farrier

Example Sentences

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His father was a farrier, his grandfather ran a company making wire machinery and his ancestors were nail makers.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

She worked as a custodian at Darrington High School and as a farrier on the side.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

Mr. Foreman taught on a Zuni reservation in New Mexico and worked as a farrier, or horseshoer, before joining the Wilderness Society as its Southwest regional representative.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022

Along with veterinary and farrier fees, there are also monthly insurance payments on the properties, as well as payroll for workers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2020

“I’m the farrier who is here to fix your pony.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos