https://www.apexfarrier.com/home daily 1.0 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/ba835d48-f5f7-4aca-9dde-a6959fd73402/FullSizeRender.jpg Home - Qualifications and Specialties As a Certified Farrier with a decade of experience, my practice is set up around putting the horse first and shoeing to the highest standard. The US is one of the only developed countries not requiring certification, our pass rate for certified farrier exams is less than 20%, and these disparities are negatively impacting and underserving the horse. If you are looking for a qualified farrier outside my service area, or if you prefer a male practitioner, please use the find a farrier directory from the American Farrier’s Association website: https://americanfarriers.org/search/ Your horses deserve the best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/3e8c94c7-4fe4-46b9-9425-949492017494/FullSizeRender.jpg Home Hand made, toe clipped front shoes for a ranch horse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/01674ff8-7d3f-4b31-b31a-cd96583d7973/IMG_5423+2.jpg Home - Services Offered Check out the range of services I offer for my clients https://www.apexfarrier.com/take-action daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://www.apexfarrier.com/care daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/ec505a77-7066-4f1b-81ce-2b99cb1da8a0/IMG_5422+2.jpg Credentials My approach to hoof care I work with owners to develop a plan during consultation, when each horse’s unique conformation is evaluated and considered along with their history, lifestyle, and the type of work they perform. Trimming and shoeing methods vary based on these factors but the goal is always to achieve and maintain the optimum balance, comfort, support, and ease of movement for each horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/a45f9752-280d-4b7d-b28c-fe35428b29a7/IMG_2818.jpg Credentials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/0638c6a8-d20f-4ffb-a838-bdb1800eace4/IMG_2096+2.jpg https://www.apexfarrier.com/services daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1600198092119-6RLBAV1GUPFU2660Q3CC/IMG_3926.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/dfacd57d-e0ee-49d6-bf86-fca85a9d1d18/IMG_4047+2.jpeg Services Remedial shoeing for a jumper with caudal pain and intermittent lameness. Modified onion heels, Bar Wedge Pad, Impression Material, Extra Soft Pour Pads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1600119716159-CVOL9LHP2XWN6DETXTZN/IMG_1708.jpg Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/8df5cd86-4251-4463-ac00-7ffc42f1f71f/IMG_5157.jpg Services I cover Southern New Hampshire, north and central Massachusetts. My services include trims, hot shoeing, aluminum shoeing, indirect and direct glue on shoeing, and repairs. Therapeutic and Remedial cases are welcome in my practice. https://www.apexfarrier.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://www.apexfarrier.com/before-and-afters daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://www.apexfarrier.com/before-and-afters/project-one-ephnc-c2wbr monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1e534b7c-326e-4844-8aed-936d5fc5ab1e/IMG_3333.jpeg Before and Afters - Remedial Shoeing Case Excessive toe wear, underperformance of hind end, bilateral axial rotation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/0ce48297-b88e-412f-9fb5-87a4650f86d0/IMG_3342+2.jpeg Before and Afters - Remedial Shoeing Case Dorsal view before shoeing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/d90d116f-47d6-4e22-9e0a-3c842fc4eafb/IMG_3335.jpeg Before and Afters - Remedial Shoeing Case After shoeing, improved balance, gait quality https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/ed6dd19a-3332-4751-aa82-b153dec62d6d/IMG_3343+2.jpeg Before and Afters - Remedial Shoeing Case Perimeter fit between where the toe is and where we want it to be https://www.apexfarrier.com/before-and-afters/tb-with-low-angles-inadequate-sole-depth-distortion monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757097201081-OY9TVQJ7YVT2RU3OJ61C/IMG_1674.jpg Before and Afters - TB with low angles, inadequate sole depth, distortion Unsound, low angles, inadequate sole depth, distortion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/896c6f9b-b19d-4132-a48e-c8aa427bb729/IMG_1677.jpeg Before and Afters - TB with low angles, inadequate sole depth, distortion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/55646943-e810-4c7f-a700-3875cf03787a/Peachy+Saved+Photo.jpeg Before and Afters - TB with low angles, inadequate sole depth, distortion Leather Rim Pad to elevate sole, Frog support Pad, Impression Material. Horse was able to begin training within 48 hours of being shod https://www.apexfarrier.com/before-and-afters/senior-lesson-horse monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/58bc2f77-2ff5-40ce-9340-f2efafedf65e/IMG_4732.jpeg Before and Afters - Senior Lesson Horse Previously barefoot draft cross with medial-lateral imbalance, needing summer shoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/3c820d4b-5a00-44d0-a6fe-1df5ccc77ec7/IMG_4816.jpeg Before and Afters - Senior Lesson Horse Basic every day shoeing for lateral support, hand made plain stamp shoes with toe clips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/4d895195-55fb-4132-8530-f6ac5bb6ff8c/IMG_4803.jpeg Before and Afters - Senior Lesson Horse https://www.apexfarrier.com/before-and-afters/laminitic-quarter-horse monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/5577af44-311e-4567-a886-c7e2116589c3/IMG_6582.jpeg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Horse presented to me with indirect glue on, wedge pads, more lame than she was prior to application https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757099210187-2EKPH8WNZCIG92WVHCQV/IMG_6583.jpg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Indirect glue on with wedge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757099241240-YDZLCT8L2UJHY9OEH60N/FullSizeRender.jpg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Radiographs at presentation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757099188224-GEIKYGAIUP9O45PBBX52/IMG_6576.jpg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Shoes were removed, orthotic inserts made for easy boots and we kept the boots on 6 weeks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/efcea60c-301e-4bc1-a96b-7fa4301c99b0/IMG_7268.jpeg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse First set of shoes 6 weeks later, set toe, frog support pads, synthetic pour pads, and repairs to over trimmed wall. Within 1 week the horse was sound for light work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757099864922-BLWYD2CIHIZTUA5SYRO0/IMG_7269.jpg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Therapeutic system we used for the first 6 months https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5a3a6379167252e2cd0dd5/1757099769385-KFP6F1MZ48OELU50L7BP/IMG_4226.jpg Before and Afters - Laminitic Quarter Horse Appropriate hoof pastern axis for this large and upright horse. Leather pads and impression material with a rolled toe kept this mare sound in full work.