Gadke Forge & Farrier Services
530 Town Line Road p6a5k6 Sault Sainte Marie, ON, Canada

Looking for a perfect gift for that special someone who has everything, especially their own horse? Look no further! With the hustle and bustle this time of year, the last thing on our minds is getting our horses feet trimmed or shod, but hey, your trusty steed needs a Christmas gift too! From now until January 1st 2021, get a free $10 for every $100 purchase. This is just one of the ways I will be saying thank you to all of my awesome customers for such an amazing year! Get... yours now and spoil your favorite equine enthusiast or take advantage of the promotion and treat yourself! Message, call or text 705-541-8268 Also valid towards forge work in the new year. Stay safe and happy holidays!

Posted with permission of the owner. I have so much to say about this, but I’ll keep it short and as nice as possible. Your horses NEED to be trimmed on a regular basis! Whether you have a farrier do it, or you take it upon yourself to learn how to do it. I don’t care which method you use or whether it’s a horse, mini, donkey, mule etc. GET THOSE FEET TRIMMED. This case is 6 MONTHS between trims, when it should be closer to 6 weeks. Plain and simple, if you don’t know, ask. The third photo is a front foot after initial trimming. It still has many more sessions to go before it’s properly corrected. This is all I will say. If you have any questions please DM me. #farrierlife #overgrowth

Delivered this beauty to its new home today. Rich, dark stained legs with rose gold rungs. This is sure to compliment the space it going to! DM for custom orders! #blanketladder #woodandsteel

!WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Maddisyn Evans and the rowdy and acrobatic Paisley. Please PM me to pick your prize!

Hi all! I will be leaving for some much needed down time from Saturday August 8th to Saturday August 15th. Please contact me if you need me before then, if not, I will see you all in 2 weeks!

Winner will be announced at 8pm. Get any last entries in now and make sure you vote for your favourite!

This sweet little babe kept trying to lay down and cuddle me as I was trimming her today. I guess when you’re not quite a year old, cuddles and attention are top priority! #farrierlife #minis #cuddlebuddy #myjobisfun

Social distancing horse show I saw this idea and thought I’d turn it into a contest! Win, 1 free trim or value of, ($40) toward service or forged items.... Step 1. Hit like on the page Step 2. Comment on this post with a photo and very short description of a personal horse fail or funny moment. Whether at a show, something your horse got up to when left alone, something fun you did that turned out to be a disaster, etc. Step 3. Share this post. Keep it light and fun! Let’s shed some light on this darkness! Winner will be chosen according amount of likes/reactions on their photo and will be announced Friday, April 10. Be sure to vote! This is Piper sporting a full mud suit.

A quick announcement about operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. I’d like to inform everyone, that I am still available and I will remain in operation while I can. We don’t know for sure how long this will last and your horses still need to be cared for. However, in light of the situation, I am implementing the following precautions. 1. Only the owner or one designated handler may be present with the horse. 2. Payment by etransfer only. If you are unsure of how to ma...ke a transfer, I’d be happy to guide you through it. 3. If your horse can be cross tied rather than held, it would be much preferred. 4. Please allow a half hour window after your designated appointment time for me to arrive. I will be taking extra time to clean and/or sterilize equipment. 5. And most important. If you have travelled, have been near anyone who has travelled, are sick, experiencing symptoms, or any other reason we are being told. Then please, self quarantine for 14 days. We will take care of your horse(s) at a later date. We are ALL in this together. Let’s all try to do our part to beat this. A sincere thank you, Your friendly neighbourhood farrier, Mike Gadke

A little Mother’s Day surprise. This coffee table is a great addition to any living room or den. And for the jigsaw lover, there is a compartment to store your puzzle on the go and keep it out of harms way! #handmade #jigsawpuzzle #mothersdaygift #coffeetable

These little beauties are off to their new home today. Horseshoe picture frames! What else can you say? They’re perfect for that rustic or country theme. #iplaywithfire #horseshoeart #horseshoedecor #countrytheme #rusticdecor #blacksmithing

Nailed it this little horseshoe pendant is cut from a nice piece of Canadian maple. A shoe-in to the @oli.wood.design line up. Go check out Oli wood for tons of great baby and toddler toys and accessories. #handmade #puntastic #laboroflove

Last April I was called to a horse who’s feet were in serious need of work. Fast forward approximately 9 months and we are still battling a small crack on each foot, however, considering that we didn’t utilize the support of a shoe, the feet are shaping up nicely and the horse herself is quite comfortable. Second photo is from April 2019 #farrierlife #nofootnohorse #hoofrescue

I’m sure these will be the ONLY roots showing when this stylist is done with you! Another fun shear holder project. I love making these! #iplaywithfire #shellcutyou #blacksmithing #handmade #hairstyling #steelroses

These maple boards are headed over to my friends @charcuterietimessm. A very simple design that will be carrying charcuterie gold! #charcuterie #maple #handmade

Another shotcuterie board. This one is carved from a nice slab of maple. With 14 glasses to host a large group or enough for a smaller group to have a few each! #maple #shotsshotsshots #handmade #litmas

Had a request that was a little against the grain for me! This solid maple cutting board is perfect for hosting a fancy steak dinner, or serving a nice charcuterie. #iwasboard #nograinnogain #handmade #charcuterie #cuttingboards #maple

With the Christmas season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Stay safe and have fun! #iplaywithfire #blacksmithchristmas #gethammered #playsafe

These little beauties are reminiscent of the enchanted rose from beauty and the beast, but you don’t have to be a fan to enjoy one of these unique pieces! Handmade from steel and featuring a glass dome, they are a great addition to your collection or a nice piece to set on your mantel. Rose in bottom left has been heat treated to have and iridescent colouring. $80 each. Get them now!!

