Chaffin Farrier Service

Specialties

Professional farrier service, specializing in the assessment and treatment of lameness and performance issues across most disciplines and breeds. From English Sport Horses to Western Performance Horses to backyard companions. Laminitis, Founder, Limb Length Disparity.

History

Established in 2000.

Chaffin Farrier Service was founded and continues to be owned and operated by Mike Chaffin. Mike is a professional farrier, dedicated to giving the best care and service possible, through continuing educational pursuits. Mike has studied with and learned from some of the best hoof care professionals in the world, including Dr. Esco Buff, PhD; Dr. Frank Gravlee, DVM; the late Dr. George Platt, DVM; and Bob Smith, owner of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. Mike has also served on the faculty of PCHS and continues his own education through seminars, clinics and lectures, including the International Hoof Care Summit. He has worked with world champion horses from many breeds and disciplines, from Walking Horses in Tennessee, Cutting Horses in Arizona, to Reining, Dressage and Hunter-​Jumper Horses in California.

Meet the Business Owner

Mike C.

Business Owner

Mike has been married to his wonderful wife for 21 years, and is the father to seven amazing children. Mike credits his career with and his love of horses to his father, who raised him on a farm and ranch and always made sure there were plenty of horses around and taught him the importance of proper care for those animals. Mike loves the satisfaction of a job well done and the reward of watching a lame horse return to soundness.