09/27/2026
⚠️ A REMINDER FROM YOUR FARRIER ⚠️
This is what can happen in a split second.
Today I was bitten in the shoulder while working because a horse was allowed to have its head right next to mine. This isn’t just a bruise, it hurts like hell, and it could have been much worse.
Farrier work is dangerous enough. We spend our days underneath and beside 1,000+ pound animals, bent over in vulnerable positions while handling their feet. We’re trusting the horse, but we’re also trusting the owner or handler to help keep us safe.
Please do not let your horse’s head hang over your farrier while we’re working. Don’t let them sniff our face, mouth our clothing, rub on us, or “just say hi.” Even a horse that has never bitten anyone can react unexpectedly.
When I’m underneath your horse, I can’t watch what’s happening at both ends.
This bite was on my shoulder. A few inches higher and it could have been my face, neck, or ear. A hard bite, kick, strike, or sudden movement can cause a serious injury in seconds.
I love horses, and I love what I do, but my safety matters too.
So when your farrier asks you to hold your horse, reposition its head, correct its behavior, or give us some space, please understand we’re not being difficult. We’re trying to go home in one piece.
A good horse can still make a bad decision in one second. Protect your farrier.
🙏 please
