What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
farrier
Example
The farrier came to the stable to trim the horse's hooves. [farrier: noun]
Example
He learned the trade of farriery from his father, who was also a farrier. [farriery: noun]
horseshoer
Example
The horseshoer came to the ranch to shoe the horses for the upcoming rodeo. [horseshoer: noun]
Example
He apprenticed under a master horseshoer to learn the art of making horseshoes. [horseshoeing: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Farrier is a more common term than horseshoer in everyday language, although both are used in the industry. Farrier is a more versatile term that covers a wider range of hoof care services, while horseshoer specifically refers to the fitting and maintenance of horseshoes.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between farrier and horseshoer?
Both farrier and horseshoer are considered formal terms and are appropriate for use in professional and academic contexts related to the equine industry.
