Many of you probably read about Big Brown and the special shoes he needed for the Belmont. If so,…read moreyou know how important horse shoes are for any horse. My horses are no exception and because they are special to me, I always call Chris Howard for shoeing. Imagine a good ole' boy from Oklahoma who drives a really cool farrier truck that plays classic XM satellite C&W songs when shop is set up. Imagine a deep, calming voice that always settles even the youngest of his clients, like my Miz Scarlett. My old boy even falls asleep when his shoes are being put on as he completely trusts Chris not to hurt his feet and knows his gentle hands will take care of him all away around. Chris will always try to accommodate you if you have a special need, like you have a horse show and your horse needs a touch up trim or has thrown a shoe. Or if he is at your stable and you do not have an appointment (even if you are a new client), he will take time before he leaves to see you or schedule an appointment within a few days. And most of all, imagine this good ole' Oklahoma boy with the calming voice saying, "You know your horse is getting Jimmy Choo shoes" or " This is the Manolo Blahnik trim." That always cracks me up and gives Chris 5 stars. ST and Miz Scarlett both agree with this review.

Bad business owner. Over priced and unreliable. Says he don't care that he canceled 45 min before…read moreour appointment because he has enough business. Well he won't get mine!!!!!

From the owner: I have been to a 2 month horseshoeing school, apprenticed with a Certified Journeyman Farrier for 2…read moreyears, worked with multiple Vets for the first 2 years building my business. All of my education has made it possible for me to specialize in all breeds and styles of shoeing. Most importantly I continue my education every year by going to horseshoeing clinics that educate farriers on new products and studies.

Ryan Metcalf is an expert horseman and farrier. Yesterday he came out to Fairmount Stables to put…read moreshoes onto a horse that I am going to be riding for her owner. This horse hadn't been shod for some time and she was in pain, and her lack of attention made her frustrated and impatient. Ryan worked with her with care and concern, regularly having to stand up, take a breath, pat Julie on the chest and start all over again. As a result the shoeing took far longer than normal. In addition, Ryan was clear when one of us (most specifically me) was not being helpful by holding on to her head too tightly or otherwise adding to the problem, which is instructive for me, but also did so in a way that allowed me to learn and wasn't insulting. This is an important aspect of horsemastership by my estimation, I don't know what I don't know, and I value being told. I ended up paying Ryan a third again what his payment might otherwise have been because of the extra time he had to take to get the job done, and because Julie ultimately calmed down and began to cooperate due to his consistent good humor and patience. She ended up with good shoes and is no longer limping. And I'm better informed for next time. All of that tells me that this is a guy who knows how to work with people AND horses, which isn't always the case. HIghly recommended.

Lane, the owner, is so nice and excellent even with high energy rescue horses. he worked miracles…read morewith ours and we cannot say enough good things about him. I highly recommend him! - Jessica Klaus and horses

From the owner: Corrective and therapuetic trimming and shoeing…read more All events and shoeing.

I got set up with an appointment. The day before, the time was pushed back. On the day of the…read moreappointment, he ended up having me wait over an hour, never responded to calls or texts and ended up completely not showing up. Extremely unprofessional and rude. I would not recommend this farrier to anyone. I will definitely be spreading the word about this person to my very large network in the horse community. If I could give less than one star, I would.

Garrett is very patient with the animals and does a good job! It's scary when you can't find a…read moreFarrier and your horses really need a trim. So glad we found him.

Amanda trained my miniature gelding to drive. She did a phenomenal job, and got him safely trained…read morefor me - an amateur, and my child. It has been some years now, and we are still happy and grateful for the solid training she put on him!

Amanda has helped me so much with my horses and riding. I have learned so much from her. Whether…read morepreparing for a show, trail riding, parades or a musical performance she has helped me gain confidence and knowledge in so many areas. Amanda was instrumental in teaching me how to drive my Haflinger pony. A day I will never forget! I always feel safe with her around the horses which is very important.Her training techniques are confident,kind and FUN. I have had the privilege to ride a few of Amanda's horses in various events and they are so well trained and well mannered. I have also purchased a Peruvian mare from her that my teenage daughter rides on trails,parades and shows. We couldn't be happier!

Dr. Desi is amazing! My 14 year old Pomeranian mix has been experiencing neck stiffness and our vet…read morerecommended canine chiropractic care to alleviate his discomfort. What I didn't know was how this service can help his allergies as well (coughing, sneezing, panting). My dog warmed up to Dr. Desi immediately and she took her time explaining everything she was doing throughout her assessment and adjustment. She also helped guide me on how to properly trim and file his nails (to be honest I was terrified to do them myself and would rely on the vet or groomer to do them for us). What a difference one adjustment made! After YEARS of allergies, his coughing and sneezing has decreased dramatically over the course of a week (and after only one adjustment). He is also running and playing like he is a puppy again! I haven't seen him this energetic in a long time. I was honestly a little skeptical of this therapy when my vet recommended it to me. After seeing the results first hand, I am a firm believer that canine chiropractic care (in the hands of an experienced doctor) can make a world of difference in the lives of our four-legged family members and I specifically recommend Dr. Desi. My only regret is not calling her sooner :)

I am so thankful to have found Dr. Desi. My 9.5 year old dog has been having a lot of problems…read morewith his back legs. They started a couple years ago and have gotten worse and worse, then were exacerbated from a slip/fall on the ice a few weeks ago. After a trip to the emergency room and my normal vet the response was you'll be lucky if he's around a lot longer. His back legs were sinking when he stood, he had trouble doing stairs, he couldn't walk fast (let alone run) and I hadn't seen a smile on his face for a long time. One treatment with Dr Desi and his back legs have stopped sinking. He's smiling again and while we aren't back to running, he can definitely hop to it if we need to pick up the pace. Stairs...no problem. I wish I'd found her sooner. I'd spent a lot of money on other treatments that hadn't worked. She's the real deal AND she comes to YOU!

Robin is great! Our dogs love her! One of our dogs is very cautious to warm up to strangers but…read morewith robin she actually lets her walk her. Robin is our #1 choice when it comes to pet care when we are away! She goes above and beyond and cares about our dogs!!!

We absolutely love Robin and David! They provide excellent care for our three dogs and we are so…read morelucky to have found Prairie Home Pet Care. Our dogs are always so excited to see them and happy when we get home. Robin and David always provide us with an update on their visit and send us pictures of our dogs playing. They also treat each of our dogs like they are part of their family. We appreciate the great care and would definitely recommend using Prairie Home Pet Care!