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Farriery

Remedial farriery is a vital component of our orthopaedic service.

A horse farrier performing equine hoof care

Our farriery services typically include:

  • Trimming
  • Shoeing
  • Corrective work
  • Hoof health advice.

A team approach between the orthopaedic specialists and our farriers ensures tailored treatment for each horse.

We hold a weekly clinic so that horses can be assessed regularly, for optimum monitoring of progress. 

Our Farriers

Ian Hughes

Ian holds a Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and is an Approved Training Farrier. Ian has served as Team Farrier and Head Farrier for numerous international equestrian teams since 2004. Ian works with elite performance horses from around the world using the latest techniques and modern materials to bring about improved performance and soundness.

Ian has worked at numerous Major competitions including:

  • Team Farrier for Team GB Athens Paralympic Games 2004
  • Head Games Farrier for Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games 2008 
  • Team Farrier for Team GB London 2012
  • Paralympic Games Head Farrier Rio 2016
  • Paralympic Games Head Farrier Tokyo 2020
  • Paralympic Games (2021)
  • Head Farrier for The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 
  • Team Farrier for Team GB at Paris Paralympic Games 2024
  • Team GB Farrier FEI World Equestrian Games Normandy France 2014
  • Team GB Farrier FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon North Carolina USA 2018 
  • Team GB Farrier FEI World Equestrian Games Herning Denmark 2022.

Ian heads up our weekly clinic on a Thursday based at the University of Liverpool, working closely with our orthopaedic team to provide remedial farriery for surgical, poor performance, and routine assessment. 

Steven Smith

Steven is a professional specialising in farriery science with a strong academic background and expertise in equine care. He holds a BSc(Hons) in Farriery Science, the study and practice of hoof care, which includes techniques for trimming, shoeing, and treating horses' hooves to ensure their overall health and functionality. Steven has a high level of knowledge in both the practical and scientific aspects of farriery.

Steven has a thorough understanding of equine biomechanics, hoof health, and the science of farriery, making him a highly skilled professional in ensuring the health and well-being of horses, particularly through proper hoof care and rehabilitation.