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All Clenched up and Nearly Finished
I sat in my interview intending to make decorative iron work after I left school and my future boss said; 'we also do one or two horses are you interested!' That was the beginning of my working life of fifty two years as a farrier instead of blacksmithing. I have amassed many amusing stories from the stables. I met some wonderful clients with one or two exceptions. A long the way I had the pleasure of meeting some amazing characters both animal and human. my life wasn't without its trials and tribulations but my love of my work carried me through.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2021
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November 13, 2025
If you are into horses you will love this book. Reminds me of James Herriott.
January 12, 2022
Well worth a read
Enjoyed reading this book more so as I own horses and have had a lot of dealings with farriers over the years. Well done Mick on writing this book and your good work.
I hope you enjoy your retirement you deserve it as farriery isn't easy and games it's till on your joints and especially your back.
There are quite a few typos but they don't detract from the book.
Well done.
Enjoyed reading this book more so as I own horses and have had a lot of dealings with farriers over the years. Well done Mick on writing this book and your good work.
I hope you enjoy your retirement you deserve it as farriery isn't easy and games it's till on your joints and especially your back.
There are quite a few typos but they don't detract from the book.
Well done.
January 18, 2022
Shaggy horse stories from the edge.
Thoroughly enjoyed the wealth of stories and the shear hard work the farrier carries out. No knowledge of equines required beforehand, but you will see the funny side and heartache the profession entails.
Thoroughly enjoyed the wealth of stories and the shear hard work the farrier carries out. No knowledge of equines required beforehand, but you will see the funny side and heartache the profession entails.
January 14, 2022
Good read
It’s a sweet little collection of stories from a farriers life . Esp if you are interested in horsey /country lives . A perfect bed time read !
It’s a sweet little collection of stories from a farriers life . Esp if you are interested in horsey /country lives . A perfect bed time read !
March 9, 2022
Inspirational
I loved it....every bit!
Its a guide for any farrier or horse person to learn from too.
Thank you for writing your book xx
I loved it....every bit!
Its a guide for any farrier or horse person to learn from too.
Thank you for writing your book xx
January 8, 2023
Absolutely brilliant read
Brilliant read jumps about a bit but very very true
Good old fashioned forge shoemaker none now adays do this
Brilliant read jumps about a bit but very very true
Good old fashioned forge shoemaker none now adays do this
January 16, 2023
excellent
Loved the stories, not just only about the horses but his life over the years. Really good and funny read
Loved the stories, not just only about the horses but his life over the years. Really good and funny read
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