Steve rescued me after my other farrier failed to show up. Have used him 2 times so far and am…read moreblown away by how much better my horses feet look. He listens to any concerns you may have, works with your vet if need be. Totally different experience for me and I'm in heaven. Just because your shoer claims to be the best, do your research. My pony foundered and could have been helped if dealt with in a timely manner, had my previous farrier actually listened to my concerns and kept on a schedule. If your farrier now is always doing major reconstruction of drains and patches maybe it's time for a new farrier.

Steve is the absolute BEST farrier. I've got a thoroughbred with CRAP feet. I just got him in July…read moreand Steve came highly recommended to me by several other horse owners at my barn. He has been so responsive and worked miracles for my Larkspur. He had a nasty quarter crack that made him lame and Steve did some kind of miracle shoes. He's caring and compassionate and loves horses. Plus he will keep you in stitches while he works. He's got an incredible team of guys who work with him but he is super serious about quality and makes sure your horse is his top priority. I absolutely would not let anyone else touch my horse's feet.

Excellent trims on my horses !! Highly recommend Tonda !!!read more

Helped me out in a jam with my youngster. I appreciate his responsiveness and taking his time to…read morecorrect the mistake the previous shoer did. He went out of his way, great person!

Kaui has been trimming our pony's hooves and doing a great job. He's an excellent farrier and I…read morereally appreciate that he puts Cody on his schedule and proactively reaches out to set up his appointments. Kaui is dependable, consistent, professional, and just an overall good guy. Highly recommended.

Kaui has been working on my mini and my sport horse for almost a year now and has done a really…read moregreat job with maintaining my horse and the corrective trimming on my pony who suffered from a laminitic episode. He was very diligent with the pony's recovery and was able to keep him on a 3 week cycle until he could go longer per the vet's recommendation. He is really good and patient with the horses, produces beautiful and sound feet and is communicative in what he is doing. It is really nice to have a farrier that you can ask questions and have a dialogue about your horse with out feeling like you are bothering them! He is happy to talk about and explain things to me about my horses' feet, his process, and shoeing in general. I have learned a lot about my horses and shoeing since working with him. My horses' feet look really nice and he has never lost a shoe. Highly, highly recommend.

We were very pleased with Pierre's performance. He came to…read moreour ranch in a very timely manner, and addressed all 3 of our horses. His knowledge and gentle procedure was very impressive. We feel fortunate to have found him, and will certainly use his service in the future. We highly recommend him . Thank you Pierre.

From the owner: I provide quality hot and cold shoeing, treating each job as corrective shoeing. This means, I'm…read morenot just simply replacing the shoe each time. I take the time to truly examine your horse's growth and wear patterns, making sure each hoof stays correctly balanced which is so important in keeping your horse comfortable and sound. I provide the same great care for every horse, from top performers and working ranch horses to backyard and rescue horses. I adapt my handling to comfort horses who have had previous bad experiences. My background in riding (Jumping, Dressage and now Western) allows me to understand your needs. I feel the key to my success has been my formal college education combined with a long-term apprenticeship and high level of continuing education which lets me keep up with changes not only in veterinary medicine, but in technology advances. These reasons along with the fact that I truly love shoeing horses, has made my business a success.

I was recommended to Ramon by a friend, and I'm so glad I listened. When he first came out to shoe…read moremy mare, she was so anxious from past bad farrier experiences that she needed to be sedated. I'd only had her a few months, and I was nervous about how it would go. Ramon handled her with such patience and gentleness that after that first visit, she never needed sedation again. She trusted him, and so did I. Since then, Ramon has continued to exceed my expectations. He truly understands horses, not just how to trim and shoe them. He's incredibly calm, patient, and kind, which makes a world of difference for horses that need that extra reassurance. Recently, he worked on a rescue horse we took in who hadn't had proper hoof care in years. His feet were long, overgrown, and he had zero handling experience. Ramon took his time, never rushed, and somehow turned it into a non-traumatic experience for the horse. By the time he was done, the horse's feet looked amazing--a total transformation. I've recommended Ramon to everyone I know who's looking for a farrier. I saw another review mentioning communication issues, but that has not been my experience. Ramon has always done his best to keep us informed and shows up when he says he will. I also don't believe it's fair to give a business one star without ever experiencing their work firsthand. Once Ramon works on your horses, you'll never want another farrier. His prices are fair and very competitive--especially compared to others in the area. Expensive doesn't always mean better, and Ramon proves that time and time again. He's not just trimming and throwing shoes on--he understands hoof angles and proper biomechanics, which is so important for long-term soundness. More than that, he's a great man with a great soul--and your horses will recognize that from the moment they meet him. Highly, highly recommend.

