Pablo Calderon (Bloomington, Calif.)
He does great work with draft horses in stocks and is very well educated with Canker cases and thrush. He provides top-of-the-line care and does great farrier work on all sizes.
— Amy Young (Charleston, W.Va.)
He posts his work in many groups so everybody can learn about the care of horse hooves.
— Gabriel Quintero (Conroe, Texas)
This gentleman has done some amazing work on not only physically, but mentally traumatized horses. He is compassionate and I have been able to learn so much from him and his posts on Facebook. I reside in Texas and am a new draft farrier. I had NO clue how to use a stock, but thanks to Pablo, I have gotten a greater use out of my stock and not so much out of my back. I sure wish I were closer to where he lives. I would pay big bucks to spend more time learning as much as I can from him. I appreciate all he has done for the farrier industry!
— Alyce Wendling (Alto, Texas)
I've been riding horses almost all of my life and have used a lot of shoers over the years. Pablo has proven over and over again to be the best I've seen. The care he gives the horses feet is unmatched.
— Steve Simon (Riverside, Calif.)
His hard work makes him the best in the area, and I love the dedication, passion and effort he puts into every single job. He doesn't care about the money, he just cares about the lives of happy horses. He is an enthusiastic farrier trying to give the best and do his best until the horses have happy feet. His hard work makes him the best in the area. I love the dedication, passion and effort he puts into every single job. He doesn't care about the money, he just cares about the lives of happy horses.
— Dianira Lupercio (Riverside, Calif.)
His compassion and dedication surpasses anyone I've ever know.
— Kevin Wheat (Norco, Calif.)
Pablo with 13-year-old ox, Patches
I have used Pablo Calderon to trim the hooves of my oxen, Patches and Freckles. He has been working with our farm for five years. Our oxen grew so large they could not fit in the chute of our cattle farrier. In order to do the work, Pablo brings his stock that he uses for horses. He modifies the stock so the ox can comfortably rest while we trim their hooves. These cattle stand about six feet at the withers and weigh about 3,000 pounds. Unlike horses, they do not relish lifting up their feet for a farrier. Until we found Pablo, we were unsure how we would be able to trim their hooves. Pablo treats the animals with kindness and expert knowledge. The oxen have come to trust him, as do I. I recommend his professional farrier services to anyone who loves their horses, or oxen.
— Phillip Henderson (Irvine, Calif.)
I have Pasofino horses that are very difficult to shoe. After having several farriers decide that they were too much, a neighbor with draft horses suggested I give Pablo Calderon a try. That was over 10 years ago and with the use of stocks, shoeing problems are solved. Thanks, Pablo.
— Ed Guisewite (Norco, Calif.)
Pablo is so knowledgeable and honest. I really enjoy the time he takes to document cases he works on and give tutorials on problems, remedies and treatments. Even though he lives across the U.S. from me, I have learned so much just watching his videos. I really wish he were my farrier when I had horses. He is one of those farriers that are worth their weight in gold.
— Stella Fort (Springfield, Ga.)
This farrier’s work is amazing. He has saved so many feet from damage, neglect, misuse and even from less knowledgeable farriers. He is the "hoof whisperer." He takes the worst of the worst and brings it back to health and mobility. He's a horse and horse owner’s blessing.
— Amylia Rivas (Seattle, Wash.)
Pablo is the reason my horses’ feet are so healthy and our business is so successful. Pablo has been my farrier for over 15 years and my business, Cindy Cinderella Carriages, would not be what it is today without him! He is caring, reliable and he is part of my family!
— Cyndi Fury (Riverside, Calif.)
Pablo Calderon is an amazing advocate for horses in general. I met Pablo via Facebook due to his many instrumental videos that he posts. I appreciate the fact that Pablo is willing to publish stuff and educate people so that we may become better caretakers of our animals. I've had many questions for him about hoof care and shoeing. Even when I got back into horses and I was looking for farriers in my area, he pointed me in the right direction. He is truly a treasure with a big heart that is willing to teach, improve horses’ lives, and you can tell he loves his line of work and his clients love him. I definitely know that his four-legged clients appreciate his work. He is an amazing farrier.
—Annamarie de la Torre Thomas (Yakima, Wash.)
Pablo Calderon has been not only an amazing farrier, but has also become a great friend to my family. I have used Pablo with all three of the horses I have owned. He came highly recommended from my mom who also uses him on her horses, along with the occasional neglected horse she takes in every now and again when their owner can no longer care for them. Pablo is upfront and honest, which is hard to find.
—Billie Jean Hemerson (Grand Terrace, Calif.)
I have a rescue appendix 17 hands and Pablo has always been very gentle and caring. He has taken the time that this rescue needed to work with him. I know Pablo assesses every horse and its abilities. He has worked with the horse to get the job done. He truly cares about the animals that he works on.
—Jennifer Rebs (Grand Terrance, Calif.)
He shows much dependability, honesty, integrity, confidence and motivation.
—Julio Reyes (Brawley, Calif.)
Pablo has been caring for my horses for about 12 years. I have an ancient PMU mare that can no longer hold her feet up for trims. Pablo has been a godsend to my babies and to me, far beyond what any shoer has managed to accomplish. My horses are rescues that need patience and understanding, and Pablo delivers!
—Bonnie Lessard (Pinon Hills, Calif.)
He provides professional work at its best.
—Al Rodriguez (Three Rivers, Texas)
Me encantan los videos y es un gran herrero y un gran ser humano mi voto para el. (I love his videos and he is a great blacksmith and a great human being.)
—Elizabeth Ramirez (Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)
He shows kindness and love for animals. You can tell he loves his work!!
—Tammy Vaughan (Ripley, Tenn.)
He shares his specialized (draft horse) farrier skills with the world through his social media, along with educating others showcasing his work.
—Heather Kamper (Lansing, Mich.)
He is educational in the videos he shares and so conscious of the horse.
—W. Kokalis (Fort Worth, Texas)
The BEST of the best! Wish we had a Pablo in Wisconsin!
—Kelly Dehnel (Wausau, Wis.)
He always does a great job on my 4 horses, 2 drafts and quarter horses. He has helped me with problems when they arise. He is extremely knowledgeable and has been doing my horses for 10 years. I would also like to add that when my house burned down in January of 2015, he saw the smoke and realized it was my place. He came by a few hours after with new clothes, household goods and sundries. He offered to take my horses and care for them as long as needed. He is a real cowboy and a very generous person. I have never met a farrier like Pablo in my 40 years of owning horses.
—Wayne Carpini (Jurupa Valley, Calif.)
Day after day, Pablo Calderon posts videos on horses he is treating, unusual cases and what is necessary to repair the damage, and how to care for my horse's feet. No other farrier I have ever met has taken the amount of time he takes to educate his customers and the public about a horse's hoof needs.
—Robin Williams (Belgrade, Mont.)
He is the best farrier in southern California. He takes pride when it comes to performing his job.
—Alejandra Diaz (Apple Valley, Calif.)
