The Hawkesbury farrier who turns up, and stays calm with your horse.
Shoeing, trims and corrective work, done at your place. I've been shoeing full time for over 16 years, I'm internationally qualified, and I'm a member of the Master Farriers Association of NSW.
“Always does a good job, doesn't stuff around. Shows up on time.”
Renee Hansen, Google review
Comes to you
I shoe and trim at your property, your agistment or the showground.
Hours
Mon-Fri, any hour. Weekends, ring and ask.
Price
Every horse is different. Tell me how many, shoes or trims, and where they're kept, and I'll talk you through it.
Area
Based in South Windsor, working across the Hawkesbury. Further out? Ring and ask.
What I do
Farrier work across the Hawkesbury, done at your place
I bring the anvil and the tools to you. Shoes, trims and the tricky feet, for anything from a race horse to a mini.
Shoeing
Performance horses, race horses and your favourite pets. Shoes are shaped at the anvil on site and fitted to your horse's feet.
Trims
Regular trims to keep feet balanced and your horse moving comfortably. Want to stay on a cycle? We'll book the next visit before I leave.
Corrective and therapeutic shoeing
Some feet need shoes made for them, not off the shelf. I'll make them up from scratch and talk you through sole protection and the products worth using.
Foals, ponies, minis and donkeys
First trims for weanlings, done gently so they learn it's nothing to worry about. Ponies, minis and donkeys get the same care as the big ones.
Nervous and difficult horses
Bad memories of the farrier, or one that likes to rear and throw a foot? I take it slow and keep it calm. No rushing, no fights.
Lost a shoe? Short-notice call-outs
Shoe off the night before a comp, or at the ground before your round? Give me a ring. If I can get to you, I will.
Not sure which your horse needs? Ring and tell me about it.
I'm Josh. I've been shoeing horses full time for over 16 years, I'm internationally qualified, and I'm a member of the Master Farriers Association of NSW.
I work out of South Windsor and look after everything from race horses and competition horses to the old pony in the back paddock. Same care for all of them.
When I'm not under a horse I'm at the anvil, and I hand-make hoof picks for the prize table at local shows like Galston Equestrian Club's.
16+
years shoeing full time
MFA
NSW member
Mobile
I come to you
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I was so thankful when you arrived out of hours on a rainy night to reshoe my FEI horse Bobby at the CDI. I was stuck and so worried about a stranger shoeing my horse.
Adrienne Foulkes, owner of Bobby (aka Rever Toujours)
“It was such a pleasure having josh out to do my 3 horses. 2 just have trims but my tb has pedal bone osteitis and requires special, corrective shoeing. Josh was well versed on the condition and made up my horses shoes perfectly from scratch. It was awesome to watch the process.…”
Persephone Maeve · Google review
“We were at SIEC and needed a shoe back on before an early XC start and Josh went out of his way to be there on time so she was able to compete. Thank you 🙏”
S McCoullough · Google review
“I highly recommend Josh. He is thorough, professional, and knowledgeable, and he did an excellent job trimming my two older horses. He’s calm and confident around horses, and he’s also a genuinely kind person.”
Sharon Osmond · Google review
“…Very good with the buggers that want to rear up or throw a foot. Handles them in a calm respectable manner. I couldn't recommend Josh enough :)”
Emily McDonnell · Google review
“Josh came out for an emergency shoeing job whilst we were visiting Sydney and was extremely helpful, having no hesitation to attend. He did a fantastic job and the horses hooves look great. Thanks Josh, your number is most definitely saved in my phone now.”
Hayley May · Google review
“Appreciate my farrier Joshua Robinson and the care he takes with my kids.
Very gentle with the weanlings when they get theirs started as we know it will set them up for life to have good experiences.
And patient with the old lady who thinks that getting her feet done is nonsense and she is over it.…”
kate kane · Google review
“…I always feel like I can call him whenever I need with a question. He has a saying “I’m your farrier Monday-Sunday”. Thank you Josh! :)”
Lucy Carpenter · Google review
“Josh was absolutely awesome. Professional, Punctual and Polite. He was great with my ponies that most farriers don't want touch.
I would highly recommend Josh”
Angela Schofield · Google review
“Josh is a great farrier. Has helped my horse out immensely. His hooves are looking so much better. Josh talks you through with what he is doing and provides advice on the best products to use. Very friendly. Highly recommend. Keep up the good work.”
Erica Ellery · Google review
Book a visit
Need a farrier in the Hawkesbury? Give me a ring.
Tell me how many horses, whether it's shoes or trims, and where they're kept, and we'll sort out a time. A call is quickest. Not urgent? Email works too.