Ramon has been providing farrier services for my horses for the past 5 years. Ramon is very…read moreknowledgeable and very patient. He has always shown up when he says he will and if for whatever reason he needed to push back my appointment he's always kept open communication with me to inform me of any changes. His prices have stayed consistent and he is always happy to help. Ramon has a really positive attitude and a great personality. He also has someone that helps him and they're both great! I have never had any complaints and I've recommended him to others. He's done a fantastic job and my horses all seem to be very comfortable around him. Thanks Ramon for all your help and for continuing to make the drive out to keep my guys feet looking good!

Eric is no longer in California. He moved to Texas and doesn't service this area. He did give me…read moremany recommendations which I appreciate!

Eric White has been doing our horses and my clients horses feet for years. He is a top quality…read morefarrier. He trims and shoes the horse the way the horse needs. Not the latest fad. In regards to the last review, it is not your farriers job to correct your horse. The horse should be trained to stand for the farrier. To keep a great farrier such as Eric your horse needs to be well behaved and stand still. Eric has all kinds of patience but he also has more than enough business. He doesn't need to get under poorly behaving horses.

I have owned horses for 40 years, and Chris had been trimming my horses' feet for about 10 years…read more Under his care, my horses have not had any lameness issues (except for a couple of rounds of founder in one horse, but that was my own fault for keeping him on grass too long in the spring, and Chris helped a lot in his recovery). In any case, Chris does a careful, symmetrical; and hygienic trimming of the hoof, frog and sole which has kept my horses sound and true. One might wonder if the health of my horses' feet is due to nature or nurture? Well, when Chris was laid-up (from a non-horse-related injury) for a number of months, and I used a couple of different farriers in the interim, two of my horses suffered very bad abscesses that took months and thousands of dollars to resolve. This example is clearly anecdotal, and I will never know is these abscesses were coincidental, but I do know that my horses feet look and perform better when they are under Chris' care. I really appreciate the fact that he seems to sincerely care about the science of hoof health, and continues to do stay educated about it. An added bonus is that Chris is punctual, tidy, and quick to respond to messages. And on a trivial note, he keeps his shirt-tails tucked in, so no plumber's crack =)

Chris started shoeing a few years ago on my fox trotters. Both horse had shoeing issues, one had…read moreboth front feet concave. He took on the challenge and over time repaired the damage the previous farrier had done to both horses. Now we are fine tuning how the horses move and he's awesome. Both horses feet are now solid and shoes are well balanced allowing both horses to gait properly.

Well I called him with a problem My horse had white line…read morefor the past year. She was almost healed and lost a shoe on the bad foot. The shoer I had used for 8 years Rod Haggie I called and couldn't seem to make it out for 3 days. I didn't want anymore damage and needed to work cows at pdrc Monday. As I need to sedate horse to shoe her I would not be able to work cows, and also had her shut in barn 24 hours a day to prevent any other damage. Called Pete and he said that he would come out and at least put shoe on bad foot. Said he would call back in 45 minutes after he checked his day and would be out to help. Well 9 hours later no call, no text, nothing left me hi and dry just as haggie did. From where I come from we keep our word. The is also a word called integrity. I wonder, does ol Pete and haggie have a clue of the meaning of that word. I DOUBT IT!!!

If you can have Pete Wolfe as your farrier you are one lucky horse person! If not for him and my…read morevet team at Cotati Animal hospital I would have lost my filly. He made time to visit her at the hospital and though we aren't exactly in his route area. He visits every 3 weeks to work on our Bella. He does our Baby also with our special needs mate Phili every 6 weeks. We could not praise him and Heather his scheduler, more! They are wonderful people anx hard to find in this day and age. Great Farrier and pleasant scheduler.

No show on very first appointment with no notice…read more I recently moved a couple of horses to Livermore from the north bay to board and needed a new farrier. I found Mr. Basso on yelp, called and made an appointment for 6 days out. I told him that I would be driving out from SF to Livermore to meet him and followed up our call with a text that included the date, time and address, which he acknowledged. Today was the day of the appointment. I sent him a confirmation text in the morning before my hour long drive. He never showed up to the appointment. He never canceled or tried to contact me to explain. While I was waiting, I texted and called but got no response. Thanks for wasting my time, gas and toll, Mr. Basso.

Ed is a great farrier. I've been a loyal customer of his for a few years now. First off, when I…read moremoved my horse to the Bay Area, I didn't know any horse people and when I had to find a farrier when she was due, Ed called me back on the SAME DAY (this is rare...) and actually went out to meet me and get my mare's feet done on that same day (this is even more rare). I must have called 8 different farriers that day because she had an issue I needed handled urgently, and Ed was the only one who seemed to realize that I needed someone fast. Otherwise, he now regularly comes out and does a great job. He's always been really helpful and friendly and is honest with what is best for my horse. I.e., when the weather gets nicer he suggests she can go barefoot which loses him some $$$ since 4 shoes is much more expensive than a trim, but he knows it's good for the horse. Pretty nice. And any time I call him to schedule he either gets back to me right away or he simply shows up and takes care of my horse and bills me. Great guy, would definitely recommend him!