Rafter D Farrier Service

28/02/2024

Absolutely love donkey feet clean ups! With spring around the corner and warmer weather ahead I've got some openings to get your 4 legged critters cleaned up and ready to ride!

19/11/2023

Clean up of a heck of a crack from a couple weeks ago.

19/11/2023

2024 Price List
Mini horse/donkey/standard horse trim- $40
Draft horse trim-$80
Keg shoes front/half set- $125
Keg full set- $175
Pads added- $15-25 depending on what's needed
Specialty shoes will be extra.

30/07/2023

Couple pictures of trimmed and not trimmed on a wonderful percheron mare I got to do this week. Super excited to clean her up even more with some shoes and hand drawn toe clips the next time I see her!

19/06/2023

With this record setting dry weather we're having its taking a toll on horses feet. But Rafter D is here to keep your 4 legged friends feet looking and performing to the best of their abilities even in these rough conditions. Call or text 616-633-9896 to schedule your appointment now.

05/05/2023

Some before and afters of a nasty crack this c**t got. Super happy with how the adhesive worked.

17/04/2023

Some before and afters on this little donks feet. One more go round and he should be 100%. Absolutely love how much change donkeys feet will let you do.

17/04/2023

Was able to provide some serious relief for this rescue mare. Can't wait to see what I can do to pretty her up in a couple weeks when she's not so sore.

15/04/2023

Put a set of sliders on the rope horse and he sure liked em!

28/03/2023

PSA to all of my amazing clients
With the rising costs of materials and supplies I unfortunately have to raise my rates. Some of my newer clients I've already set these rates at but for the rest this is the new rates as of April 1st.
Trims on minis to riding horses: $40
Drafts: $80
Front keg shoes: $100
All around keg shoes: $150
Any special shoes/pads will be added onto the base price.

08/03/2023

Well it's about that time of year again. Weather's getting warmer days are getting longer and if you're anything like me you're ready to start riding hard. We'll before you do don't forget to get those feet trimmed or if you're horse gets a little tender or you ride hard get some shoes on. Here at Rafter D we can take care of whatever your needs are! Feel free to call/text at 616-633-9896.

07/03/2023

Some before and afters of this little 3 yr old filly. She's just finally semi quite enough I could east around and shoe her. This is very much a true crack. Not as perfect as I would like but definitely the best in this situation.

26/02/2023

Another set of before and afters this time from a super sweet older donkey. Had a huge flare and an old abcess that needed cleaned up. But really happy with the result and now she should be growing straight and true.

26/02/2023

This little guy should feel a whole lot better after all the overgrown foot was taken off. Super happy with how his feet cleaned up!

01/02/2023

Put a set of shoes and popper pads on one of the personal horses with thin soles. Here's the trim on the first foot before the go pro glitches out.

25/01/2023

Big or small we shoe em all! Couple pony shoes from earlier today and a couple years ago! Both of these ponies struggled with laminitis problems. So it was decided they should be shoed to try and help them heal.

23/01/2023

Trying to gather this fillies feet up and get this nasty crack cleaned up. Hopefully she'll be quite enough here soon we can shoe her and really get some progress.

17/01/2023

Quick reset on a horse with a big crack in the quarter.

09/01/2023

Excuse the poor pictures they're not my specialty but the transformation on these feet were amazing! It's taken 6 months of work but they've definitely made a huge turn around!

07/12/2022

Little before and afters from a donkey earlier this year. Big or small we trim them all! If you're in need of corrective trims or shoeing give me a call. 616-633-9896

02/09/2022

Quick reset on my person horse before the MRA at cowcamp this weekend.

01/09/2022

Some before and afters on a extra long case. Heels on both front and backs were underrun and completely covering the sole. Got then started on the right track now.

13/08/2022

13/08/2022

Have a couple openings available in the Marne Coopersville area, Ludington area, and Lakeview/Howard City area if anyone is interested shoot me a message on here or give me a call or text at 616-633-9896.