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What is often the best way to find a good farrier?

Ask your vet and other horse owners. Trusted word of mouth helps you choose.

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  1. Choose the lowest-priced farrier
  2. Ask your vet and other horse owners ✔
  3. Pick the first online advertisement

Why: Minnesota Extension says word of mouth is often the best way to find a farrier. Ask your veterinarian and experienced horse owners, then check the farrier's training and experience.

Huh, didn't know that: Minnesota Extension says never choose a farrier on cost alone.

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Answer: Ask your vet and other horse owners. Minnesota Extension says word of mouth is often the best way to find a farrier. Ask your veterinarian and experienced horse owners, then check the farrier's training and experience.

  1. University of Minnesota Extension: Caring for your horse's hooves extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-your-horses-hooves
    Often, the best way to find a farrier is by word of mouth.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. University of Minnesota Extension: Caring for your horse's hooves extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-your-horses-hooves
    Never choose a farrier based on cost alone.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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