Shoer

[photobug58]

Hi, does anyone know a decent shoer in the Enumclaw area that doesn't charge an arm and a leg. I just trail ride so no fancy shoeing. Thanks

[wildwoman]

Mark Hilliard is really awesome-very patient and kind even with harder to shoe horses-but meticulous with his work. I know he travels -based out of Roy. Cel 219-3347
L Lisa

[lisam]

If you don't need shoes I know an awesome barefoot trimmer.

[wildwoman]

Also Pam Beall (sp?) does barefoot trims I think she posted her phone number here somewhere.

[cutiepiepmu]

I have used Rich Johnson for years and absolutely LOVE him He is constantly updating his training and is really knowedgable for just basic stuff all the way up Great with working along side vets in the event you need that. Can give you his number if you need it

Sara

[ecaitlynn]

I am thinking of trying one more thing with my navicular gelding, Dixon -- putting therapeutic shoes on him. Does anyone know a farrier in South King/Pierce County who is qualified to deal with navicular horses, egg bar shoes, wedges, etc? Thanks --

[kl]

These two both do therapeutic shoeing... I haven't met Darri but I have used Mike and he is great (he recently had surgery so I'm not sure if he is working again yet).
Mike Rumpza South Prarie WA 98385 360-897-8637
Darri Leavitt Spanaway WA 98387 253-847-6289

[fanaberia]

Feb 24, 2010 12:48:17 GMT -5 @ecaitlynn said:

I am thinking of trying one more thing with my navicular gelding, Dixon -- putting therapeutic shoes on him. Does anyone know a farrier in South King/Pierce County who is qualified to deal with navicular horses, egg bar shoes, wedges, etc? Thanks --

My mare was very, very lame for a long time. I had her radiographed at Pilchuck, and they said that she was navicular, had arthritis in her hocks, and would never be sound again.

So I took her to Mission Farrier School. I had two sets of shoes put on her there, and the mare hasn't been lame in about 4 years. If anyone will be able to help your guy... this is the place. Shoeing is cheap up there, so you could just haul him in and they'll put shoes on him for you. Please PM if you need additional info or contact.

Btw; egg bars are generally not a good idea. Way better stuff out there right now. They're 30 year old technology about 20 yrs out of date:-)

[mymercedes]

I totally agree about taking Dixon to Mission Farrier School!! They are extremely nice, Mark Plumlee is the instructor up there and will do whatever he can to help your horse. I have used Sandy Craig who is a Mission graduate and she is amazing. I think it would be well worth your time to at least give it a try. PM me if you want her number. You might want to at least call and talk to her before making your ultimate decision.

[cutiepiepmu]

My mare Malibu (shireX) ended up breaking her rear foot navicular because of a puncture. Rich has been absolutely AMAZING with her. He reviewed radiographs and got a game plan with my vets. Is always open to listenig to mythoughts - I am pretty keen on what is going on with her - subtle changes can make a world of difference. I would choose Mike Rumpza or Rich Johnson without a second thought for navicular horses. Not just any farrier cando magic in those situations - of course all of the SAY they can - but my experience has been that an experienced farrier who is open to all styles/treatment options and is educated well in all of those options is the best choice.

[fanaberia]

Feb 25, 2010 1:37:54 GMT -5 cutiepiepmu said:

an experienced farrier who is open to all styles/treatment options and is educated well in all of those options is the best choice.

That's what makes Mark so cool. I've never seen anyone pursue new concepts and ideas more than him. He's a certified journeyman farrier as well as doing NBS and being familiar with just about everything out there. He deals almost exclusively with horses that issues, so he has a ton of experience. Heck, WSU sends horses to him specifically, which is a huge reflection on his ability.

[winterlakesfarm]

I will agree that Mission Farrier School is the way to go if you are going to give it another shot with Dixon.

I owned Parelli who was terribly lame from Navicular. I had digital x-rays that were horrific. The people who had previously owned him had tried everything to get him sound. He had radiographic evidence of the Navicular Bursa having been injected, he had conventional therapeutic shoes on and he was still very lame. I hauled him to Mark at Mission Farrier and he had the horse sound. I rode him on trails, in the arena, at the beach and he stayed sound. The second he would come out of the shoes he was lame. He has been re-homed and they were unable to find a farrier to continue his shoeing and have put him into barefoot and boots. They have had some success with this, but the horse is not sound.

Rich and Ron Johnson are excellent(I used Ron for years and have recommended him to many people), Darri does nice work but leaves a lot of toe(to be fair I have only seen his work at an Arabian barn and they like toe) and so does Mike Rumpza(trained at Mission but has since gone back to conventional shoes), I would recommend them all without hesitation for many things but with Navicular I think you should go to Mission Farrier School.