Ian Davies

Payment Due at Service: Please provide payment at the completion of your appointment. 48-Hour Cancellation Policy: Confirm or decline your appointment at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a $100 late fee. Handler Required: A responsible adult must be present to handle the horse before, during, and after the appointment. Property & Equipment: Clients are responsible for any damage to equipment or materials caused by their horse.

Exceptional farriery does not start with trimming hooves or fitting shoes. It begins with a deep understanding of the horse itself. Every horse is unique, shaped by its conformation, biomechanics, workload, medical history, and athletic goals. Without this knowledge, any farriery work risks being a guess rather than a precise, effective intervention. This is why the pre-engagement consultation is essential in professional farriery. Understanding the Horse Beyond the Hoof The hoof is part of a...

I’m pleased to share a quick update on our membership program at Davies & Co Farriery: every current client is now signed up, and we have a healthy spread of members across Bronze, Silver, and Gold. This is exactly what I hoped the program would support—consistent, structured hoof care that matches each horse’s workload, biomechanics, and long-term soundness goals. Why the Bronze–Gold mix matters Not every horse needs the same level of intervention, and not every schedule looks the same....