Okay, so he’s not really a miniature farrier, but he does a great job on the Miniature Horses and Mini Donkey. I know it’s a pain in the patootie for Travis Crain to practically crawl around on the ground to get them trimmed, but he’s patient and never fusses. And the ponies are good, so it doesn’t take him long.

Another thing I love about him is he’s an educated farrier. He believes in continuing education, and I know I learn a lot from him. He’s great to talk to about horses in general, and feet in particular. And I’ll credit his excellent work with keeping Hawk from actually foundering when he got a little "ouchy" late this spring on too much grass.

Hawk’s weight is down, he’s looking much better, and Labor Day weekend will be spent building a dry lot for all the easy keepers I own now.

So, I don’t know if there’s a Farrier Appreciation Day, but I think there should be one