Never Miss a Farrier Visit Again

Ask any barn manager what keeps them up at night and farrier scheduling is near the top of the list. Thirty horses, all on different cycles, different shoeing types, different farriers — and if one slips through the cracks, you're dealing with sore feet and an unhappy owner.

The Farrier Program in EquineOps takes the guesswork out of hoof care management so nothing falls through the cracks.

Every Horse, One Screen

When you open the Farrier Program, every active horse in your barn is already there. You don't have to add them — EquineOps creates a farrier program for each horse automatically.

For each horse, you can see the key info at a glance: who their farrier is, what type of shoeing they get, when their last visit was, and when they're due next. Horses that are overdue stand out so you can spot problems before they become emergencies.

Set It Up Once, Let It Work

Each horse gets their own default settings. Set the cycle length (every 5 weeks, every 8 weeks — whatever they need), pick their farrier, choose their shoeing type, and add any notes. The next time you log a visit, those defaults are already filled in. Just confirm the date and you're done.

EquineOps automatically calculates the next due date based on the cycle you set. So if Bella gets trimmed every 6 weeks and the farrier came on March 1st, the system knows she's due again on April 12th. No math, no calendar counting.

Your Shoeing Types, Your Way

Every barn is different. Some track "Front Shoes Only" and "All Four." Others get more specific — "Aluminum Plates," "Bar Shoes," "Glue-Ons." EquineOps lets you build your own list of shoeing types that match how your barn actually operates. Set it up once, and those options are available for every horse.

Log Visits for Multiple Horses at Once

When the farrier comes out and shoes 10 horses in a morning, you don't want to log each visit one at a time. With batch operations, you can select all the horses the farrier saw, fill in the details once, and record every visit in one shot.

Each visit captures the date, shoeing type, farrier, next due date, and any notes — like "Switched to wider web on the fronts" or "Crack on left hind improving."

Track the Costs Too

Farrier bills add up fast, especially at a big barn. When you log a visit, you can attach an expense right then and there — the cost, the category, the vendor. That expense links directly to the visit so when you're pulling reports or syncing with QuickBooks later, everything ties together.

If you're logging visits for multiple horses at once, EquineOps creates a separate expense for each one automatically. That way, every horse's costs stay accurate for client billing.

Full Visit History at Your Fingertips

Need to know when a horse was last shod? What type of shoes they had six months ago? Whether you switched farriers and why? It's all in the visit history — every visit, every detail, in order.

This is a lifesaver when owners ask questions, when the vet wants hoof care history, or when you're onboarding a new farrier and need to bring them up to speed.

Owners Stay in the Loop

If you use the client portal, horse owners can see their horse's farrier program too — the schedule, the shoeing type, visit history, and any notes you've marked as visible. That means fewer calls asking "When is my horse getting done?" and more trust that things are running like they should.

Why It Matters

Hoof care is one of those things that's easy to stay on top of when you have 5 horses and nearly impossible when you have 50. The Farrier Program doesn't just remind you when horses are due — it gives you a complete picture of every horse's hoof care in one place.

Here's what changes when you start using it:

• Nothing slips through the cracks. Due dates are tracked automatically, and overdue horses are easy to spot.

• Farrier days go faster. Batch logging means less time on the phone or computer after the farrier leaves.

• Costs are tracked from day one. Every visit can include an expense, so billing and bookkeeping stay clean.

• History is always there. No more digging through old invoices or trying to remember what happened last cycle.

• Owners feel taken care of. Client portal access means they can check on farrier care without calling you.

Give It a Try

The Farrier Program is included in every EquineOps plan. Start your free 14-day trial and see how much easier farrier management can be.

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