What is a farrier?

  1. A specialist in saddlery
  2. A specialist in equine hoof care
  3. An expert in creating barns
  4. A horse trainer
Explanation

A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care.  Farrier specialize in the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves, and the placing of shoes on their hooves.  Historically, farriers use tools like anvils, hammers, tongs, and knives to shape horseshoes to fit them to horses.  The blacksmithing element has diministed with modern equipment, but the need for specialist farrier skills with the ability to troubleshoot hoof related issues remains.

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