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Ben Benson Farrier

AWCF Master Farrier- Oxfordshire
Remedial & Performance Farriery
London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris Olympics

Ben Benson AWCF is a Master Farrier covering Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire. Ben works with a huge range of clients, from those with 5* level and Olympic horses in all disciplines, to children’s ponies and leisurely hackers. With a specialism and passion for remedial and performance farriery, Ben is able to differentiate between the requirements for each horse’s discipline, individual confirmation and circumstances. The service offered by Ben Benson Farriery allows us to liaise with vets and all types of para-professionals (eg saddle fitter or physio) about specific horses, and the ability to work together collectively to help resolve issues. We have two vans on the road at all times, allowing us the flexibility to cover a large area, while working in two locations at once, increasing our ability to deal with emergencies as quickly as possible. Shoeing appointments are also available at our bespoke forge in Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire – ideally situated in a thriving equine area with ample parking available and excellent facilities, providing the optimal setting for us to fully assess your horse and his needs. We are able to make and fit (or when required, to fabricate) any remedial or therapeutic shoe when/as needed. We are proud to provide an exceptional service, just give us a call to discuss your requirements. Affiliates: Agria Pet Insurance Ltd

BT Benson Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Agria Pet Insurance Ltd who administer the insurance and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 04258783. Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW. Agria insurance policies are underwritten by Agria Försäkring who is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. Find out more: https://quote.agriapet.co.uk/?affid=196472/

21/01/2026

It would be rude not to join in on this trend… and a great excuse to look back on some incredible memories and career highlights.

2016 - what a year. 10 years ago, though it’s hard to believe! We were kept pretty busy, setting up the forge that has been our working home ever since, attending the Rio Olympic Games as one of the lead farriers, being part of my first CPD as a practitioner, it is scary how time flies.

Judging by the big smiles though, 2016 was definitely a year to remember!

17/01/2026

We had a super Friday working with Michael Eilberg and his farrier, Ben Wyles.

Great to see some amazing horses and Mike even bought us all lunch - what a treat!! 🥪

16/01/2026

New year, same Dave....

Dave loves coming out and about in the van with us, and while you might think that's because of the hoof trimmings that he gets to snack on - like most dogs love so much - for Dave, his most favourite thing is going into our clients' pristine arenas and stables and making a mess 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Just in case anyone was wondering how Dave spends his days... wonder no more!

14/01/2026

The sights that you might see as on-event duty farrier... 👀😱🪵

This was certainly one of the most unusual ones brought to us last year!

12/01/2026

Well, we have started VERY strongly indeed for 2026!

Not only is he a leading equine surgeon but Chris Baldwin MRCVS can also bake a seriously good sausage roll too...

Hattie Barnes MRCVS made sure it passed the the lab test (Arthur!) and judging by his face, it did!

Thanks to Chris for these absolutely beauties - what a great January treat.

08/01/2026

We're back with our first 'focus on' of 2026 and this time it's a very weather-appropriate one.

January's sub-zero temperatures can limit riders and their horses to working on the (hopefully VERY well-gritted!) roads when the fields and all-weather surfaces are frozen and unsafe.

Road pins can be really useful at this time of year, helping to prevent horses from slipping on icy patches, but it's important to get the balance and pin depth just right. Too shallow and the pins can be ineffective, too deep and your horse's natural movement is restricted and uncomfortable.

To ensure proper balance, two pins are much better and much more effective than one. A single pin in the heel can cause the horse's footfall to land unevenly, creating an inconsistent point of contact and an unintended pivot point. This can negatively effect balance, stability, and lead to soft tissue injury, stress and compensatory issues over time. We always recommend using two pins to prevent this.

Incorrectly fitted pins may cause damage, but correctly fitted and balanced pins can support recovery, enhance performance, improve safety and build confidence for both horse and rider.

**note - it goes without saying that you should only hack out on the roads if they are in a safe condition to do so, we are not recommending hacking on icy roads, just a good way to add some extra grip when the weather is cold.

Any questions - comment below, or drop Ben a message!

27/12/2025

A reminder to all BTB clients that opening hours will be as follows over the New Year Period:
🔴 Saturday 27th Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Sunday 28th Dec - CLOSED
🟢 Monday 29th Dec - OPEN
🔴 Tuesday 30th Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Wednesday 31st Dec - CLOSED
🔴 Thursday 1st Jan - CLOSED
🟢 Friday 2nd Jan - OPEN
🔴 Saturday 3rd Jan - CLOSED
🔴 Sunday 4th Jan - CLOSED
🟢 Monday 5th Jan - BACK TO NORMAL HOURS

Please call 07989 606537 if you need us - note that this phone will only be monitored on these working days.

Wishing you all a very happy New Year 🥂

24/12/2025

Ho ho ho/woof woof woof, we want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year from the BTB team, both two and four-legged, particularly our very long-suffering doggies!🎄

Wishing you all a wonderful, festive time over the next week or so - filled with plenty of turkey and mince pies 🥂

22/12/2025

Christmas silliness is in full swing at the forge and it looks like the dogs might need a bit harder on their apprenticeships before we let the out on the road…

Address

Swalcliffe
Banbury
OX155EX

Telephone

+447989606537

Website

http://www.btbensonfarrier.com/

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Master Farrier covering the North Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire border and beyond. We have a two vans that are out and about and our forge has all the equipment and latest technology if you horse ever needs some extra TLC or you are coming from afar. This includes our Werkman Black Gait Analysis System. We work with every day leisure riders and children's ponies up to professional riders competing at 4* to International and Olympic level.

Lead Farrier at London, Rio and again at Tokyo 2020!

Ben and his team offer a specialist remedial farrier service and have helped serious veterinary cases. We are able to make and fit (or when required fabricate) any remedial or therapeutic shoe as/when needed, using all the modern materials that are available.

We offer a service which allows us to liaise with vets and all types of Para-professionals about specific horses and collectively being able to work together to help a horse’s problem.