Meet Rafter MC Farrier

My Journey

My connection to horses started in the mountains of Wyoming, where I guided backcountry hunting expeditions. That experience taught me a lot about how horses move, how they handle stress, and what it means to rely on an animal in demanding conditions. It built a respect in me for the horse that has never left.

That respect is what drove me to pursue farriery seriously. I completed my training at 5 Star Horseshoeing School in Minco, Oklahoma, one of the most well-regarded farrier programs in the country, and earned my certification as a licensed farrier. From there, I sought out apprenticeships with multiple well-known and respected farriers, competed in regional and national shoeing competitions, and kept refining my craft. I established Rafter MC Farrier Services, but the foundation behind it was built over years of hard work, mentorship, and genuine dedication to getting it right.

Experience

I work with a wide range of breeds: Quarter Horses, thoroughbreds, warmbloods, drafts, ponies, rodeo horses, and plenty in between. Every horse is different, and I approach each one that way. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all hoofcare.

My services include hot shoeing, cold shoeing, therapeutic and corrective shoeing, and barefoot trimming. I maintain close working relationships with veterinarians and horse trainers in the area, and I am not too proud to pick up the phone and get a second opinion when a horse's situation calls for it.

At the end of the day, every decision I make at the anvil or under a horse comes down to one question: what is best for this animal? That does not change regardless of the breed, the discipline, or the job in front of me.

Rafter MC Craftsmanship

Every shoe tells a story. Here are a few of ours.