It's a Bird! It's a Plane! Nope ... Just the World's Greatest Farrier!

That's correct.  The World's Greatest Farrier.  I hate to imply that yours isn't absolutely fantastic, but Jaime Osbrink is just that good.  Not only is he a fabulous hand with hooves, but he's also a really, really nice guy.

This means of course that yesterday was shoeing day.  It's a good thing because Sydney has been sans front shoe since Thanksgiving day.  Remember my search for a hammer?

When I pulled into the barn after work, Jaime was just cleaning up and heading home for the day.  I haven't seen him since summer so it was nice to visit and do some face to face chatting about my ponies' tootsies. Speedy's are as good as ever.  He even got a special Osbrink Compliment, I think he likes getting his feet done! Jaime's such a kidder.  Although knowing him like I do, I think he was serious!  Here are Speedy's toes from a terrible angle with even worse light. 

Sydney's feet are still a work in progress.  I think they look fabulous, but Jaime thinks his toes need to come back even more.  He says we should be where he likes 'em in about six months.  Here's a hind foot shot from a funky angle.  Notice how much expansion room Jaime has left at the heel.  He's working hard on getting that heel where it needs to be.

Jaime has a young guy working with him.  He seemed like a nice young man, and if Jaime has given him a thumbs up, I feel good about sharing his contact info.  His name is Cody Haage, and he is a graduate of Five Star Horseshoeing School in Minco, Oklahoma.  He can be reached at (661) 400-7507.  If you're in the Bakersfield/Tehachapi/Lancaster area and need a farrier, give him a call!

And just because I like him so much, here's a photo of Sydney from last night.  He's such a cutie!