Re: uh-oh, Insulted Farrier

[KenzieLee2@aol.com]

Professionalism is very hard to come by around here.  My vet even told me that I would just have to deal with farriers who didn't return phone calls, showed up late or not at all, threw temper tantrums when asked to explain/consider something you suggest.

Good thing I didn't believe her.  It took a while, but by chance I happened to find a wonderful guy who listens, explains, doesn't charge an arm and a leg, and is genuinely concerned for the horse's welfare.

The farrier I used previously pulled a princess temper tantrum.  Once.  Life is too short, and there are too many good people, to put up with someone who acts like they are paying you.

I like the idea of the child at the pediatrician.  Our horses are our partners, and our friends.  Why do we let them be treated harshly by ANY service provider?

Just $.02 from a gal who went through many months of struggle and 5 farriers before finding someone she could deal with.

Kenzie & Zane (who also likes his new shoer!)
Birmingham, AL
http://kenzie_k.tripod.com/zane.html