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25.01.2022 More of my great clients getting it done!

25.01.2022 Fresh set of shoes ready for the 2nd half of our High Country season. Thanks @mitchfarrier and Clay for your help today, love your work #farrierlife #farriersofinstagram #mountianhorse #horsetrekking #horsebackholiday #horseridingaustralia

23.01.2022 Something a bit different today on a reining horse that’s spreading in his stops

21.01.2022 An Old Farrier A bunch of young farriers stood looking down at a horses foot. They talked of what to do and how to do it, What measures to take to make the h...orse sound again, shaking their heads. Under a shade tree an old man sat, his hands twisted and knuckles scarred. He was slumped and tired, worn out by weather and horses, useless and empty. Once this old man could shoe any horse with hair on its hide. He could make his hammer blows sing like music on his anvil. He did it for a hundred years until his knees were gone, shoulders ached and his arms grew weak. He heard talk nearby, listened quietly to the voices of inexperience and slowly stood and limped over to where the boys stood in the sun. He groaned with each halting step. The old farrier looked down at the horse and said, "mind if I put in my two cents?" Well, the young men snickered, smiled and looked the old empty man up and down. "Youre a little long in the tooth, old fella. I reckon youre here to give us some old time advice?" One of the young men said. Laughing another chimed in "Do us a favor, huh and just go rest in the shade cause we got this problem worked out. You see, times are changed and were specialists in the farrier trade." The old man smiled. "I know you boys have it licked. You know just what to do for this old horse and Im just in your way but it sounded like you could use a little help. Dont mind me Ill just get on back to the shade." Hesitantly one young man stepped forward and touched the ancient farrier on his arm and said "Id like to know what you have to say. You see, I want to learn what it takes to be a man like you, to have shod the horses you have. So, please stay and teach me something not in our books, will ya?" The old man smiled, his face like dry leather and said, "Hand me your tools son, and we can make this horse run and play." With that the stooped and gray old man lifted the horses foot and went to work. He trimmed, shaped the foot, flipped the rasp in his hand and pointed at a cracked and broken heel and said quietly, "Bar shoe is what you need." "Well we knew that ole man." the first guy snickered "We dont have any bar shoes on the truck" said another. "What now?" The wrinkled old man went to the hot shots truck, fired his forge and cut a piece of iron, he slipped it into the fire and let it heat, Then fished it out of the inferno and began shaping the red hot steel on the anvil. He worked fast and sure, tapping the hot steel here and there, making a miracle of beauty and grace, a shoe to make the horse stand straight and feel good. Quenched, holes punched, rasped clean, he took the shoe, filled his mouth with nails and picked up a driving hammer. He limped over to the horse and groaned as he picked up the foot. Taking a breath he steadied himself and one by one he drove the nails. He slowly straightened up and stretched out his back, curved with years of bending over. A young man picked up the foot and the kids didnt say a whole lot, just shook their heads and one muttered a "well damn." The old man said "That sure felt good! I always wonder about the last shoe Ill nail on a horse. I hope this aint it. I hope God will spare me knowing its my last shoe." I will never get over the feeling you get when youve done a horse right." The old man replaced the kids tools, and limped back to his chair in the shade. The young farriers watched. They knew they had seen something they might never see again, just an old farrier. Last feet. Last horses. The last time you feel needed for your knowledge, for the skills youve worked hard to know. Someday we will all do those last things, and when our last breath rattles and we close our eyes, a flight of angel wings will lift our souls and carry us away to where the horses always stand, its always cool and the anvil always rings true.

20.01.2022 Shoeing Gunner Cash Cheques an Australian bred stud flying to California later today, so we left a message for our American brothers! Gunnercashchex Lancefield Bloodstock

20.01.2022 Huge appreciation for these two ladies from EQ Saddlery Jess & Megan not only do such a great job running the shop, but they both go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. They always ensure the product I need is there, and they keep me updated when stock of something I use is running low (and always manage to keep some aside for me!) 10/10 girls!

20.01.2022 Off to Jamie Creek Cutting Horses in Jerilderie for two days to shoe his show team for the NCHA Futurity.

20.01.2022 Working in the snow today!

20.01.2022 Its getting slippery out there! Punching lots of stud holes this week!

19.01.2022 Table centres by MRD Farrier, multi-tasking for the Creek wedding

18.01.2022 Holidays Over! Back on deck Tomorrow!

18.01.2022 Our new Apprentice Bangers met his dad Lionel today!

17.01.2022 Before and after of a pony I trimmed today

17.01.2022 For all your equine building needs give Aussie or Daryl a call!

17.01.2022 Second day of the EVA Shoeing for performance seminar

16.01.2022 One of my best friends and clients! Its a pleasure and an honour to be a part of such a great team! Congrats on an awesome year! And to top it off winning the Vic Open Derby tittle as well!

