Knight Blacksmithing Inc.

09/29/2023

I’ll be back next Thursday the 5th. If you don’t hear from me till then, I’m trying to enjoy a little get away. Thanks for your patience, see you soon.

04/17/2023

As spring season comes into full swing, I’m looking to take on 15-20 head of new horses. I get a lot of messages this time of year, so if you’re someone looking for a farrier, here is what I send to prospective clients. Communication in this busy world is hard and I like to ensure the expectations of clients are met and I’m able to do the best job on every horse I climb under. Though I do try to check Facebook, the best way to reach me is always 502/396/4244
Happy trails!

Prospective new clients:
I strive to do the same quality of work on every horse I see. For this reason I do ask the following of clientele and like to give an idea of what you can expect from me.

- A clean, dry, flat, covered place to work. My main concern is avoiding cancellations due to weather and a safe environment for a timid horse. It doesn't mean we will always use it but it's an option when the weather or a horse requires it.

- The horses stand quietly and doesn't bite, kick, or invade my space. I love horses but focusing on hoofcare and not training is where I've chosen to put my energy. Not only does an unruly horse take away from the quality of work I can perform, it increases the chance of injury.

- All horses on my books are kept on a schedule. For most thats 6 to 8 weeks depending on the time of year and whether they are shod or trimmed. Performance horses and horses requiring corrective work may require a 4 to 5 week schedule.

-Horses are caught and ready at the appointment time. I take great pride in being on time, even early. Though I do occasionally have a horse have a bad day or traffic that puts me behind, I strive to not keep clients waiting. If I'm running more than 15 minutes behind I will give you a heads up. Dirt never hurt me, please present me with a dry horse. A dry muddy horse is dirty and not a big deal, a freshly washed muddy horse is a nightmare. Now I'm wet and trying to hold onto a very slick wet leg. Horses will dry incredibly fast, though i appreciate the thought, if im soon to arrive please forgo the bath.

- Payment is due at time of service. I offer many payment options for your convenience.

- I am currently a one man show. I reserve weekends and evenings for my family. I do my best to return messages in a timely manner but often wait until Monday on weekends, or the next day for late evening messages or calls. I have business hours from 730 to 5 Monday through Friday. If its been 24 hours and you haven't heard from me during this time, please feel free to contact me again. Sometimes I miss a message or quickly read it and dont get time to respond right away.

- I currently use a program made just for farriers for all scheduling and invoicing called iforgeahead. It will send text and email reminders as well as email all invoices.

-Any cancellations under 24 hours will be charged a minimum $50 dollars. Please keep in mind, I’m a mobile business. Last minute cancellations can almost never be filled, and result in me sitting and waiting to go to my next stop. I’ve almost always got a waiting list, if there’s a conflict, please let me know as soon as possible.

- If this sounds like a fit for you and your horses please send the following information
Name
Address
Email
Horses name (s)

09/27/2022

I’m heading off into the sunset or maybe now hurricane. I will not have any cell service from Wednesday the 28 until Tuesday the 4th. If you text or call you WILL NOT get a reply until at least the 4th, maybe even the 5th depending on when my flight gets back in. Thank you for your understanding, I’ll see everyone next week.

03/18/2022

Huge thank you to Diesel Pickup Pros for getting my truck back on the road. Quick turnaround, great communication, and the only guys I can say I know and trust. No where else locally I’d go.

03/17/2022

My truck went down yesterday and I was able to limp it home and get back on the road this morning. Unfortunately it went down again around 230. I’ll be in my personal truck pulling a very kind and gracious friends shoeing trailer the rest of the week.

I’ll leave this weekend for my kids spring break and hopefully come back to a running truck. Thanks to all my friends, family, and clients that helped get me home, shuttled around, or worked with me being on the phone trying to figure out what to do or where to take it.

09/28/2021

I’m riding off into the sunset for a week. I will return on Tuesday the 5th. My phone won’t work, and I’m glad for it. It’s been my busiest year yet and I’m grateful, but I need some rest. Please respect my time away and I’ll be ready to take care of you and your horses when I return.

06/29/2020

The summer grind is here.

03/23/2020

Clients,

I am considered essential business as I provide for the welfare of horses. I will be taking precautions starting with asking clients to leave me to work alone if at all possible. If we have a horse that must be held, we will do our best to keep a reasonable distance. Leave payment in the usual place or let me know, and I can always take cards over the phone or through PayPal.

If you, or anyone you know could have been exposed please let me know so we can take the appropriate steps. If you are choosing to not leave your property and need something brought in please let me know. I cannot guarantee that I can get it, but if it's possible I will. If you have any questions please get ahold of me before your appointment.

I hope this finds you healthy, safe, and enjoying the extra time with family/children/your furry children. Make the best of it, and I'll do my best to keep everyone's horses happy and healthy until this is over.
Brandon

12/23/2019

A few more horses and I will be off until after the Christmas Holiday. As always I greatly appreciate all my clients thinking of me around the holidays. Thank you for your continued business and support. Thank you for allowing me to do what I love everyday. Working with animals, my hands, and my head everyday is a blessing beyond measure. Merry Christmas!

08/28/2019

08/07/2019

Trim to confirmation and a healthy capsule. Fit what you trim. Nail to the white line. Finish clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. Simple, never perfect, and infinitely complex.