where are farriers needed

[ferrador]

sorry to be a PITA but after an expensive non adventure in ne scotland (the family refused at edinburgh to go any further north )i am looking to establish a business in england , all ideas on locations would be appreciated , and work even more so
chris

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Don't know TBH, here in Leicestershire we're spoilt for choice. Prices are around £55-£60 for a set.
Good luck with your venture.

 

[ferrador]

thanks , i was in lincolnshire for 18 years but dont really fancy going back there , things are never the same second time around
chris

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Quite true. How about the Cotswolds, nice area.

 

[Cedars]

A decent farrier is needed anywhere.

 

[dominobrown]

Cumbria has some of the lowest numbers of farriers to horses. Most farriers near me struggle to get out every 6 weeks. My farrier covers a huge area and is really struggling to fit me in, refused my friend and dropped a few clients as he is just too busy... so come here please!!

 

[dianeholmes]

Northumberland - particularly the north and east!!

Very difficult to get one - once you are on somebodies list you need to hang on!!

 

[nixxyz]

the scottish borders lol!!! we're desperate it takes about a month for a farrier to fit you in a decent one is like gold dust round here ....

 

[ferrador]

thanks everybody , i am on the case contacting farriers up there but more suggestions woud still be much appreciated , again i am sorry i didnt make ne scotland it seemed a lovely area , the farriers were very welcoming and helpful , i will stay in contact with several but as i said , the move was unfortunately not able to be completed .
chris

 

[feisty_filly]

There are loads of farriers up here in Edinburgh, shame you couldn't go further up as i know fire, stirling and aberdeen are in need. Good luck whatever you go, hubbies a farrier so we know just how hard it is starting up Xx

 

[ferrador]

cheers feisty , it was a shame but the further north we travelledthe less they wanted to go . i visited several times got everything sortedc, but as they say what ever will be will be . this move after everything will be on my own but thats another story
chris

 

[feisty_filly]

Have you been qualified long? Hubbie qualified in Edinburgh and wanted to stay here as his family all stay here, he's been qualified 3-4yrs now and wer only just getting a good client base together. It's really lovely up here but you have to go where your heart takes you Xx

 

[Xox]

Worcestershire DEFFINATELY needs good farriers!

 

[HashRouge]

I'm Cheshire/ Derbyshire way (right on the River Etherow) and we have farriers coming out of our ears

 

[sare_bear]

Horserider - I agree there are plenty of farriers in Leicester, but very few decent farriers. By far the worst area I have been for good farriers and those recommended generally dont have time for new clients. Any recommendations as still looking!!

 

[ferrador]

i have been qualified over 25 years , the last 10 years shoeing high end sports horses and working with veterinarian practices in europe , had enough and want to return back to the uk shoeing ideally ponies and riding horses for normal clients
chris

 

[feisty_filly]

Wow what a fab experience! Good luck I'm sure you will have no probs finding clients

 

[noodle_]

theres a few in cheshire..... but i have 2 i can rely on

good farriers will always have business wherever you go

 

[ferrador]

i have been in contact with several folk and have been offered premises in west cumbria . i need to advertise ,any suggestions on the best places ? i hope to be nailing on in the next few weeks subject to work
my contact no. is 07704 253 910
chris

 

[Dovorian]

Kent has quite a high horse population, but not too many good, reliable farriers! Costs seem quite high in the south east too. We are lucky in that we have a good farrier but we pay a premium for that IMHO.

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Horserider - I agree there are plenty of farriers in Leicester, but very few decent farriers. By far the worst area I have been for good farriers and those recommended generally dont have time for new clients. Any recommendations as still looking!!

Will pm you.

 

[ferrador]

some of the best farriers in the uk work in leicestershire
david gulley , martin deacon , andy brown , graham smith , donovan howden , steven hill , mick woodford , stuart taylor , stuart spence ,richard spence , to name but a few , and they rolled off the tongue without thinking .
chris