Ben Benson Farrier

Ben Benson Farrier AWCF Master Farrier- Oxfordshire
Remedial & Performance Farriery
London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris Olympics

Ben Benson AWCF is a Master Farrier covering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire. Ben works with a huge range of clients, from those with 5* level and Olympic horses in all disciplines, to children’s ponies and leisurely hackers. With a specialism and passion for remedial and performance farriery, Ben is able to differentiate between the requirements for each horse’s discipline, individual confirmation and circumstances. The service offered by Ben Benson Farriery allows us to liaise with vets and all types of para-professionals (eg saddle fitter or physio) about specific horses, and the ability to work together collectively to help resolve issues. We have two vans on the road at all times, allowing us the flexibility to cover a large area, while working in two locations at once, increasing our ability to deal with emergencies as quickly as possible. Shoeing appointments are also available at our bespoke forge in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire – ideally situated in a thriving equine area with ample parking available and excellent facilities, providing the optimal setting for us to fully assess your horse and his needs. We are able to make and fit (or when required, to fabricate) any remedial or therapeutic shoe when/as needed. We are proud to provide an exceptional service, just give us a call to discuss your requirements. Affiliates: Agria Pet Insurance Ltd

BT Benson Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Agria Pet Insurance Ltd who administer the insurance and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 04258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring who is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. Find out more: https://quote.agriapet.co.uk/?affid=196472/

A reminder to all BTB clients that opening hours will be as follows over the New Year Period:🔴 Saturday 27th Dec - CLOSE...
27/12/2025

A reminder to all BTB clients that opening hours will be as follows over the New Year Period:
🔴 Saturday 27th Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Sunday 28th Dec - CLOSED
🟢 Monday 29th Dec - OPEN
🔴 Tuesday 30th Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Wednesday 31st Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Thursday 1st Jan - CLOSED
🟢 Friday 2nd Jan - OPEN
🔴 Saturday 3rd Jan - CLOSED
🔴 Sunday 4th Jan - CLOSED
🟢 Monday 5th Jan - BACK TO NORMAL HOURS

Please call 07989 606537 if you need us - note that this phone will only be monitored on these working days.

Wishing you all a very happy New Year 🥂

24/12/2025

Ho ho ho/woof woof woof, we want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year from the BTB team, both two and four-legged, particularly our very long-suffering doggies!🎄

Wishing you all a wonderful, festive time over the next week or so - filled with plenty of turkey and mince pies 🥂

22/12/2025

Christmas silliness is in full swing at the forge and it looks like the dogs might need a bit harder on their apprenticeships before we let the out on the road…

BTB clients; please note our opening days/closures over the Christmas and New Year period.Please call 07989 606537 if yo...
15/12/2025

BTB clients; please note our opening days/closures over the Christmas and New Year period.

Please call 07989 606537 if you need to book in - note that this phone will only be monitored on these working days.

Wishing you all a very happy couple of weeks 🎄🎄

12/12/2025

Sorry Austin, we caught you out there 👃🏽🤥

We can’t decide whether we are disgusted or impressed by the vast amount of equipment that Austin has managed to fit up his nose… 🤣

Joking aside, this trend provided us with a lot of laughter and also gave Austin an opportunity to show off all of his favourite tools!

11/12/2025

We are delighted about this new partnership - thank you very much for Mustad Hoofcare for coming on board.

A human doesn’t have the strength to bend steel like this, but a horse certainly does.In the workshop, steel needs heat,...
10/12/2025

A human doesn’t have the strength to bend steel like this, but a horse certainly does.

In the workshop, steel needs heat, tools, and serious force for a farrier to shape it. A horse, however, can distort it mid-stride simply from momentum.

When a horse moves, the front foot is still lifting while the hind foot is already travelling forward. If the timing is off for even a split second, the hind toe can catch the back of the front shoe. In this instance, the front foot becomes a lever, the shoe becomes the weak point and half a tonne of horse moving at several metres per second does the rest.

The shoe doesn’t let go because the nails failed or the farrier had a day off. It comes off because the physics of the gait overload a piece of steel that you and I couldn’t twist with both hands.

Every twisted shoe tells a story of exactly how it happened.

Find yourself someone that looks at you the way that Austin looks at this mini pony shoe 🥰 Can you guess what size of po...
08/12/2025

Find yourself someone that looks at you the way that Austin looks at this mini pony shoe 🥰

Can you guess what size of pony this was made for?

Great to see Jacqui and Ferdi back out at a party. Ferdi is by the late, great Uthopia whose legacy we are sure will liv...
08/12/2025

Great to see Jacqui and Ferdi back out at a party.

Ferdi is by the late, great Uthopia whose legacy we are sure will live on for generations to come.

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Banbury
OX155EX

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Our Story

Master Farrier covering the North Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire border and beyond. We have a two vans that are out and about and our forge has all the equipment and latest technology if you horse ever needs some extra TLC or you are coming from afar. This includes our Werkman Black Gait Analysis System. We work with every day leisure riders and children's ponies up to professional riders competing at 4* to International and Olympic level.

Lead Farrier at London, Rio and again at Tokyo 2020!

Ben and his team offer a specialist remedial farrier service and have helped serious veterinary cases. We are able to make and fit (or when required fabricate) any remedial or therapeutic shoe as/when needed, using all the modern materials that are available.

We offer a service which allows us to liaise with vets and all types of Para-professionals about specific horses and collectively being able to work together to help a horse’s problem.