Olympia Farrier Supply

01/15/2025

At Olympia Farrier Supply, our expertise sets us apart. We carry renowned brands like St. Croix, Kerckhaert, and Delta and are committed to top-notch customer service. Our knowledgeable team is always here to help the Northwest community with any farrier needs.

01/14/2025

🌟 Up first on our "25 for '25", our Certification program! We want you to be able to better yourself for yourself and the horse! To learn more, please visit: https://americanfarriers.org/page/certification

01/11/2025

🌟 Up next on our Examiner Spotlight is Brian Strelow, BS, CJF, TE, FE, EE!

⚒️ Brian Strelow is a native Washingtonian who lives on Whidbey Island with his wife Nicole and their two kids. Brian’s passion for farriery began in the mid 90’s while working summers at a dude ranch in Wyoming. After graduating from Oregon State University he enrolled at Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School and completed an informal apprenticeship with a race track farrier. Brian is an active member of the AFA and the local chapter FAWS. In 2001 he became an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier and has been a fixture of the AFA Certification program for many years as a Tester and now as an Instructor and Examiner. Brian credits local contests for preparing him for Certification. Still an avid competitor, you can find Brian at a half dozen local and national contests each year. Brian has shod a variety of disciplines over nearly 30 years under horses. Currently dressage, jumping and barrel racing horses take up the majority of his time. When he’s not making horseshoes or tools you can find him in the mountains or near the ocean.

👉 Advice for those working towards AFA certification goals:

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. Benjamin Franklin

🔥 Prior to signing up for an AFA Certification, you need to know what the test entails, inside and out. Go to an AFA Pre-Certification clinic, scribe at a Certification, and find a mentor who has achieved the goals that you are now pursuing. Combining those 3 things along with focused practice in the forge, under the horse, and in the book are required to be successful. It will take your full commitment, the horses under our care require it!!!

01/11/2025

Saturday February 22, 2025 Olympia Farrier Supply will be hosting a forging clinic with Brian Strelow, CJF, TE, FE, EE.
The clinic will focus on contest preparation for the upcoming FAWS Spring Contest. Lots of one on one instruction with some demos. You don’t need to be signed up for the contest to attend the clinic!!
The clinic will be limited to 15 farriers and you must secure your spot with a non refundable deposit.
Clinic cost is $75 for FAWS members and $100 for non members. Lunch and steel will be provided.
To sign up contact Olympia Farrier Supply at 360-786-6575.

01/09/2025

Did you know that healthy hooves are essential for a horse’s overall well-being? At Olympia Farrier Supply, we stock the best brands, like St. Croix and Kerckhaert, to ensure your horses get top-notch care. Keep those hooves strong, Northwest!

01/08/2025

Farriers Association of Washington State 2025 Triple Crown is coming!
The Spring contest will be in Chehalis, WA March 14,15,16. Chris Madrid will be the judge. Registration will be on farriersofwa.com but has not been posted yet.
The contest will be held at:
Triple H Arena.
639 Penning Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
We did not block a motel because the rooms were not used last year.
There are a few motels in town to pick from.

Our judge:
Chris Madrid is from Stanley, New Mexico, where he is owner of Madrid Horseshoeing Inc. and Madrid Forge LLC. Chris began shoeing while attending Mesalands Community College Farrier Program in Tucumcari, New Mexico from 2003-2005. Chris then apprenticed with three different farriers while starting his own business and continues to work with them. Chris began competing in 2005. He has been on the World Championship Blacksmiths Horseshoeing Team 8 times. Chris has many achievements and accolades including but not limited to:
qualifying in the top 10 at Calgary twice, winning National Champion 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 with the WCB and 2015 at the AFA convention. Chris has been a part of 2 winning teams at the World Horseshoeing Classic in 2012 and 2017. He enjoys blacksmithing, hunting, and competing in horseshoeing contests. Some of Chris's major influences/mentors in the farrier industry are Craig Trnka, Jim Keith, and Jim Poor. He plans to continue running his Horseshoeing/Blacksmith business as well as competing in Horseshoeing competitions.

We will post more information as we get it.

Don't forget to plan to bring something for the auction Saturday night.

