Roberto Verbera Farrier Service

Roberto Verbera Farrier Service Providing complete farrier service for horses from performance to retirement since 1989 .

Working on another one of my favorites! He's happy about the new shoes
02/24/2026

Working on another one of my favorites! He's happy about the new shoes

08/19/2025

Slowed things down to investigate possible interference between the fronts. Right front swings inward and close to the left front sesimoid. Further study under saddle will help determine if there is interfering happening and could help guild a new shoeing plan. Hinds are also close. Updates to follow.

Quarter patch. Laced and glued to stabilze heel and quarter while new hoof grows down. Great job Jordan Sullivan!
03/28/2025

Quarter patch. Laced and glued to stabilze heel and quarter while new hoof grows down. Great job Jordan Sullivan!

12/31/2024

Happy New Year! What was your favorite horse experience in 2024?

11/27/2024

Wow, great rain storm we have had!
Often, when there's mud during a wet winter, horses tend to ball up mud on there soles. Hooves that stay packed with mud can eventually loose sole thikness due to the abrasive action of this kind of debris, especially if there are any stones packed in as well.
Regular hoof picking is important.
If your horse has a history of acquiring thin soles and tender hooves during winter, a sole hardener may also be a good solution to aid in sole retention.
Happy trails

08/21/2024

A day at work

Xrays for balance. Often times xrays are taken to determine hoof balance in a static view. Its then determined how the h...
05/16/2024

Xrays for balance. Often times xrays are taken to determine hoof balance in a static view. Its then determined how the hoof should be trimmed and how the shoe should fit. What is often lacking in this concept is a follow up xray at the end of the shoeing cycle, often times 5 to 7 weeks later.
The hoof capsule grows down and forward over time requiring a new trim to re balance hoof capsule alignment. So one xray at the day of trimming/shoeing gives insight to how we might be able to trim a particular horse and forcast balance over a time period, and a follow up xray at the end of a given time, helps determine if the horse remained in allowable limits of function and balance at a static view.
Further more, there are plenty of other factors to consider for balance and function. One example is adding a roller type shoe to achieve a particular balance, in the static view, may not be safe for horse and rider if they are barrel racing, it could make for a slippery footed horse trying to run around barrels.
In short, xrays are simply one tool used in regards to balance, but should not be the final approach to determining how best to trim or shoe.

Had a great time representing Werkman USA at our Spanish clinic this weekend. Focused on presenting some simple fundamen...
04/02/2024

Had a great time representing Werkman USA at our Spanish clinic this weekend. Focused on presenting some simple fundamentals for hoof balance and shoe fit with Werkman's new Maverick shoes. Thank you Horseshoe Barn for hosting and all who attended!

Adding to the photos of some of the horses and people we have the pleasure to work for
11/30/2023

Adding to the photos of some of the horses and people we have the pleasure to work for

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11/02/2023

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Napa, CA
94558

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Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
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