Has anyone heard of or used a farrier named Christina Entzian of Indian Head, MD.? I received her name as a certified farrier of the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association.

My quest to find a certified farrier who does hot shoeing continues. Mike Poe, my outstanding journeyman farrier, is going back to school and being one of his further clients - I'm being dropped as he downsizes to accomodate his new schedule in the New Year. I need someone for my January appointment.

Hot shoeing is a personal choice as is having a certified farrier. I am partial to both as I have had bad experiences in the past with uneducated, unreliable farriers.

Thanks in advance for any info.

I use Pat Riffel he hot shoes. I have used him for about a year now and very satisfied with him...301-769-3503

Don't you just LOVE Mike Poe? He's our farrier at the University and he's awesome - will actually be teaching a course in farriery for us this winter! Will hopefully help us start a farrier program, too.

I also vouch for Pat Riffle - I used him when I was in Southern MD and thought he did a great job. I don't know if he's certified, but he hot shoes and would do what I asked him to with one of my more difficult horses (she needed shorter toes than most people would want to give her). Nice guy, good farrier.

Thanks so much guys for Pat's info. I adore Mike and am so sad to lose him - but it is for a good cause. I even toy with the idea of taking the class at UMD and he has promised to send me information. He is also trying to put together a recommendation for me - but that is difficult he admits. There is such a need down here. And he has done such a good job bringing my boy's feet back - that the thought of anyone else is scarey.

Again - thanks and I'll look Pat up and make my January appt.

I use Tina all the time and she is fabulous! Always on time, keeps records of each horse and reasonable prices. I highly recommend her to anyone! A friend of mine also uses her and they are very happy.

Hay ilovemyappy, I love my Appy's too!