Junction-C Horseshoeing

08/24/2024

Hey All, we have a new number!
Please text/call (218)539-4227

08/13/2024

Go away for a week and come home to rusted tools!
And nobody cleaned out the rig while we were gone either! Jenny Wood Junction-C Horseshoeing

08/03/2024

Why does your farrier require you to stay on a schedule if you stay with him? Is he just wanting more money? Is he just taking advantage of you? Absolutely not. It’s all about keeping the horse’s foot as consistent as possible. Too many people think “oh, they don’t look bad so they don’t need done.” When in reality, if they do look good inbetween cycles, and they still look good when they are due next…that’s a compliment to the job the farrier has done.

For every 1 centimeter of extra toe, it’s an added 50 kilograms of force on the tendons. If you do the conversion, that’s 110lbs of extra tension!!!!! Think about the pain a horse has with toes that are 4-5” long. Or, on a horse that’s only done once or twice a year. So, when a farrier requires or asks that their clients stay on a schedule, it’s for the benefit of the horse. It’s our job as farriers to do what we can to keep our client horses both sound and comfortable.

04/18/2024

Everyday 😂

03/27/2024

Hey All, just a heads up!
We had a shop fire last week, it was a complete loss. We are both fine and so are the dogs! But Please be patient with us as we work around insurance and clean up with our scheduling!

We are so blessed to be surrounded by good people that are helping us replace many tools that were lost and others that are helping us with the plans to rebuild! God is so good!

01/17/2024

If your cold they’re cold!
Bring your farrier inside!

07/18/2023

It’s a great day to shoe some horses!!

06/08/2023

**Update: we are full for theses routes but are still taking haul ins!

Looking to add a few more clients/stops to existing routs in the Brainered MN, Alexandria MN, Park Rapids MN, Perham MN, and Detroit-Lakes MN areas. We operate on a 5-8 week cycle. Looking to add regular clients.
Send us a message to get on the schedule.
Also have openings for haul in appointments in Verndale, MN.

09/08/2022

It’s a good day to shoe in the shade in front of a big fan!

07/21/2022

Good tips to keep in mind!

A farrier is an important member of your horse care team. The following article gives suggestions on finding a farrier and maintaining a positive relationship with them. https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/selecting-farrier-your-horse

07/18/2022

If an unlimited water supply is available, the quickest way to cool a hot horse is to continuously run cool water over the horse with a hose without stopping to scrape it off.

However, when trying to cool a hot horse with a limited supply of water (e.g., when camping), most suggest applying the water, scraping it off, and then applying more water. In the absence of continuous water, scraping can help encourage evaporative cooling.

Focus water application to the head, back, neck, rump, and legs. You can apply ice water to high blood flow areas including the head, neck, back, and ribs (avoid applying ice water to the large gluteal muscles). A fully cooled horse will have cool water dripping off them rather than warm water.

For more information on managing horses during hot weather, visit https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-horses-during-hot-weather

Infographic developed by Hannah Lochner, MS, University of Minnesota.

06/17/2022

Heat and humidity have returned to the Midwest! Horses can acclimate to hot and humid weather conditions; however, air temperature and relative humidity can affect your horse’s ability to cool themselves.

It is recommended to avoid (or use caution when) riding or exercising a horse when the combined air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity (%) surpass 150. For example, if the temperature is predicted to be 92 F with 69% relative humidity, the combination of the two is 161.

When the air temperature + relative humidity is less than 130, horses are very effective at cooling themselves. Between 130 and 150, a horse’s ability to cool themselves is decreased. When the combination is greater than 150, a horse’s ability to cool themselves is greatly reduced, and if the combination is greater than 180, conditions could become fatal if the horse is stressed.

06/10/2022

Hey all,
I am looking to fill a route in the St. Cloud area. I will be in the area on June 23rd and looking for some good consistent clients for both 6 and 8 week rotation.

I am also always adding to my Brainerd and Alexandria routes

And we are taking haul ins!!

05/17/2022

A set of fronts from yesterday.

05/10/2022

Junction-C Horseshoeing offers professional hoof care throughout North Central MN

We have some openings on a few of our routes we would like to fill.
Looking for consistent clients to add to our existing routes of every 6 weeks to:
AlexandraMN and surrounding area.
Brainered Lakes area
Park Rapids and surrounding area
Detroit Lakes/Frazee

We always have opening for haul ins!!!
Over six years of experience with references and more photos available!
Message us on Facebook, call/text 507-259-9082 or 218-639-0299

02/02/2022

Hey all, most of you know that our farm fee was supposed to go up at the New Year but we finally got it all sorted! If you would like to know the new price for your are please message us! Haul ins are ALWAYS Welcome!

12/06/2021

Hey all! I am sorry to say that due to rising fuel prices our farm fee will be going up again.

On the bright side we do take haul ins!

11/15/2021

11/01/2021

When a farrier carves a pumpkin 🎃

09/01/2021

This beautiful girl sells September 11th at R&J fall horse sale, hip number 65!!!

08/04/2021

Another pile of work getting done!

07/20/2021

Another day, another set of shoes, another happy and sound horse ready for the show pen.
We are accepting new clients and have several opening in August!

07/10/2021

Now accepting Venmo!

06/20/2021

We are taking on more clients! Message us on Facebook or call/text (218)639-0299!

05/01/2021

Did resets on a Standard Bred cart mare this afternoon!