noun
farrier
FAIR-ee-er/ˈfæriər/
A specialist who fits horseshoes and cares for horses' hooves.
The farrier checks each hoof before fitting the horse with shoes.
Etymology
The iron connection first named a blacksmith, an ironworker. Farrier specializes that occupation in shoeing horses; ferrum itself could also mean a horseshoe in medieval usage.
In context
I'm passionate about farrier work because when I was younger I really wanted a pony. Mom and Dad, they bought me a couple of horses, and then I would always watch my farrier trim my horse's feet and I
More examples
- Our farrier trims the pony's hooves every six weeks.
- Call the farrier if your horse loses a shoe.
- Experienced farriers choose shoes to suit each horse's needs.
Forms
farrier · farriers
farriery noun — The trade of shoeing horses and maintaining hooves.
Similar words
- horseshoer
- Emphasizes fitting horseshoes rather than overall hoof care.