrier Service, we believe your horse deserves the best — and so do you. 🐎

🔧 Specializing in Therapeutic Shoeing
🏆 Professional, reliable, and dedicated to quality
📍 Serving horses of all disciplines
📞 Call or text us today at 908-801-0145 to book your next appointment

Let’s work together to keep your horse balanced, sound, and performing at their best.
Forge Fate Farrier Service — where craftsmanship meets care.

Forge Fate Farrier Service LLC Jeff Mangone APF I would like to welcome you to Forge Fate Farrier Service! we are Dedicated to enhancing the health and Performance of your horse with expert hoof care and personalized service. With years of experience we prioritize the well-being of your equine partn...

06/20/2025

Just another day and another happy horse! 😊

06/17/2025

This is something that Jeff Mangone Apf-l of Forge Fate Farrier Service has always strived to be  and that is an advocate for your horse.
Is your Farrier an advocate for your horse?
Thank you to our friends at Florida Farrier Service, Inc 

📣🐴💬 Be Your Horse’s Advocate
If you’ve been dealing with the same issue for months—or years—with no real improvement, it’s time to stop accepting “this is just how they are.”

➡️ If your horse is always sore…
➡️ If they never quite move right…
➡️ If something “just isn’t adding up”…
➡️ If your horse has had long term whiteline or thrush…
Trust your gut!!!

💡 Soundness isn’t supposed to be a mystery. If a problem hasn’t improved despite multiple attempts, the issue may not be getting addressed at the source. You owe it to your horse to ask new questions, get fresh eyes, and challenge the status quo.

✅ Advocate for diagnostics.
✅ Question routines that haven’t worked.
✅ Get curious—not complacent.

😊 Your horse deserves progress—not excuses.

🩹 Because “managing” a problem forever isn’t the same as fixing it.

👏 Soundness. Comfort. Longevity.
It takes every single person on your team to accomplish this! That’s what we’re all here for. 🙌

06/17/2025

It’s that time of the year! So give us some love and support let the farrier industry know how loved we at Forge Fate Farrier Service are!

American Farriers Journal is celebrating the 27th anniversary of Farriers Week (July 6-12, 2025), an annual tradition for clients and equine businesses to take time to celebrate farriers for their dedicated commitment to delivering hoof care to horses.

Deadline to submit your tribute is July 1st, 2025. Submit your tribute at https://ow.ly/2zrQ50W2Pbl

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from Forge Fate Farrier Service!

Today, we want to take a moment to honor all the incredible fathers out there—those who lead with strength, love with compassion, and show up every day for their families and communities.

From all of us at Forge Fate Farrier Service, and from me personally,
Jeff Mangone, APF I, thank you to the dads who work hard, love harder, and inspire the next generation to be strong, kind, and resilient—whether you’re a horse dad, dog dad, or raising humans.

May your day be filled with laughter, love, and well-deserved appreciation. Happy Father’s Day! 👨‍👧‍👦🐴💪

06/06/2025

🪞Fact Friday – The Hoof Is a Mirror of Its Environment, It Reflects the Environment It Lives In!

💦A horse’s hoof reacts constantly to its surroundings.
Changes in temperature, footing, and stall hygiene all leave their mark—sometimes literally.

🔍 Look for the signs:
• Horizontal rings? Could be diet or environment shifts.
• Soft heels or sole sensitivity? Wet conditions.
• Brittleness or cracks? Often from excessive dryness or inconsistent moisture.

🏡 Want better hooves? Improve the environment.
Clean, consistent, and supportive footing isn’t just ideal—it’s essential.

👉 Your farrier can only do so much… the rest is up to the environment you provide.