Farriers of Instagram: Farriers in Action

Shoeing a horse is no easy task! For November’s roundup, we’re sharing our favorite images of farriers hard at work.

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Finish touches are often the most important.

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Truth! Shared from @maryline.moss – When you do what you love you dont work a day in your life. #ilovemyjob #marylinemossfarrierservices #farrier #trimming #pony #pasofino #work #hoofcare #hooves

A post shared by MacKinnon Horse Products (@mackinnonhorse) on Oct 22, 2018 at 11:12am PDT

Hoofcare is hard, rewarding work.

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Horses aren’t the only ones who need their hooves trimmed!

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The life of a farrier can take you all over the world and let you work with all kinds of horses, big and small.

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#kengitys #horseshoeing #icelandichorse #shoes #workout #dowhatyoulove #dosomethingthatmatters #hoof #kavio #farrier #farrierlife

A post shared by Ulla Leinonen (@ulpu_nen) on Oct 15, 2018 at 12:45am PDT

It’s hard to not love your job when you’re helping animals every day.

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A farrier needs to know a horse’s hoof inside and out provide proper care.

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This blacksmith is making sure the shoe fits his horse perfectly.

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Putting a square boss on some bolt style tongs #blacksmith #farrier #wcbproud

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This farrier forges his own tools!