Pace Equine Bodywork and Farrier Services

01/11/2024

25/10/2024

As my maternity leave is coming to an end and I’m itching to get back under some horses, I’m going to come back slowly for the first week or two.

My first trip back to Iowa will be the week of November 19th! Please get ahold of me if you do not hear from me in the next couple weeks to get on the schedule.

My Illinois clients I am back to taking more new clients around the Central Illinois area and St. Louis area.

YOUR BEST WAY TO GET AHOLD OF ME IS TO TEXT BUT YOU CAN CALL AND I WILL RETURN YOUR CALL! 319-759-4528

03/08/2024

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.

16/07/2024

Regular farrier appointments aren't a luxury, they are a necessity for your equine companion's lifelong welfare.

❔Did you know❔
Every extra 1cm of toe length results in -
🔹an extra 50KG of force acting on the tendons
🔹a -1° drop in sole angle where the DDFT inserts into the coffin bone can lead to a 4% increase in the pressure exerted by the DDFT on the navicular bone

(Credit Dr Renate Weller)

08/07/2024

It’s National Farriers Week!

Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for your horses and play a key role in your horse’s soundness and performance. Horse’s feet are vital to their overall health. We encourage you to show your gratitude not only this week but year-round to the professional who helps keep your horse upright and sound!

Show appreciation for your farrier throughout the year by following these simple steps!

1. Provide a safe location for working on your horse. Ideally this means a clean, well-lit, level work area for handling needs. Uneven ground can also impact the ability to be accurate on balanced trims.

2. Have horses caught and ready to go prior to your farrier’s arrival. Allow yourself time to remove any blankets, fly boots, etc. and have them properly groomed/cleaned so your farrier isn’t waiting on you.

3. Have your payment ready the day of your horse’s appointment. And go ahead and schedule the next appointment before your farrier leaves. This is not only courteous of their time but also helps keep your horse’s feet maintained on a consistent schedule which can prevent hoof and performance issues from arising!

4. As the owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your horse has good manners when having their feet handled. Oftentimes, it’s best to hold your horse for your farrier’s safety. If you are not available, always have someone available to keep nervous or ill-behaved horses calm during the appointment.

5. Take the time and make the effort to say “thanks” for a job well done! Even simple offers such as a cold beverage on a hot day makes a difference.

Always remember a good farrier is an important part of your horse’s team. Building a solid relationship with your farrier can help set your horse up for success!

02/07/2024

For all the people that ask me this is my favorite boot for my horses. They hold up very well atleast for my destructive ponies. And they really have helped my horses not constantly stomping and destroying there hooves!

Fly Free Boots provide superior fly and insect protection to your horse’s legs while offering a fun selection of colors.

A few fly boot benefits include:
🪰 Keep your horse from stomping at flies which help keep them happy and their feet from breaking and chipping, reducing lost shoes and bad hooves.
🪰Keep Bot eggs and other skin irritations like Scratches at bay
🪰Can be used as ice boots

Check out www.flyfreeproducts.com for more information and to get yours!

02/07/2024

July 8-10th will be my last Iowa trip until the end of the year! If you are wanting anything that stands well and knows how to behave trimmed or shod before I’m off now’s ur chance to get ahold of me!
I will be all over in those few days!
Southeast Iowa
Cedar Rapids area
And Des Moines area

If you are needing a couple farriers numbers shoot me a message and I will send u some that will take u over while I’m off!

21/05/2024

A couple of announcements as we get into the busy season:

Many know I am pregnant, and many know the complications from my last pregnancy have a very high chance of transferring over to this pregnancy. With that being said I will continue to be working until middle- end of July body permitting. Please expect me to need more breaks especially during this hot season. I will be out until November/ December.

To my iowa clients I have some Farriers I am referring you too while I am out!

To my Illinois clients I have already talked to many of you and if I haven’t please get ahold of me!

Iowa clients: I am planning on making at least one maybe 2 trips in the month of June, as long as it is worth the trip I will be making two! And the month of July for sure one trip will be planned! I will be back May 28th- May 29th!

I once again thank everyone for the continued support!

I WILL BE COMING BACK!

13/05/2024

You want a puppy or farrier work but don’t have the money?
You’re a carpenter? Cool, inbox me.
You’re a mechanic? Cool, inbox me.
You’re a welder? Excellent!
You own your own business? Cool, inbox me.
You have something to trade, like a car, truck, suv, RV, horse trailer etc? Cool, inbox me.

The point is I have something you want and you might have something I want/need.

Business is business. Value is value!!

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This is how we roll.. all trades are accepted! The goal is we all win!

Trades are more common than you think!

Many of the things I have acquired over the years have come from clients! More times than not I’m willing to exchange services for something even if it’s me doing the service to pay you off!

25/10/2023

My iowa clients
I had a loss in the family so my November trip will be a couple days shorter and if I need to I will make another trip but I’m not counting on that right now!

If you are needing on I will be there November 2-3 please message me and I will make sure I can get u on that trip

13/10/2023

No, we’re not telling you to skip work. 😉🤣
The saddle will be waiting this evening! 🙌🏼

17/08/2023

Hey everyone!

I will be in iowa Monday& Tuesday and I have room.
Monday is the southeast iowa area and Tuesday is Des Moines area day!

This will be the last time I will be back till SEPTEMBER 18th.
I will be at tri state rodeo September 1-10 so if your there and needing them done I don’t mind or live close by!

19/05/2023

Many things in life change day to day as we all know.
I got married in March and now that I am adding bodywork to my business I decided it was time for a updated business name! We are changing from MC Farrier Service to Pace Equine Bodywork and Farrier Services!

Since being a farrier for the last 4 years and dealing first hand with sore muscles horses and many other things I decided I wanted to add to my business. Over the next year or two I will be adding tons of different therapy bodywork’s to my farrier business.

I decided a couple weeks ago to enroll in an equine massage class. I will be adding this to my business June 1, 2023.
I will be charging $70 a horse.

Benefits Of Equine Massage:
Pain Relief
Relief From Restlessness and Sleep Disturbances
Improved Proprioception
Stress Relief
More Efficient Movement
Improved Posture, Circulation, Hair Coat, Muscle Tone
Increased Flexibility and Range Of Motion
Immune System Support
Injury Prevention
Increased Benefits When Used In Conjunction With Chiropractic and/or Acupuncture

Be looking out as I continue to add different bodywork’s to my business as I finish the courses!

I can’t thank my clients enough for getting me where I am today! And helping me realize how much I love helping horses! And thank you all for your continued support as my business begins to grow!

-Pace Family❤️

26/03/2023

Called out! 😂😂

15/03/2023

13/03/2023