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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/

15/11/2025

Is your horse slightly chilled, or truly relaxed?

When it comes to sedation, there’s a big difference between the various options and understanding that difference starts with a conversation with your vet.

Some oral sedatives offer very light sedation. Just think of it like having a small glass of wine. It might take the edge off, but it won’t stop them reacting if they’re worried or sore. Other types can go a bit deeper (more like the full bottle) given under the tongue offering a stronger and more noticeable calming effect.

Then there’s intravenous sedation, administered by a vet. This is by far the most effective and adjustable option, allowing the vet to tailor the dose precisely to your horse and the situation.

Light sedation might work for some clipping or work that needs a few minutes of stillness but if it’s not enough for the horse to stand quietly without the farrier there, it almost probably won’t be enough with us there and under the horse!

From a farrier’s perspective, being underneath a horse and driving nails within millimetres of soft tissue isn’t the time for “mildly relaxed.” Even a small movement can be dangerous for both horse and importantly farrier (I have the scars and broken bones to prove it!).

Sedation isn’t about doping, it is about safety, welfare, and understanding and choosing the right sedative for the job. Always speak to your vet about what’s appropriate for your horse.

Any questions? Feel free to DM or ask in the comments.

13/11/2025

Team BTB enjoyed dinner out at Jeremy Clarkson's pub last night, The Farmers Dog!

Lovely food and we even got to 'meet' Richard Ham 🐷

09/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the sacrifice of all who have served us, including the horses who stood side by side with soldiers in battle.

Today, as farriers, we also remember those who worked bravely to care for horses in times of hardship, ensuring that soldiers had the partners they needed.

Forged in courage, shaped by sacrifice. We remember them all.

07/11/2025

The final snippet from Ben’s conversation on the Chat Stage at European Championships in September 🎤

At events of this level, the official farrier’s role is to ensure that horses’ feet remain in the same consistent condition they arrived in, maintaining the same standard and type of shoeing they had before competition began.

05/11/2025

A long, but fantastic day at Wright & Morten Vet Practice’s CPD event at Somerford Park, Cheshire.

The focus from our side was on how farriers can play a key role within the wider veterinary team, exploring how effective collaboration between farriers, vets, and physios can lead to better outcomes for the horse, particularly by improving balance, posture, and movement.

During the practical session, Ben and the team fitted a young horse with Mustad Libero shoes, using pads and dental impression material to show how subtle adjustments in trimming and shoe placement can have a big impact on a horse’s posture and movement.

Well worth the early start and late finish. An insightful day with great discussions, new connections, and plenty of learning all around - plus opportunity to catch up with lots of friends too!

31/10/2025

👻 A spook-tacular Halloween poem for you all 👻

With a witches hat upon her mane,
There are no tricks here, just care of the hoof to gain,
With rasp and hammer, nails in place,
Her feet are well-kept - no disgrace

Hooves now shod and looking gorge,
Happy Halloween from Ben Benson’s farrier’s forge!

24/10/2025

Such an awesome morning swapping offices and roles - and what a day for it, is looking 💯

Really excited to be the ‘apprentice’ today, giving head farrier David Hall and his farriery team a hand as one of the course farriers at Cheltenham 🏇🏇

22/10/2025

We are delighted for Therese Viklund (Quality Eventing) and Mr Wilder on their top ten finish at the 6YO World Championships at Le Lion d'Angers last week. It is a particularly special story as Mr Wilder was bred by Therese's father!

This is a result that is a further credit to Therese after her success at these prestigious championships with now 8YO Sella, who was placed in the 4th and 12th at Le Lion as a young horse.

Address

Swalcliffe
Banbury
OX155EX

Telephone

+447989606537

Website

http://www.btbensonfarrier.com/

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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.