When Katherine Forrest of
Windswept Farm in Brooktondale, NY, first met
Flatiron Forge's
Megan Mix
, she wasn’t just meeting another farrier-in-training; she was meeting the person who would transform her entire hoof care program.
“I first met Megan as a client of Cornell’s farrier services when she was a student. I had seen many Cornell Farrier School cohorts and she stood out immediately as a dedicated, engaged, and skillful professional, with capacity to connect with both horses and people.”
The Challenge: A Miniature Horse in Crisis
Katherine’s small herd of Icelandic horses had a range of hoof care needs, from pasture soundness to endurance racing. But it was her miniature horse, Tangles, who brought Megan to the farm for the first time.
Tangles was suffering from an acute laminitic episode, a painful and potentially devastating hoof condition. After nearly a month of trimming, boots, and medical management, nothing had brought him relief.
That changed the moment Megan arrived.
The Solution: Precision, Innovation, and Compassion
Within minutes of her assessment, Megan applied custom composite glue-on shoes with dental impression material, balancing comfort and structural support for Tangles’ hooves. The result was immediate.
“Megan had him back to his sassy self within minutes,” Katherine recalls. “It was clear from that first appointment that Megan would become an integral part of our farm’s foot care program.”
The Outcome: One Farrier, Full Confidence
For years, Windswept Icelandics had worked with multiple farriers, each offering a limited scope of service. The approach led to inconsistent care and frustration. Megan changed that.
“Megan has demonstrated her skill with the forge, steel and nails, composite glue-ons, and barefoot trimming at a level which exceeds most farriers many years her senior,” says Katherine. “Her thirst for learning, patience, and passion for best practices make her an enjoyable presence in the barn and a valued partner for horses, their owners, and veterinarians alike.”
The Takeaway
What began as a crisis call for a miniature horse became a lasting partnership built on trust, technical excellence, and care for equine welfare.
“I cannot recommend Flatiron Forge highly enough. I would welcome speaking with anyone about my positive experience, although it will be a long conversation!”
