Harry Spinks Farrier Ltd

Harry Spinks Farrier Ltd A multi farrier practice based in Dorset UK providing farrier services for all equines, from grass routes to Olympic level.
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07/01/2026

So after a break over Christmas we are back showcasing different approaches to the horses in our care. Here we are showing a TB with a broken back hoof pastern axis and a couple of other issues as well.

Watch the full video on our you tube channel now and any questions fire away!

31/12/2025

And that’s a wrap!

2025 was a great year and really excited to be seeing in 2026! Thank you to all of our amazing clients and looking forward to some exciting things to come in the new year!

We are wishing all of our clients and friends a very merry Christmas and happy new year. Here are our Christmas opening ...
23/12/2025

We are wishing all of our clients and friends a very merry Christmas and happy new year.

Here are our Christmas opening hours:

Christmas Eve - phone on until 11.30
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Saturday 27th - Closed
Sunday - 28th Closed
Monday 29th - Open as usual
Tuesday 30th - Open as usual
New Year’s Eve - Closed
New Year’s Day - Closed
Friday 2nd - Open as usual

19/12/2025

Farrier tip Friday… hot fitting!

What’s the first thing that you do when fitting a shoe?

Farrier changes the shape of a horse shoe and talks you through the process.

18/12/2025

I know it’s not Friday… but here’s a farrier tip for you…

Don’t touch it! 😂🤷‍♂️

17/12/2025

Due to technical issues (and me trying not to throw my lap top out of a window!) this weeks YouTube video was delayed but now out!

Check it out on how we deal with nervous horses and hopefully there will be some hints and tips to help out the horses in your care.

I found these photos the other day back in the day working for … apparently I was fresh faced once 🤦‍♂️😂15 years has fl...
15/12/2025

I found these photos the other day back in the day working for … apparently I was fresh faced once 🤦‍♂️😂

15 years has flown by!

In that time I’ve had the privilege to shoe on 3 continents, multiple countries and 1 Olympic Games! Roll on the next 15!

12/12/2025

Farrier tip Friday!

This one involves the squish pad and how cutting the toe out can help you.

What other tips have you got when using this style of shoe?

11/12/2025

Here I trim a hoof that has had a poultice on it and talk about what we expect to find underneath.

10/12/2025

Have you ever wondered why farriers burn on horse shoes?

Check out our new YouTube video to find out more.

Find us at Harry Spinks Farrier.

09/12/2025

Novembers bloopers are here 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂

Address

Blandford Forum

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+447375962207

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Our Story

Harry is a proactive, professional, skilled and caring farrier located just outside of Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the south of England. Harry works on all types of horses from your child’s pony to Olympic level and specialises in therapeutic and performance related cases. Harry has also worked internationally by invitation as a clinician and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with the wider equine community.

Having a fully equipped mobile work shop means that Harry can work on any problem that is encountered; whether it is a crack repair or a laminitic attack, these can all be dealt with using a comprehensive range of knowledge and equipment.

Harry started his farrier apprenticeship in 2010 with Ben Benson AWCF, Harry subsequently passed his Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (DipWCF) in November 2014. Harry also met his wife, Emily, in 2010. She supported him through his training and remains the back bone of his business, working hard behind the scenes. Emily and his daughter, Vivian, keep him very busy when not shoeing.

As well as spending hours of his time reading and researching new methods, Harry also attends as many CPD events as he possibly can throughout the year. Harry has a very keen interest in shoeing the whole horse and taking into account any conformational deviations that can be helped through proper foot care. Another particular interest of Harry’s is helping laminitic horses, from using the standard heart bar through to any number of modern methods that are currently in development. Working with the owner and home team and overcoming the challenging obstacles that can be in place for this type of condition is a very rewarding process.