Westman Farriery

11/27/2025

Farrier Tip: Disinfect tools and anywhere else a horse may have come into contact to help with disease control between horses or barns, especially barns that have horses that travel.

It’s always a good idea to practice good disease control hygiene, but especially now with recent outbreak news.

11/25/2025

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11/22/2025

Owner Tip:

I think I can speak for many farriers when I say I’d rather have the feet a little dirty or muddy than really wet.

I appreciate the thought that you want to hose off the horse’s legs for me, but when my gear and clothes get wet and cold, my day is not nearly as fun.

So unless you can be assured the horse will be dry at the appointment time, leave the hose hung up and knock the worst of the mud off with a brush, pick, or towel. I carry a brush to finish the job.

*Happy Farrier, Happy horse*

11/22/2025

Veterinary Faculty Radiology position*

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University invites applications for a faculty position in Radiology. Get details and apply at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/501054/radiology-faculty-open-rank-shreiber-school-of-veterinary-medicine-of-rowan-university (link in bio)

11/21/2025

My search for good help has really gone to the birds

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Amazing things happening at Rowan University with faculty HoF farrier, friend, and mentor Pat Reilly!

From Pat: “These engineering students will be helping us develop a method for measuring the height of toe grabs on horseshoes entering the paddock without having to lift the horse's leg. This will ensure horseshoes are compliant with HISA requirements and improve the safety of horses and jockeys. I am very proud of this collaboration!”

The Power of Collaboration: Students from Rowan University's Department of Biomedical Engineering recently met with veterinary school faculty to discuss ways in which the two groups could work together to improve animal health. When engineering and medical minds combine, the results could include advancements in teaching/training models, biometric sensors, wearables/devices, prosthetics, equipment/tools and more. We are excited to work with these brilliant students in the near future!

10/19/2025

What Warning Signs Do In the equine context, warning signs can serve several important functions: Preventing injury or death. Fulfilling a legal duty to warn potential victims about danger. Keeping unauthorized personnel out of restricted areas. Fulfilling the requirements of a state equine activity...

10/17/2025

What is a Forage Balancer? A forage balancer is a supplement that fortifies a horse’s forage-based diet with essential nutrients. It helps provide a balanced nutritional profile for your horse by supplying vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids that are often lacking in most equine diets...

10/17/2025

Spooky season = Spooky feet

10/13/2025

Welcome to the family!!

10/01/2025

4 out of 5 farriers recommend flossing