Farrier vs. Horseshoer — What's the Difference?

A farrier (also sometimes spelled ferrier) is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of horses' hooves and the placing of shoes on their hooves, if necessary. A farrier combines some blacksmith's skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with some veterinarian's skills (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb) to care for horses' feet.

One who shoes horses.

One who shoes horses.

One who shoes horses.

A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoof and fitting of horseshoes.

A person who shoes horses

(intransitive) To practise as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.

A shoer of horses; a veterinary surgeon.

To practice as a farrier; to carry on the trade of a farrier.

A person who shoes horses