Farrier
Farriers are hoof care specialists who trim, balance, and shoe horses to ensure they stay sound, healthy, and performing at their best. This job is essential for any stable and is perfect for players who enjoy realism, detail, and equine care.
🧲 What Does a Farrier Do?
Farriers are responsible for:
🦶 Trimming and balancing hooves
👟 Fitting horseshoes to support performance or recovery
🔍 Inspecting and diagnosing hoof conditions
🧰 Applying treatments for issues like cracks, bruising, or lameness
🏫 Becoming a Farrier
To become a certified farrier on EquinoxMC, you must:
Attend Farriery classes at Harpbury University
Pass the Farrier Certification Exam
Submit an application to the server team
Upon acceptance, receive farrier permissions, tools, and forge access
✅ Passing the exam alone is not enough — an approved application is required.
🧰 Tools & Equipment
Hoof Nippers
$450
Cuts excess hoof material before shaping
Rasp File
$450
Smooths and levels hooves after trimming
Hoof Oil
N/A
Conditions and protects hooves from drying/cracks
🛒 Items are available through
/shopor farrier NPCs.
🧪 Types of Horseshoes
Each horseshoe type has a specific use case, cost, and wear duration.
Standard Shoe
8 weeks
$500
All-purpose shoe for general riding
Eggbar Shoe
6 weeks
$550
Provides joint support
Wedge Shoe
7 weeks
$550
Ideal for barrel racing
Toe Grab
6 weeks
$690
Improves grip for flat racing
Concave Shoe
8 weeks
$650
Used in hunter disciplines
Rim Shoe
8 weeks
$690
Adds grip for show jumping
Heart Bar Shoe
6 weeks
$825
Supports horses with laminitis
Gel-Padded Shoe
4 weeks
$590
Aids in lameness recovery
Glue-On Shoe
2 weeks
$450
Gentle option for senior horses
⚠️ Horses with expired or missing shoes may experience reduced speed, jump, or risk injury.
🔧 How to Perform Hoof Care
Right-click the horse to open its interaction menu
Select the Health tab & then the Farrier tab
Use your tools to Trim Hooves or Apply Shoes
Select the desired shoe type and confirm the action
🎮 Plugin-based trimming/shoeing is coming soon.
🧭 Where to Work
Farriers operate in the Harpbury Health Estate, there may be other private practises down the line.
⚠️ No Auto-Farrier
There is no automatic farrier NPC. Horses must be seen by a certified player farrier for trimming and shoeing. This makes your role especially valuable in the server economy.
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