07/01/2022
Just a friendly reminder as we enter the heat dome🔥, that Farriers are real people and not machines. Therefore, care must be taken to avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion 🤒. Doing laborious work while the temperatures are hot increases the chance of heat related illness, not to mention that standing near a forge that runs at 3000⁰F while wearing boots, jeans and chaps doesn't help. Please protect your farrier and do your best to make their work safe.
There are a few things that you as an owner can do to ease the strain that extreme heat has on your farrier!
A space out of direct sun is a must!
Please provide a heavily shaded area, shelter, barn or shop for a safe workspace. 🌞
If you have access to a large fan, desensitize your horses to it in advance and allow it to run while work is being done. 🌬
Bugs love the heat so give your horse a good spray with repellent prior to your appointment!🦟
Farrier work is very physical, this naturaly increases the body's core temperature.
Increased body temperature + insanely hot weather= a fried farrier 🍗
A cold glass of juice or water helps immensely and is appreciated beyond words. Although most farriers carry their own water to drink, staying hydrated is a difficult task when you can't keep up to the buckets of sweat. ♨️
Remember that the heat makes work extra exhausting, so please be patient and kind with your farrier ❤
If you are unable to provide a safe work environment during the extreme heat, appointments may need to be rescheduled or booked earlier in the day before temps get spicy.🔥 Safety is priority.
We appreciate your kindness and understanding.
-signed a farrier just trying to survive🏥🌅
Stay Safe Everyone