Florida Farrier Service, Inc

10/14/2025

🎙️ New Episode LIVE!

This week on Echoes & Embers, we’re honored to sit down with Jeff Cota, Editor of American Farriers Journal— a name synonymous with farrier journalism and storytelling.

For decades, AFJ has been the voice of the farrier industry, connecting professionals across the world with the research, education, and human stories that keep our craft moving forward.

In this conversation, Jeff shares insight into the evolving farrier landscape, the mission behind AFJ, and the power of communication in shaping our trade’s future.

🔥 Tune in now on Florida Farrier Service, Inc youtube channel and hear how knowledge, curiosity, and communication keep our craft evolving.

https://youtu.be/BzfaJZK4F10

Echoes & Embers Podcast | Episode 5Guest: Jeff Cota, Editor of American Farriers JournalIn this episode of Echoes & Embers, we sit down with Jeff Cota, the l...

10/13/2025

This is the universal truth of horse ownership:
No matter what happens… somehow, it’s the farrier’s fault. 😂🔨

Horse trips? Farrier’s fault.
Lost a shoe? Farrier’s fault.
Won’t pick up a foot? Farrier’s fault.
Got a stone bruise? Obviously the farrier.
Soft tissue injury? Definitely the farrier.
Mercury in retrograde? Probably still the farrier.

We may not be meteorologists or magicians — but apparently, we’re responsible for everything from your horse’s attitude to the tides of the moon. 🌕🐎

So next time something goes wrong, just remember — blame the farrier, it’s tradition! 😉

Take the time to read this article by a fellow farrier. There’s a lot of truth here!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1343885820734992&id=100053407597852

“The farrier crippled that horse.”

Over the past few months, Will Clinging, CJF, AJFC, has heard this from at least two people complaining on behalf of a friend whose horse had gone lame. The farrier was implicated in both cases, and Will was asked to consult on one of them.

In Will's latest article, he writes about several issues farriers deal with all the time, and why it is highly unlikely that the farrier was responsible for the lameness. Read it now → www.horsejournals.com/horse-care/hoof-care/blame-game-hoof-care

10/11/2025

🎯 Good farriers aren’t hard to find — they’re just booked out.
When you call looking for someone “today” or “tomorrow,” remember that the ones who plan ahead, communicate, and keep a full schedule are usually the same ones who do the job right.
Quality work takes time and good farriers are in high demand. 🐴💪

10/10/2025

𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑻 𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀 🧠🎯🧐📏

You can’t rehabilitate feet without growth.

Rehabilitation isn’t just about fixing what’s already broken, it’s about supporting what grows next.

Healthy hoof growth is a reflection of proper nutrition, blood flow, balance, and consistent care. Without growth, there’s no foundation for healing, just a cycle of managing the same problems over and over.

Every trim, every shoe, every feed choice is part of that process.
Because growth isn’t just physical, it’s progress, patience, and proof that the plan is working.

👉 Growth equals progress.
👉 Progress equals soundness.
👉 Soundness equals success.

10/05/2025

✨ An Experience Like No Other ✨

This was our first time attending the ELPO Conference, and after being in the industry for over 30 years, we can honestly say, it was an experience like no other. We were introduced to ELPO just this past year by a dear friend and fellow farrier, and we’re so grateful we took the opportunity to be part of it.

The passion, camaraderie, knowledge, and commitment to grow, share, and elevate the equine industry can hardly be put into words. It felt like one big family, where every horse is at the center of importance.

The conversations and networking weren’t just talk; they were bridges that will allow more horses to be helped. The person in the conversation may never personally touch each horse, but their insight, suggestions, and shared passion will still shape that horse’s outcome. That’s the kind of ripple effect that makes this industry so special.

When you’re surrounded by an entire group of like-minded professionals, it stirs something deep within you. Every speaker who took the stage brought an energy that filled the room, raw passion, emotion, and a genuine desire to share what they’ve learned. You couldn’t help but be drawn in, knowing every word carried weight and purpose.

We’re not saying this to discount other associations, far from it. We’re saying it because it reaffirmed something we’ve always believed: our industry is full of people who truly want to see it thrive.

The connections made, the inspiration felt, and the drive to push forward have left us charged for what’s next.
There are big things on the horizon for the equine industry and we can’t wait to be a part of it. 💪🐴🔥

~ Teri & Clayton Wilber

10/03/2025

Continuous education isn’t just an option in our practice, it’s part of the foundation. It keeps us sharp, keeps the horses sound, and ensures we’re always offering the very best care. Every opportunity to learn from amazing speakers and colleagues strengthens not only our skills, but the future of our profession. Thank you Stuart Muir of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital for a great presentation!

09/30/2025

🍃🍂🍁HAPPY FALL from Florida Farrier Service, Inc & FFS Equine Education Facility!

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. The crisp air, golden leaves, and cozy moments remind us that every ending makes room for new beginnings! It’s up to each of us to make the rest of our 2025 story worth it. 🍂✨🎃

09/19/2025

09/16/2025

Teaching the next generation isn’t about chasing perfection, it’s about instilling the drive for excellence, the courage to keep learning, and the heart to always put the horse first. What we pass on at the anvil today becomes the standard of craftsmanship in our industry tomorrow.

09/12/2025

💪 Behind every trimmed or shod horse, successful clinic, and smooth-running day at the barn… there’s a lot of unseen hard work. From scrubbing floors to power washing walls, we take pride in keeping our facility clean, safe, and ready to serve both horses and their owners.

It’s not just about what happens in the arena or under the horse — it’s about the dedication behind the scenes that keeps this whole show going. 🐴✨