noun
- plural of horseshoer; people who make, fit, or nail horseshoes onto horses' hooves
Usage: occupational noun; also called farriers
Examples
- The horseshoers at the stable worked early in the morning before the horses were ridden.
- Skilled horseshoers must understand equine anatomy to properly fit shoes.
- Several horseshoers gathered at the county fair to demonstrate their craft.
- The town employed two experienced horseshoers to care for the police department's mounted unit.
- Horseshoers need strong hands and patience to work with nervous animals.