Horse & Hound Awards 2020

Shortlisted Farrier of the Year

How long have you been a farrier? “I have been properly qualified for around eight years, but including my apprenticeship it would be 12 years in total.”

What made you become a farrier? “My mum used to compete in driving trials and I used to do eventing. When it came to choosing a career, I wanted to do something that involved horses. I could not have worked in an office – I wanted to do something practical with my hands and horses were all I knew. I love my job – every day is different and it keeps me on my toes.”

Your best shoeing achievement: “There isn’t one stand-out horse over the years, but I have shod a few high-end dressage horses. However, my best achievement is probably turning around some severely laminitic horses, who have been on death’s door and badly lame – that is always satisfying.”

Carol Phillips, 29 October, 2020 - Horse & Hound