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What do some of our clients have to say about Fitzpatrick
Farrier Services?

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" Brian has done wonders with Dakota by pulling her shoes and keeping
a natural hoof on her. She is doing better than ever in her barrel racing. He (Brian) is the best shoer I have ever had, wouldn't
trade him in for anyone else."
Linda, Canyon Country, CA
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" Gus wouldn't be walking as well as he does today if it weren't
for Brian. When Gus first got hurt Brian was there within a few hours. Couldn't ask for better service. Thank you! Lynda,
Lake Hughes, CA (hoof resection)
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" Thank God we found
him. Brian is always professional and friendly and on time (or he calls). I have total faith in his ability to keep my horses
sound and for sure you can't say that about many farriers."
Glynis, Palmdale, CA
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" He (Brian) is
great! Can't say enough about him. He's very professional and informative." Linda,
Castaic, CA
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" I just wanted
Brian to know how much better Lisel is!!! She is probably 200% better than she was! She trotted back to her corral when
I got home and then came out to catch up to Rumor, my Thoroughbred mare. She hasn't done that in many years... Thank
you, thank you, thank you!!! I will pass your name out everywhere!!!"
Nancy, Chronic Type I Founder Case
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"Brian is professional,
knowledgeable and obviously dedicated to providing horses and their owners with excellence in technique and customer service." Judy,
Santa Clarita, CA
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"Brian is very knowledgeable,
competent and well versed. I really appreciate him caring for my donkey, especially making two trips! He is a very fine "Irish"
young man! Thank you Brian.
Joy, Sylmar, CA
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" Brian always arrives
on time and is very thorough and professional. He always takes time to look at each horse individually and explain things
to the owners."
Dina, Palmdale, CA
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"Brian is a great
guy. He's not only knowledgeable but he's friendly and funny. He responded quickly when my baby pulled up lame and
he fixed him quickly. He's very caring and takes time to make not only the horses but the client calm down. I'm really
happy with Brian."
Merrilee, Lancaster, CA
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"He's done a
great job!
Deborah, Lancaster, CA
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"Brian is the best!
He is patient and kind, even to my difficult mini's who have been miss-fed and mistreated in their past homes. Brian is
a good guy. You can "shoot the breeze" with him but when it's business, it's business. If you are truly
interested in your horse and his care, that comes first and is what is most important. Brian's people skills are good
too. The best thing about Brian is that he answers your questions with complete answers and makes sure you understand completely,
not just "yes" or "no" answers as I have gotten from others. This is a very physical job- back breaking
to say the least and in the cold or hot weather. Brian should maybe think about opening/owning a school for his trade in the
future. As long as people own horses, there will be a need for farriers, but how many have Brian's caring, informational,
teaching the owners to work as a team for the animal attitude!?! That is an attitude that is either taught, learned or a God
given gift and this I believe he can instill in others through teaching. Until then I will be selfish and call on him for
our horses "soundness" and "happy to see him and not scared regimen" because what Brian does is so much
more than a "trim". Thank you Brian!" Wendy,
Juniper Hills, CA
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"Honest, Reliable
and Extremely Competent; everything I look for in a farrier but seldom find.
Heather, Sylmar, CA
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"I like Brian's
demeanor around my potentially skiddish horse. She doesn't seem nervous or distraught around him like she has with some
other shoers. I appreciate very much his being here when I expect him and that he calls me if he's going to be delayed.
He's very dependable which is very rare in shoers."
Gail, Palmdale, CA
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"Brian, I think
you are great! Your fast and personable."
Lindy, Agua Dulce, CA
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" Brian is a great
guy who really knows his stuff. Brian is a great professional person with a great attitude. Brian is on time and ready
to work. I am very satisfied with his work that he does on my horse. Thank you again!"
Brittany, Santa Clarita, CA
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"I think Brian is
a very good farrier and I like the way he handles my old horses."
Worthy, Lancaster, CA
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"I think he's
great and very nice. Mystic's hooves are looking VERY good!"
Elinore, Acton, CA
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"We love Brian-
if he ever becomes homeless we'll adopt him. If he ever leaves us, we'll kidnap him." Jill,
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Lancaster, CA
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"I am VERY satisfied
with his work."
Phil, Leona Valley, CA
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"I refer everyone
to Brian. After 6 years of shoeing my horse, he has never once lost a shoe or taken a bad step. I think Brian is amazing.
He is knowledgeable, helpful and always guiding the horse owner in the right direction. I can not say enough good things about
Brian and his work."
Samantha,Shadow Hills,CA
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" So reliable. I always
had trouble with other farriers keeping appointments. I finally found a good farrier!
Valerie, Granada Hills, CA
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"I will never,
ever move away from this valley because I will never trust anyone else to shoe my horses period! My horse (age 11) was given
a "5 year-usefulness" period before she would become unrideable due to lameness. Brian has her going sound as a
bell & completely normal, with prognosis for a normal span of usefulness. It means the world to me & he did it
in just the normal course of business!"
Mollie, Quartz Hill, CA
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"I have had many
farriers over the years, all of which I knew weren't very good and then a friend recommended Brian. He is very professional!
This shows in his work, you can look at your horses feet and see the education and quality. I truly appreciate that Brian
does everything he can to educate himself and stay current on trimming and shoeing procedures."
