Ben Benson Farrier

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/

👻 A spook-tacular Halloween poem for you all 👻 With a witches hat upon her mane,There are no tricks here, just care of t...
31/10/2025

👻 A spook-tacular Halloween poem for you all 👻

With a witches hat upon her mane,
There are no tricks here, just care of the hoof to gain,
With rasp and hammer, nails in place,
Her feet are well-kept - no disgrace

Hooves now shod and looking gorge,
Happy Halloween from Ben Benson’s farrier’s forge!

Such an awesome morning swapping offices and roles - and what a day for it, is looking 💯 Really excited to be the ‘appr...
24/10/2025

Such an awesome morning swapping offices and roles - and what a day for it, is looking 💯

Really excited to be the ‘apprentice’ today, giving head farrier David Hall and his farriery team a hand as one of the course farriers at Cheltenham 🏇🏇

We are delighted for Therese Viklund (Quality Eventing) and Mr Wilder on their top ten finish at the 6YO World Champions...
22/10/2025

We are delighted for Therese Viklund (Quality Eventing) and Mr Wilder on their top ten finish at the 6YO World Championships at Le Lion d'Angers last week. It is a particularly special story as Mr Wilder was bred by Therese's father!

This is a result that is a further credit to Therese after her success at these prestigious championships with now 8YO Sella, who was placed in the 4th and 12th at Le Lion as a young horse.

20/10/2025

Another snippet from Ben’s insightful conversation with Sam Cutts from on the Chat Stage at 💬

Ben discusses the significant correlation between a horse’s hoof length and the intrinsic weight it carries. Understanding this relationship can help horse owners support their horses welfare and to reach their potential in performance.

Look at them go...BTB clients, Thea and Yoda, completed their first bridleless round of cross-country - what an achievem...
20/10/2025

Look at them go...

BTB clients, Thea and Yoda, completed their first bridleless round of cross-country - what an achievement!

A young rider who completed her first cross-country round without a bridle said she is proud of the journey she and her pony have made – and has dreams of eventing bridleless in future. Read more below

18/10/2025

Ben talks us through how he adjusts foot rotation with shoe placement to allow the fetlock to sit in the middle of the horse’s footprint.

This creates greater stability for the horse, supporting him in his later years and ensuring that he is able to continue competing happily and successfully.

Do you have a horse that needs remedial treatment? If you would like some advice or support, feel free to give Ben a call.

15/10/2025

As Alex Bragg arrives at for his US-competition debut, it seems an appropriate to share his ‘farrier five questions’ that we filmed at Blenheim last month.

It was brilliant to catch up with event rider/farrier/all-round superhero and quiz him on all things farriery. With his background in this field, he had no excuse not to be our highest scorer on naming types of shoe!

Thanks Alex for a great chat and good luck at Maryland this week!

As the seasons change and temperatures fluctuate, this is an important rugging reminder from World Horse Welfare that it...
13/10/2025

As the seasons change and temperatures fluctuate, this is an important rugging reminder from World Horse Welfare that it is worth us all remembering.

See you all tomorrow!
10/10/2025

See you all tomorrow!

🐴🦄 All the Important Informtion about this weekends British Eventing Horse Trials 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

📍Swalcliffe Park Equestrian.
📍what3words - award.stepping.decorated

Please follow the traffic management signs from the main road.

🚶‍♂️‍➡️🚶‍♀️Courses are available to walk from today at 2pm

⏰ Times are out on eventing scores

🏆 Prizes and Rossettes are ready for winninAspen Cooling Ltd Denchworth EquestrianrTopSpecAn Eventful LifeEHOA - The Event Horse Owners Association

📸 Photographer is Top Shots Photography

📹 Videographer is An Eventful Life

🛍️ Tackshop on site is Denchworth Equestrian

🍔☕️Food and Drinks from Farriers Fayre, Pancrepes and Laval coffee.

🧲 Farrier on site - Ben Benson Farrier

British Eventing Official

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Banbury
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Our Story

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.