Central Scotland Farrier Recommendations please?

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amber007

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Hello, I am new to forum so apologies if I have missed a relevant thread! I am hoping someone can recommend a good Farrier that would cover a DIY yard outside Killearn? Looking for someone who will be patient with a horse with joint problems as well as a horse troubled by abscess damage. Fraser Spittal has come up in search results but I don't know anyone that has used him.

Any help would be greatly appreciate, current Farrier is unable to come till after Christmas which is no use. There have been other issues as well so decided it is time to call it a day.
 
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You could try David Owens. He is from the Drymen area. I used him when I was at my old yard and he was very good although it was along time ago now.
 
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I used Fraser when he first qualified and he done a really good job. Thinking back over the numerous farriers I've used (am barefoot now) I'd put Fraser at the top of the list and only stopped using him as I was way out of his catchment area so when he got busier he didn't travel as far.

I'd advise seeing horses shod by DO in the flesh before trying him yourself.
 
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On behalf of Amber 007 ..... I am on the same yard and had same combined problems with farriers so thread post was started in view of finding one suitable farrier for all owners. Pleased to report that we are now using Fraser Spittal !! He was out today again to do remedial work on my daughters horse and did an excellant job. Very satisfied with his manner and work. Thank you all who replied with your help. And just for the record ... Previously used DO and Strath.
 
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