Strongman Farrier

05/02/2024

Thank you for the recognition Balancing Whispers! Always appreciate clients that go above and beyond for their horse’s recovery. And another big thank you to FormaHoof for being a part of our rehab process. 👊

29/01/2024

Well isn't this the truth 😅😭

02/11/2023

Incredible product, leading to fantastic results. Excited to be a part of the FormaHoof team! 💫

Strongman Farrier offers a variety of hoof care services; utilizing FormaHoof for performance horses and therapeutic care. Let's work together and find the best hoof care solution for your horse.

24/10/2023

Thank you Bethany P Photography for these amazing photos of Sirila and I in the show ring at Devon. Also a big shout out to Mary Claeys for breaking the mould with this perfect filly! 💫

20/08/2023

After popular demand, I have expanded my services to include 🥳
You may have already heard about this product and its benefits, but I'll share my thoughts after a number of successful recent applications.
What you're looking at is a fully encapsulated polymer hoof with some pink glitter. This is a non-invasive and liquid-fit horseshoe.
The polymer expands and allows for natural hoof function. It wears like a natural hoof, but has many added benefits such as protecting soft soles, building up negative heels, assisting horses recovering from laminitis, or even allowing you to nail a shoe for a horse that has a compromised hoof.
I was looking into using this product for a long time, and I can say that I'm very happy with the results.
Top questions I get when people inquire about the product;
Q: How long does an application last?
A: With my recent applications, I have had them last for 5 weeks. They likely can reach 6 or so weeks, but during the summer, I like to ensure the hooves don't get long, so I recommend reapplying every 4 to 5 weeks.
Q: Are you not worried that by sealing the hoof in a polymer, you could potentially be creating problems?
A: It's all in the prep! I use a sole cleanse by Red Horse, a heat gun to dry out the hoof if needed, and some good old copper sulfate. So far, I haven't noticed any issues when I removed 5 week old FormaHoof from my clients' horses.
Q: Why do you like this product?
A: I like giving options to my clients, and this product has definitely shown me that it works. It has made the toughest laminitic cases comfortable and solved a lot of issues with horses that have thin and brittle hooves. Overall, I am impressed at its cabilities to solve the age-old high low without worrying about pulling a wedged horseshoe.
If you're interested in learning more about , send me a DM and make sure to check out www.formahoof.com

05/07/2023

Highly recommend as a pit stop for my horsey friends travelling through Illinois, USA! This is where we stayed a couple months ago. 🐴🚚

Campground Stables photo compliments of Shawn Fender.

27/06/2023

Literally the best yearling standing for a trim; and of course I’m not biased whatsoever… 😏

19/06/2023

You left your mark on this industry, it will live on forever, R.I.P. Scott Collier 🙏

A significant anvil has fallen silent in the farrier industry. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Scott Collier. You left an indelible mark, sir.

19/06/2023

Strong and pretty 💪🎀 ... Wedge 3D pads with dental impressions for a laminitic horse.

14/05/2023

My 'little' 14.3 yearling filly 😁

14/03/2023

Knowledge sharing...

Had the pleasure of taking part in a hoof lameness discussion at Ontario Veterinary College with the OVC Equine Club this past week. A big thank you to my colleagues for a successful talk and demonstration with the Werkman Hoofcare Hoofbeat.

Many topics were discussed, including medial lateral imbalances, shoeing to support conformational faults, and understanding how we can utilize tools like the Hoofbeat to do a full gait and landing assessment to help guide our trimming or shoeing options.

Looking forward to meeting and working with these wonderful vets in the future. ✨️

21/01/2023

Damn well the luckiest horse I've seen. 😳
This is a roofing nail that punctured through the lateral heel and nowhere else. Had this nail gone in vertically, we would have potentially faced irreparable or fatal damage.
My client made the right decision to call the vet and not pull the nail out. It's important to get radiographs in a situation like this so we can have a clear picture of the damage and to aid in creating an appropriate recovery plan.
This horse is making a good recovery and will be back to its cheeky self soon enough!

09/12/2022

I'm trying something that I haven't done before.
This horse presented some evident lameness. Vet assessed and found some soft tissue strain and mild navicular changes from the radiograph.
My client asked if we could try something different for this horse's rehab. She had learned about these plastic shoes and wondered if we could give them a try. We discussed the normal protocol for a situation like this, and I thought these shoes were worth a shot!
These shoes are made by Ground Control Horseshoes. I found them quite straightforward even though I had never used this product before. They come in standard shoe sizes for convenience. Cut to rough shape with your nippers, nail them on, and file to desired shape/bevel. The only thing is to be mindful of nail pitch because these shoes aren't punched like a standard horse shoe.
These shoes do come with a heart bar setup for frog support. I added some pink equipack for additional frog contact under the shoe.
I really enjoyed working with these shoes and hopefully they give this horse the support it needs! 😁

04/12/2022

Finally here! Such a special experience ✨️🐎

23/09/2022

Find me at the Harvest Gathering today! Spending the day forging and doing demonstrations! Here from 9am to late evening. ⚒✨

23/08/2022

Part of the 'dressage is boring' squad. 👊💥

15/08/2022

When everything lines up just right 👌🔨🐎

27/06/2022

Quality assurance by a 3 day old c**t. He was just making sure I was doing a good job on mom 🤣👌