Case Study – Keri Bishop and Gevalia
Case Study – Keri Bishop and Gevalia Keri bought Gevalia a 16.1hh 12 year old dressage horse 2 years ago from Denmark. Gevalia was bought when she was competing at Medium level and Keri wanted to progress with her training […]

National Apprenticeship Week 2019
Itβs National Apprenticeship Week! A big ππ to everyone who employs apprentices. They really are the lifeblood of our industry, bringing with them, youth, enthusiasm and talent. πππ
Women in Farriery
A huge shout out to these amazing ladies supporting me every day. Loti and Alex, the apprentices, Harriet who has come to help me whilst my arm is in plaster, Jess from the office and my lovely client Sue with […]
Copper coated nails Vβs Steel nails
Over 2 years ago we made the move from traditional steel nails to Kerckhaert CU Liberty Copper coated nails. We have noticed a huge difference in the health of the horsesβ feet. Take a look at these two shoes, with […]
Case Study – Tear in Suspensory Ligament
πππCase Studyπππ This is from one of our clients, Yvonne, in her words, about how we helped her lovely little horse Cassie with some remedial shoeing. Thank you for the photos Yvonne, hope she enjoyed her fancy shoes! πππ π‘π’ I […]
Distal medial collateral ligament issue
This is a horse that came to The Forge with a distal medial collateral ligament issue. (One of the two ligaments that connects and stabilises the pedal bone to the pastern). Working with the vet, we agreed on a collateral […]
Vet Talk
Great night at Hook Norton Veterinary Groupβs talk. Pleasure to speak to so many nice people and Big thanks to all who came.
Excel Talent Programme
Another great (but cold!) morning at solihull riding centre with the Excel Talent program. Hope it warms up a bit otherwise today and tomorrow I will be wearing more and more clothes! β at Solihull Riding Club.
Teeny Pony
It’s not just big horses that are the important ones. Titch making a huge impression with Loti at the forge yesterday when he came in for a special pair of fronts shoes. #bigthingscomeinlittlepackages
Blacksmith and Farrier United
When Blacksmiths and Farriers unite!! With Birdie Blacksmith getting a new vice fitted that he’s made especially for the new van!