Adams Horseshoeing

Farrier in Frankfort, Kentucky

(406) 555-44961659 Horse Trail Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601

About Adams Horseshoeing

Adams Horseshoeing is based in Frankfort, Kentucky, serving horse owners in one of the most active equestrian regions in the United States. Frankfort sits between Lexington's world-famous horse farms and Louisville's competitive equestrian scene, meaning farriers here regularly work with a wide variety of breeds and disciplines. Adams brings a broad service menu that includes custom forge work, gaited horse shoeing, and foal trimming. That range matters when your farm handles multiple horse types or breeds that need more than a standard trim.

Services

Corrective Trimming
Custom Forge Work
Foal Trimming
Therapeutic Shoeing
Gaited Horse Shoeing
Emergency Farrier Services

Specialties

LaminitisTherapeutic FarrieryDressage HorsesFoundered Horses

Certifications

Master Farrier

Brands Used

HellerSt. CroixDelta

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my gaited horse need a farrier who specializes in gaited breeds?
The shoeing on a gaited horse directly affects how it moves, and the wrong shoe weight or angle can flatten or break the gait entirely. A farrier experienced with breeds like Tennessee Walkers or Rocky Mountain Horses understands how to balance performance goals with hoof health.
When should I start having my foal's hooves trimmed?
Most farriers recommend an initial evaluation within the first few weeks of life, especially if the foal shows any angular limb deformities or uneven loading. Early corrective trimming during rapid growth phases can prevent conformational problems that would be much harder to address in an adult horse.
What is custom forge work and when is it necessary?
Custom forge work involves heating steel and shaping it by hand on an anvil to create a shoe built specifically for one horse's hoof. It's particularly useful for horses with unusual hoof shapes, chronic soundness issues, or high-level competition requirements where an off-the-shelf shoe just won't fit correctly.
How is therapeutic shoeing different from regular horseshoeing?
Therapeutic shoeing is designed to treat or manage a specific condition, such as laminitis, white line disease, or hoof wall defects, rather than simply protecting a healthy hoof. It often involves specialty shoe designs, pads, or filler materials and is usually coordinated with a veterinarian's treatment plan.
What does corrective trimming involve?
Corrective trimming reshapes the hoof capsule to improve balance and weight distribution, addressing issues like flared walls, underrun heels, or uneven wear patterns. It's done incrementally over multiple visits to avoid stressing the internal hoof structures by making too many changes at once.
How do I know if my horse needs emergency farrier attention versus waiting for a scheduled appointment?
If a shoe is hanging or partially pulled, a hoof wall has a deep crack that's moving, or your horse is noticeably lame after losing a shoe, those situations warrant an emergency call. Minor shoe loss on a horse that's staying in a dry stall and staying sound can usually wait, but when in doubt, calling to describe the situation costs nothing.

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