I've been using John as my farrier for my horses and my boarders horses since 2021. I'm very picky when it comes to my horses foot care. I won't hire just anybody at the lowest price. John has a wealth of knowledge and understands that no two horses should be trimmed the same. He caters to each horse, and each foot's individual needs. He's done barefoot trims, shoes, rebuilding, corrected founder cases, abscesses, you name it. We have a variety of breeds John works on, Appendix, Quarter Horses, Quarter Ponies, Arabians, Paints, Connemaras, POAs, Appaloosas, Shetlands with a variety of ages, temperaments, and backgrounds. He's patient with the nervous ones and always proactive in setting the horses up for a positive experience. John always keeps his scheduled appointments and is always available for emergencies or if I have a question in between appointments. I can't say enough great things about John and his work. You and your horses won't be disappointed. read more

My wife and I are very happy we found John for our Ferrier services. After our last Ferrier was unavailable we called several Ferrier and tried another before finding Rooted Forge. John was by far the most professional of those we have used over the years. He is Always on time, great with communication, and happy to help us understand what our older horses need to be the most comfortable and sound. We have been very happy with both the quality of the service and how good he is with the horses. Both of our horses are older and have their issues, he has taken the time to learn about each particular issues to recommend a plan that suits their needs best. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of Ferrier services! read more