SportsAugust 15, 2026

farriery

FAIR-ee-uh-ree

Definition

The professional craft of hoof care for horses, specifically involving the trimming of hooves and the fitting and application of horseshoes.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'farrier' (a blacksmith), which stems from the Old French 'ferrier' and ultimately the Latin 'ferrum' meaning 'iron'.

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