Farrier
noun
A person who makes or repairs horse shoes.
The farrier came today to shoe our horse.
Often appears as...
- visit from farrier
- farrier services
noun
A person who treats the feet (hooves) of horses, by trimming and shaping, to maintain their health.
Our horse has a foot problem, we need to call the farrier.
Often appears as...
- farrier's appointment
- farrier recommendations
noun
A person who makes or repairs horse shoes.
The farrier came today to shoe our horse.
Often appears as...
- visit from farrier
- farrier services
noun
A person who treats the feet (hooves) of horses, by trimming and shaping, to maintain their health.
Our horse has a foot problem, we need to call the farrier.
Often appears as...
- farrier's appointment
- farrier recommendations
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Craft Specific
While 'farrier' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'blacksmith', farriers specialize in horse's hooves.
The blacksmith crafted gates, but the farrier focused on the horses' hooves.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Trade
Farriery is an ancient profession essential in societies that employed horses for transportation and work.
History class mentioned farriers as key tradespeople in medieval times.
Pro Tip 3/3Niche Term
The term 'farrier' is specific to the context of horses and may not be known outside equestrian circles.
She learned the word 'farrier' after joining the equestrian club.
Pro Tip 1/3Craft Specific
While 'farrier' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'blacksmith', farriers specialize in horse's hooves.
The blacksmith crafted gates, but the farrier focused on the horses' hooves.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Trade
Farriery is an ancient profession essential in societies that employed horses for transportation and work.
History class mentioned farriers as key tradespeople in medieval times.
Pro Tip 3/3Niche Term
The term 'farrier' is specific to the context of horses and may not be known outside equestrian circles.
She learned the word 'farrier' after joining the equestrian club.
Pro Tip 1/3Craft Specific
While 'farrier' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'blacksmith', farriers specialize in horse's hooves.
The blacksmith crafted gates, but the farrier focused on the horses' hooves.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Trade
Farriery is an ancient profession essential in societies that employed horses for transportation and work.
History class mentioned farriers as key tradespeople in medieval times.
Pro Tip 3/3Niche Term
The term 'farrier' is specific to the context of horses and may not be known outside equestrian circles.
She learned the word 'farrier' after joining the equestrian club.
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Elephants have cushioned feet to help spread their weight a bit more, because one of the things you don't want is elephants walking too far on the front of their feet on their nails, because that can cause lots of pressure, which can cause issues with their feet. We pedicure our elephants pretty much weekly. A few of us are sort of trained elephant farriers, if you like, and we make sure that their feet are in good condition so
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Do Elephants Cry? PIPE...
Elephants have cushioned feet to help spread their weight a bit more, because one of the things you don't want is elephants walking too far on the front of their feet on their nails, because that can cause lots of pressure, which can cause issues with their feet. We pedicure our elephants pretty much weekly. A few of us are sort of trained elephant farriers, if you like, and we make sure that their feet are in good condition so
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