Andy Ware (Westminster, Vt.)
A year ago, our farrier, Larry Moses, passed away April 16, 2016. As I opened the newspaper, I was in disbelief. This was not the way to retire. That Saturday, I started making phone calls to acquire a farrier. I called six of them. One called back saying he could not take us on as he had a full client list and had already taken a lot of Larry's clients.
The last call was Andy Ware. He called right back, saying he knew where we were coming from, as we were in need of a farrier. Our original appointment with Larry was scheduled for April 29th, which had been set up weeks prior. Andy kept the same day in respect for Larry and for us.
We welcomed him with an open opinion and were pleased to have a farrier. We have a 28 Arab mare and had recently purchased a Paint gelding 6 weeks prior. Sawyer was a prior lesson horse and his feet were out of balance. His hind heels were out of shape and shallow. He was wearing 3-degree wedges and was over in the knee. The day began and Sawyer had never had rear shoes! Andy took all of the information in. He started to look him over and think of what he was going to do for this gelding.
We feel that if Andy hadn’t come when he did, this gelding would not be sound. It was a process to get this gelding where he is now. We want him recognized! My mare is no fuss and has never had an issue.
Andy is professional and takes the time to do a great job. He is patient with Sawyer, as Sawyer has no patience! It is now a year later and Sawyer has grown. Things are on track and he even has patience to give Andy his foot. Andy has a family and they work out of his home. He enjoys everything he does. This farrier should be recognized!
— Tracey Leary (Ludlow, Vt.)
