About Mike

About Mike

Alpha Farrier Services is owned and operated by Mike Poe, an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier and Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. Poe brings to Alpha Farrier Services: Skills he honed to pass the highest levels of voluntary, international…
Handmade Horseshoes

Handmade Horseshoes

About two years ago I quietly transitioned from using machine-made horseshoes to exclusively using handmade horseshoes. By this I mean each shoe is made from straight barstock for each specific hoof. This gives me several advantages over the mass-produced, machine-made…
Why Hot Shoeing?

Why Hot Shoeing?

Why is hot shoeing a preferred method among many horseshoers? What is the difference between putting a hot shoe on a hoof and putting on a cold shoe? A hot shoe is allowed to conform to the hoof in a…
Contest Results

Contest Results

Each year, Mike attends three to five farrier contests at the national or international level. He believes these events are important because they provide an opportunity to get regular feedback on his trimming, forging and shoeing skills from a group…
“I don't shoe horses for the next season. I shoe them for 5 to 10 years down the road.”Mike Poe, Certified Journeyman Farrier | Associate Worshipful Company of Farriers

Alpha Farrier Services, LLC (AFS) is owned and operated by Mike Poe, an American Farriers Association Certified Journeyman Farrier and an Associate with the Worshipful Company of Farriers. Mike uses only horseshoes that he forges by hand and each horseshoe is custom-made for that horse's particular hoof.

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The best way to contact Mike is by email. You can also try texting or calling 443-450-4763. Business hours are weekdays, 8am to 5pm. After hours, please text or leave a message and it will be returned as soon as possible.

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