01/07/2025

Need reliable tools for your farriery work? Olympia Farrier Supply stocks everything from hammers to anvils, featuring top brands like Delta and Kerckhaert. Our tools are designed to make your job easier and more efficient. Swing by, Northwest, and check them out!

01/07/2025

01/06/2025

Hey horse owners! You don't need to be a farrier to shop at Olympia Farrier Supply. We offer amazing products like Allen's Blue Powder, CS Plus Hoof Treatment, and Austin Eden's Plexus CS Gel. These products contain copper sulfate to help fight thrush and white line disease.

Come in to the store or call us at 360-786-6575 to order!

01/04/2025

Hey, horse owners in the Northwest! Olympia Farrier Supply isn't just for professionals -- it's for you too! Discover everything you need for your horse, including the popular Keratex Hoof Hardener. It's great for thin soles, and crumbly hooves, and offers protection in wet conditions.

Come in to the store or call us at 360-786-6575 to order!

01/02/2025

Attention horse owners! You don't have to be a farrier to shop at Olympia Farrier Supply. Our Cloud Therapy boot from EasyCare is designed for your horse's ultimate comfort and well-being.

Come in to the store or call us at 360-786-6575 to order!

01/02/2025

01/01/2025

UPDATE- The measurements for the shoes were add as the last picture.
Our judge for the FAWS Spring Contest March 14-16 in Chehalis, WA Chris Madrid, CJF wasted no time this year getting the specimens made up!!! Thank you Chris!!!! Registration will be online later this month!!! Get those fires lit!!

Novice Division

Eagle eye: Plain stamp (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of plain stamp fronts w/ toe clip 12” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of plain stamp hinds w/ qtr clip 11 ½” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Shoeing: Keg on hind foot. Specimen made for opposite foot from keg (70 min)

Intermediate Division

Eagle eye: ¾ fullered (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of fully fullered fronts w/ toe clip 11” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of rodeo hinds w/ qtr clips 11 ½ of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Shoeing: Plain stamp qtr clipped hind. Specimen made for opposite foot plain stamped qtr clipped hind (70 min)

Open Division

Eagle eye: ¾ fullered straight bar shoe (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of navicular open heeled shoe with soft rock toe 10” of 5/8 square. (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of concave caulk and wedge w/ qtr clips 13 ½” of 7/16x3/4 concave (60 min)
Shoeing: Pair of front 3/4 fullered with toe clip and AFA convention heel cut/slope. (70 min)

01/01/2025

Post from Brian Strelow on the FAWS page.
Happy New Year!!! Here is the shoe list for our upcoming contest. If your new years resolution involves improving your forging or shoeing skills, nothing will speed up the process like going to a contest. Registration will be available early next year. Be safe out there!!!

FAWS Spring Contest 2025 with Judge Chris Madrid, CJF
March 14-16, 2025 Chehalis, WA

Novice Division

Eagle eye: Plain stamp (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of plain stamp fronts w/ toe clip 12” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of plain stamp hinds w/ qtr clip 11 ½” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Shoeing: Keg on hind foot. Specimen made for opposite foot from keg (70 min)

Intermediate Division

Eagle eye: ¾ fullered (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of fully fullered fronts w/ toe clip 11” of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of rodeo hinds w/ qtr clips 11 ½ of 3/8x3/4 (60 min)
Shoeing: Plain stamp qtr clipped hind. Specimen made for opposite foot plain stamped qtr clipped hind (70 min)

Open Division

Eagle eye: ¾ fullered straight bar shoe (20 min)
Class 1: Pair of navicular open heeled shoe with soft rock toe 10” of 5/8 square. (60 min)
Class 2: Pair of concave caulk and wedge w/ qtr clips 13 ½” of 7/16x3/4 concave (60 min)
Shoeing: Pair of front 3/4 fullered with toe clip and AFA convention heel cut/slope. (70 min)

12/31/2024

Hey Western Washington horse lovers! Olympia Farrier Supply isn't just for farriers. We have everything you need to keep your horse’s hooves healthy, including our effective Hoof Poultice for treating abscesses. Your horse deserves the best care, and we're here to help!

Come in to the store or call us at 360-786-6575 to order!