Help! Farrier needed in Seattle area-crossposted in horse care

[mug]

I am in desperate need of farrier recommendations! My old farrier can no longer shoe my horse and I have been trying for weeks to get someone out to no avail. He is now overdue for a trim and has pulled a front shoe so I can’t afford to wait much longer! I can’t even get someone out to pull his other shoe so at least he isn’t all wonky until someone can come shoe him. I have exhausted all my resources and called at least 10 farriers and a few lesson barns nearby to see who they are using and don’t even get my phone calls returned.

So if anyone has any names for me I am all ears! Horse is 7 year old OTTB gelding, soft feet and thin hoof wall but doesn’t pull shoes normally. He is located close to Rockmeadow farms in Sammamish and I am willing to pay extra to get someone out here ASAP!

Thank you!!

[ladyj79]

Call you vet. If all else fails they can at least pull the shoe.

[16_Hands]

You can try Lisa Fite, she’s in your area and comes highly recommended. PM me for contact info.

[Tumbleweed]

I have a very good Farrier I can recommend if you haven’t found one yet.

[mug]

@16 Hands

You can try Lisa Fite, she’s in your area and comes highly recommended. PM me for contact info.

Thank you! I am actually hauling my horse to her place today to get him shod, however she unfortunately will not work for me long term as she will not come out to where I live and I can’t haul him every time he needs to be reshod (don’t have my own rig yet, am borrowing one today)

[mug]

@Tumbleweed

I have a very good Farrier I can recommend if you haven’t found one yet.

Yes please! I am still looking for a regular farrier I just now have a little more time to find one. I would love their name/contact info! Thanks!!!

[Tumbleweed]

Oh good-
His name is Gavine Cooper - Olympic Forge is the name of his company. Phone # 817-716-2858
Good luck! Tell him Betsy recommended him. He’s shoeing my horse as we speak!