You may know him best as ‘The Hoof Guy’ on social media — farrier Sam Dracott is coming to Your Horse Live! He will be in the How To Yard every day, as well as appearing in the Red Gorilla Meet & Greet zone.

Sam is a highly skilled UK-based registered farrier with 13 years of experience. He showcases the artistry of his daily work on popular social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Sam has skilfully placed his craft on the ‘content creation map’ and reaches millions of viewers worldwide. He will be appearing at Your Horse Live to educate owners on all things farriery, including what to do in an emergency (such as a twisted shoe), how to look after hooves, and common health issue signs to look out for.

Sam’s demos will cover:

  • What to do in an emergency if your horses shoe twists? (Real horse demo!)
  • How to look after hooves.
  • General farrier education and common issues all horse owners need to be able to recognise.

He will also make time for questions, so come and ask him for advice about issues affecting your horse.

The How To Yard

As well as Sam Dracott, a packed line up in the How To Yard includes:

  • Ben Atkinson: he will show you how adopting a slower pace and a calmer mindset can get you to your goals faster.
  • Jason Webb: the popular horse trainer who has an outstanding reputation for starting young horses and solving behavioural and ridden issues will be live in the How To Yard on Friday and Saturday morning.
  • Dengie Horse Feeds: a team of nutritionists will share vital information you need to identify when a horse is overweight, and action you can take to keep your horse or pony’s waistline healthy all year round.
  • Smart Grooming: the turnout pros reveal their best tips for helping your equine look their best, whether you’re off for a quick hack or preparing for a competition.
  • Liveryman: useful tips from the clipping masters that you can apply to your own horse or pony.

View the full How To Yard line up