Tammy, Palmdale, CA
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"God sent Brian
to me. I met him at Life Savers horse rescue. At that time I thought there was nothing to be done for Encore but make him
comfortable. Since Brian has been shoeing him- he is off Bute and I have riden him & ponied him as often as possible.
The first time my vet saw him we had to give him pain shots just to get him to the house to x-ray his feet. December 2nd will
be the 4th shoeing. Dr. Hilton is SO impressed with what Brian has done for Encore. Encore will be 22 in February 07'.
Lynn, Llano,CA
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"Brian has been
amazing! He has been very patient with me and my horses. He answers all of my questions (and there is ALOT!) very directly
and honestly. Besides that we just like him and enjoy having him around."
Layla, Lancaster, CA
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"He is great! Gentle
with my horses not like other farriers I have had in the past. Great Job! I will keep Brian as long as he keeps being a farrier!" Private,
Santa Clarita, CA
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"I've owned
horses all my life and in many different parts of the country and, I have to say, Brian has been the absolute best I've
come across. I have not had a good farrier for several months prior to finding Brian so I had questions and concerns about
the condition of my mare's hooves. He made sure I truly understood the answers before he left that first day. Getting
healthy hooves doesn't happen overnight, but thanks to Brian my mare's hooves are now looking great!"
Elaine, Mojave, CA
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"Outstanding. Very
helpful and informative." Jose,
Palmdale, CA
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"I believe he is
intuitive, likes his work, is enthusiastic about his work and learning new skills needed for his occupation. Brian is happy
to answer client's questions and tries to educate horse owners with basic guidelines in order to keep the horses fit and
as a preventative aid in equine health care." Mark,
San Angelo,TX
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"I cannot thank
Brian enough for all his hard work on the rescue horses I confront him with. Brian has taken heart with our family in helping
us save what have been deemed "un-savable". I totally trust his assessments of the situations presented and his
holistic (and therefore affordable) approach to them. Just ask him about Big Red. We
enjoy Brian's "old school" approach- hard work, dedication, and a relentless pursuit for more knowledge. Any
one who will show up at an event at 6:30 a.m. to shoe a horse so my daughter can do her first flag run as a "Little Miss",
fix a crack at 7:30 p.m. the night before a 4-H event or the last gymkhana, (etc.) is a keeper in our family. When he comes to our home, he not only does great work on the horses, but he takes the time to
educate all of us to the why, the how, and what to do next. The kids love when he comes because he is their teacher, and their
horses' healer and farrier." The
Kaye Family, Leona Valley,CA
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"Brian rates an
'excellent' in all categories. He has been my farrier for over four years. My horse had chronic problems with weak
hooves and Brian has been able to improve his condition tremendously. It used to be common for Vision (my horse) to lose shoes
and big chunks of hoof with it. With Brian's care and knowledge, Vision has not lost a shoe in nearly 2 years and his
feet continue to improve. Brian is always on-time for his appointments. The rare times he might run late, he will always keep
me well informed. His appointment service is also excellent. Thank you, Brian, for all that you have been able to accomplish
with Vision!"
Cyndy, Lake Hughes, CA
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"It's a much
more effective service for our horses than we have ever had in 10 years. Brian and what he brings to the farrier service is
certainly unusual and superior."
Marlene, Palmdale, CA
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"Brian is always
gentle but firm with my horses. He lets me know a bit before he arrives so I can catch the horses. P.S. Carla is great!" Pat,
Lancaster, CA
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"Brian has done
a good job with the technical portion of our hoof-care. I very much appreciate the call backs and appointment service as well
as the fact he shows up when & where promised, this was not the case with the past farriers. My trail horse is "moving
out" a lot better since Brian has started trimming."
Private, Lancaster, CA
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"Excellent service and
Brian is very knowledgeable. Great job!"
Barb, Lancaster, CA
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"Brian is prompt
in his arrival unlike most farriers. Brian recognized in a few minutes what had taken us days to see. Sandi, the mare was
just full of fear as Brian said, 'scared out of her mind'. Brian showed so much patience in handling this animal and
also gave a lot of breed information to us about the Appaloosa horse."
Linda, Leona Valley, CA
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"Brian is taking
my 17 year old Hanovarian mare from "off" to sound and we are so happy with his work! Thank you!"
Marilyn, Palmdale, CA
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"Brian saved this
horses life! We were thinking he needed to be sold, given away or something worse. He was continually lame. Brian took time,
patience and understanding with me and explained everything he was doing and this horse is progressing nicely. As I was filling
this out he threw a shoe, Brian wasn't due out until the 19th. I called Carla and she got a hold of Brian and he agreed
to come out the 8th. Unbelievable! I thought "Jerry" would be down for two weeks. I am extremely happy and I am
amazed that I was lucky enough to find such great services. There is no better service in my opinion! Kirsten, Brian, Carla
and Esco give the BEST service I have ever had in the horse business! Thank you again! Excellent +++!"
Kelly, Alta Loma, CA
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" Outstanding!"
Terry, Lancaster, CA
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"He (Brian) worked
really well with my horse. She had a bad farrier experience before we met Brian and he fixed her feet. They looked awesome!" Amanda,
Lancaster, CA
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