Austin MacLeod- Professional Farrier

11/06/2024

We love having Austin MacLeod- Professional Farrier on staff for many reasons including; his willingness to share his expertise and knowledge with our clients, his gentle and patient demeanor with our patients, and his stellar horsemanship. He's taking new clients. Even if you use another vet, once you're on Austin's books you're automatically considered a client of ours as well! We know you'll love having him as a farrier. He's American Farriers Education Council Certified and a graduate of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. Farm calls or here at our clinic, Austin would be happy to take care of your horses.

08/04/2024

I'm so excited to share! For those of you already on my schedule, your appointments just need to be confirmed, and Tori will get you set up

We are proud to announce that Austin MacLeod- Professional Farrier now works exclusively for our practice! We have worked with Austin for 4 years on numerous cases, both in Oregon and California, and trust his level of care and attention to detail. Austin is taking on select new clients (you don't have to be one of our clients, but you will be in our system) and is available at our clinic or your farm. Current Austin clients: nothing has changed in your care, we are just handling the scheduling and billing from now on so you call us to make an appointment. Also, we continue to work with all farriers in our region, and do not exclude anyone, we just love that we can offer a one-stop-shop for our clients, rehab and podiatry cases. We can also send Austin out to you if you're in a jam! Call us to get on Austin's farrier schedule 541-636-1191.

13/01/2024

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that I will be unavailable January 13-19 as I'll be on vacation.
Thank you for understanding and I'll see you at Massie Veterinary Services supplement Master Class when I arrive home!

25/12/2023

Happy holidays, please make sure to fill out the Google form before your next appointment
https://forms.gle/ZZ6n6Dhw4bq34Lbf9

12/12/2023

Hey everyone, long time no post. If you're a current client of mine please do me a favor and fill out this Google form/terms of service coming into the new year
https://forms.gle/ZZ6n6Dhw4bq34Lbf9

22/06/2023

Just as a reminder, I am often booked out several weeks in advance. I make my schedule as I see the horses on my books.
If you're not making an appointment when we get settled up, I cannot guarantee that the day before theyre due I will be able to get you on my schedule.

07/06/2023

14/02/2023

Due to hazardous weather conditions I may not be able to cross the siskiyou summit today.
I do not have 4wd.

28/10/2022

Just a big gentle giant.
I'm back to work now, and almost caught up. As the weather gets colder, appointments move both later and earlier to keep warm and keep driving conditions safe.
Are you ready for winter?

15/09/2022

So it looks like for the most part I'm down until October.
I'll be trying my best to accommodate all of you who are due.
I will be taking on my *easy* horses, as any jostling or pulling hurts a lot until my revision surgery is healed. Luckily it's not too far off.
I appreciate your patience as I heal. It's very frustrating to not be able to work, I love my job and the freedom it gives me.

11/09/2022

Unfortunately I am back in the hospital, again. I've been down since Wednesday, I likely won't be able to work for a few days more. If I missed contacting you feel free to reach out.
I'm itching to get back to work but unfortunately my body isn't wanting to cooperate

Edit to add: looks like I'll be here until Tuesday.

07/09/2022

The two best things you can do for your horses feet are: taking the time to train your horse to pick up and hold their feet, have them trimmed regularly.

Excessive length causes massive amounts of strain on all of the soft tissue in the limb and makes it hard for the horse to move comfortably. A horse that is hard to work on will suffer as well.

08/08/2022

Therapeutic shoe for a horse with some shoulder damage. There's visible improvement after application in this horses gait and ability to walk

02/08/2022

Please remember nails in your horses foot need to be seen/evaluated by a vet before pulling!
Theres a lot of sensitive structures in the hoof and without knowing what is affected, can cause more damage by pulling the nail prior to evaluation.
Proper procedure upon finding a foreign object in the foot is to ensure it won't be driven in further (blocking the foot up around the object so it doesn't contact the ground) and calling your vet and farrier both.
(This horse was sound, nail removed at vets advise, and went on his merry way)
(Not a horse I service.)

17/07/2022

Just as a reminder for everyone. Full payment is due at time of service. I hate to say I've been having issues the last couple months with this and some of the leniency has to stop.

27/06/2022

Hey all, unfortunately I'll have to pause appointments as I tested positive for covid.
I'm feeling fine but for the safety of my clients, until I test negative I'll only be offering no contact appointments for easy horses or postponing until I get negative test results.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.

12/05/2022

Now accepting new clients in the Rogue Valley/shady cove area.
AFEC certified, PCHS graduate, WSFA member.
Must maintain a schedule and have horses who will stand.

15/04/2022

Hey yall, currently in the hospital. No clue how long I'll be out for but hopefully not long. Appointments are holding until further notice

02/04/2022

Sometimes progress is slow.
On average it takes a year grow a new hoof from the cornary band to the ground. Keeping your farrier on a good schedule and maintaining the hoof through husbandry will make for the easiest recovery path for your horse.

22/02/2022

Thank you to Massie Mobile Veterinary for asking me to come speak at your first aid clinic. I learned a lot from you and I'm glad I could contribute some advice on the hoofcare side of things!
Thanks to Erin Fowle for the photo

11/02/2022

I will always have a weakness for pretty red horse feet.
First set after being barefoot.

04/02/2022

A year ago vs now
I'm super proud of how far this horse has come as well as how much my work has improved. Lots of little things to pick on, and lots to learn still. Improvements are Improvements though and knowledge is endless. Keep chasing it.

05/01/2022

Happy New Years Everyone!

For those of you who hadn't seen my price increase already, all existing clients are moving to my new price list as of January 1. Base prices went up 10$ and your extras have been adjusted to meet material increases.

Thank you for your understanding and here's to another year of keeping your horses happy and healthy!

20/12/2021

First handmade hoof knife, made as part of the clinic at PCHS this weekend. I'm excited to get to use something I made myself in my business.

16/11/2021

Thank you to The Horseshoe Barn for hosting an awesome clinic. Lots to be learned and still taking notes from the slides.

16/11/2021

Truck is back up and running. Appointments as usual.

11/11/2021

Well, the truck is back in the shop again. As of right now I've got a truck I can borrow so appointments will stay as they were.

09/08/2021

Its always nice to look back on horses and see how much progress they've made. This horse I've been working with for a year.

06/08/2021

The truck is running, but back in the shop tomorrow. Appointments are starting to fill up, so if I missed you while the truck was out of commission, feel free to send another text or message.

16/07/2021

Hi everyone. I will NOT have a vehicle from July 19 until the new motor is put in. They are anticipating 3-6 days but until further notice it will be haul in by appointment only.