Video of the Week: Sole Traders

Being a farrier isn’t exactly a glamorous job. Professional horse-shoers work outdoors in the blazing heat and bitter cold; get slobbered on, kicked and stepped on by their (equine) clients; and often must be on call during prime weekend and evening hours or risk losing valuable clients. No, it’s not glamorous, but horse owners know that a good farrier is an essential part of their horses’ lives and value that working relationship.

This week, we’re featuring a three-minute documentary by filmmaker Dean Saffron about a father-and-son team of farriers in Australia. Take some time to enjoy the cinemetography, then go thank your farrier, and try not to let your horse slobber on him next time.

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