16.01.2022 We would like to wish all our valued clients good luck and safe travels to the Melbourne International 3Day Event this weekend

16.01.2022 Mitch will be taking a weeks holiday from the 2nd - 8th July 2015, please check your calendars to see that your booked in.. In advance or there after. Thanks.

15.01.2022 Ash and I are attending the 2018 Mustad Farrier Conference in Melbourne for the next 2 days

15.01.2022 ***Riding Lessons**** Looking to improve your knowledge and skills in a fun and supportive way? I am now offering lessons from Merton, VIC and surrounding areas.... We have a beautiful 50x50 all weather arena, mechanical cow, range of obstacles, poles and jumps plus miles of safe trail riding access. Over 12 years working as a professional in the equine industry has helped me develop an extensive range of skills that benefit riders and horses from all disciplines. From running my own large scale riding school in the Yarra Valley, being the head coach at a privately run summer camp in central California, working under one of Australias top eventing riders in South Australia, cattle ranches in the USA, thoroughbred yearlings sales and racing stables to now running my own training and sales barn that specialises in western performance horses, I have something to offer everyone. Available for Pony Club & Adult Riding Clubs. $70 plus GST per private one hour lesson $50 plus GST per person one and a half hour shared lesson Limited places available on lesson horse $90 plus GST Fully insured, first aid qualified and WWCC Travel fees may apply Contact Steph on 0457108220

15.01.2022 Hand made straight bar (made by Ash) fitted to a 2 year old warm blood today. This filly sustained an injury to her hoof wall which made it very unstable causing acute lamemness, so the bar shoe was fitted full with plenty of support and we floated the effected area of hoof wall to take the pressure off and ease the lameness.

14.01.2022 18" Prestige Michael Robert Evolution Showjumping Saddle $2,800 Ballarat, Victoria 18" black Prestige Michael Robert Evolution Showjumping saddle In great con...dition Brand new in 2013 Extra wide gullet and short girth points Unmounted Will post Call Catherine on 0400 866 582 See more

11.01.2022 A pair of handmade 3/4 Fullered fronts fitted to a Clydie cross today

10.01.2022 Picked up the first pair of custom farrier chaps from Morgys Custom Tack! These chaps are great very comfortable and made tough! For all of your custom chaps and Tack needs call Guy and Nikki Morgan

10.01.2022 Big thanks to @john_campbell1989 at @custom_cutting_fabrication for fabricating our new forge

10.01.2022 Something a bit different today on a reining horse thats spreading in his stops

10.01.2022 Im lucky to have some great clients!

09.01.2022 Im heading to Ballarat next week for 3 days, from the 27th to 29th July. I specialise in performance horses from Show jumpers to western pleasure and corrective work. I will be in Ballarat on a regular 6 week basis. Call Mitch on 0409998289

08.01.2022 Hi everyone I am now reopening my book accepting new clients, for appointments call Mitch on 0409998289

08.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our valued clients and friends good luck and safe travels to the NCHA Futurity this week

08.01.2022 I would like to thank all of my amazing clients for being very understanding in my time off with my broken leg. And a huge thank you to Ash my apprentice for keeping things going for me! Im back on my feet now and with the addition of Ash to the team we will be taking on new clients. Thank you again everyone look forward to seeing you all soon!

07.01.2022 Honoured to be the best man today for a great mate Jamie Creek, on his wedding day

06.01.2022 A big day shoeing western performance horses in the Yarra Valley today

05.01.2022 We would like to wish all of our clients and friends the best of luck at the Vic cutting futurity at Tatura park this weekend!

05.01.2022 One of my best friends and clients! It's a pleasure and an honour to be a part of such a great team! Congrats on an awesome year! And to top it off winning the Vic Open Derby tittle as well!

04.01.2022 Mitch will be away late July 2015 attending the Bain Fallon "Shoeing for Performance" conference, again this year. The conference runs 24th to 25th July.

04.01.2022 A set of Sliders on a Reiner headed to the AQHA Youth World Cup next week! Good luck and safe travels to the Australian youth team competing in Tamworth for the next two weeks!

04.01.2022 First day at EVA Shoeing for performance seminar

03.01.2022 Medial support Monday. 3 year old Quarter horse filly starting to roll in on her hind feet, we addressed the flares and shod her with some medial support

01.01.2022 BVQHA is pleased to offer a Members only 1 day clinic with Dawn Marshall. Limited places available. Please register your interest by pm to Danielle Read

01.01.2022 Big congrats to Matt and Titan for taking out the 3yo HUS at NSW State show today