Is there someone who loves campfires on your list? Or maybe someone who has a cozy wood stove at home? Or do you have an electric or gas fireplace that would be well complemented with a fancy fire poker hanging beside it?! These pokers are hand forged, unique designs. Each piece is 34 long and has a harpoon-style barb. The top features a a Rubik twisted handle and wizard-like swirl while the bottom has a hand drawn vine ending in a leaf and a tapered twist near the bottom. I am letting these go for $80 each! If they don’t catch your eye but you like the idea of your own custom poker, PM me with details and I will create your very own hand forged poker!

These and more! Sunday December 1st. The Machine Shop 11-3 Get your gifts and something for yourself! #iplaywithfire #machineshopssm #makingchristmas #blacksmithing

Ohhhh just another hint at what will be available at the Silver Bells Christmas Market on Sunday, November 24th. 10-3

Just one of a few sneak peaks for the Silver Bells Early Bird! Come on out and see what we have to offer! Get some unique gifts for the people on your list...... or for yourself. November 24 at the Grand Gardens down town. 10am-3pm

Horseshoe pumpkins. $50 each. Get yours before Halloween!!!!

Ordered but never picked up. Their loss is your gain. $60

Another up and coming local handmaker! Check out the beautiful work done by Muddy River Leather! https://m.facebook.com/Muddy-River-Leather-2156112071369260/

Hello everyone! It has recently come to my attention that there is a belief that I am no longer in the business of farrier work. I am not sure where this information stemmed from, however, I can assure you it is false. I am, and will be for the foreseeable future, continuing to operate. And I will see all of my appreciated and valued customers on their next appointments! Thank you to all who have brought this to my attention! Stay warm out there. Mike

Be sure to check out Time to Shine Custom Bling, offering lots of sparky things to dress up your tack! https://m.facebook.com/pg/TimetoShineCustomBling/about/

Winter weather is getting me down! So I will be out of town for some fun in the sun from the 21st to the 29th. If you wish to book in this month, please contact me before then. Otherwise, I’ll see you in February!

Merry Christmas from Gadke Forge and Farrier Services!

Finally installed. Hand made black steel brackets, with a nice thick reclaimed wood shelf surface to compliment the existing fireplace and mantle. #blacksmith #barnboard #handmade

!CHRISTMAS SALE! Prices to be included with photos PM for details or to purchase.

Matching, rustic, steel and reclaimed wood end tables. Custom made for a fantastic customer. These look even better in their rightful place, than they did in the shop!

Come see me and the many other vendors to say at the Marconi from 9-3 for the Lock City International Highland Dance Competition, craft and vendor fair.

Head out to the Bruce Mines Fall fair this weekend. There will be plenty to see and do, from lawnmower races to mutton busting and of course....horse shows! https://m.facebook.com/Bruceminesfallfair/?tsid=0.2720643665276973&source=result

Ok peeps, this is Bar River Rodeo’s final ranch sorting show of the 2018 season! This Saturday, September 8th, at 41 Hilstrom Road. Come on out and see what it’s all about!

Don’t forget to come see me and many other artists and artisans at C.A.S.S. on Saturday, September 15th as we participate in the Sylvan Circle Tour. See ya there!

THIS WEEKEND, Saturday and Sunday, head out to the Laird Fairgrounds for the Algoma Horse Association’s NBHA Co-sanctioned speed show. We’ll be there along side some the quickest guns to ever grace the Laird Arena. Bring the kids, bring the spouse, bring the whole fam damily and show your support for this ever growing club and the riders who put it all on the line to claim the purse and the glory! See ya there!

Come see myself and this little spitfire kick the dust up at the Laird Fair this Saturday. Lindsay will also be competing in western dressage. Our apologies, but since we are competing, we won’t have a booth set up this weekend. However, you can catch me at the Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour, Saturday September 15th from 9am to 5pm. I’ll be stationed in Desbarats at C.A.S.S.

An original piece for a hardworkin’ gal. @superior_hairstyling I wasable to incorporate the horseshoe as her first initial. This one features a business card holder as well.

Now here’s a great way to get your toes wet with Mountain Trail. Well technically only the horse should get it’s toes wet, but you know what I mean! Get out and give it a go!

Thank you to Tracey La Fortune Derosbie at Dragonfly Stable for hosting an interesting and informative clinic on International Mountain Trail! The clinician, Kelly Chapman, was very involving, observant and attentive. If you’re looking to try something new or if you’re already a fan of mountain trail courses. Head on out to Dragonfly Stable and support a new event and local group! I didn’t get a lot of good pictures, but I know Tristin Jarratt, the event photographer, got some great footage!

What a great night! Thank you to the Algoma Pony Club for hosting this clinic. I hope everyone who attended learned a little some something. There were some great questions thrown at me! And everyone was awesome at the shoe pulling simulation. I hope to do this again soon!

Don’t forget about the Basic Hoof Care clinic tonight at 6:00 at Great Lakes Honda, hosted by the Algoma Pony Club

If you haven’t signed up for this, or if you’re even the slightest bit curious about this type of event. Make sure you get out to Dragonfly Stable this weekend to get a glimpse of this growing addition to our sport! https://m.facebook.com/events/721647358223154?__referral_info_referrer_type=page&__referral_info_mechanism=unknown

I would like to extend a huge personal thank you to Bar River Rodeo’s host, Dave Pollari, for the excellent work on the arena footing. It was put to the ultimate test after a flash storm this weekend and held its own for the rest of the day. I’d also like to give a shout out to all of the generous sponsors that make this club a possibility. Some of which you can see behind me in the photo. Thank you to all!

A good article to read in your spare time. It’s very easy to overlook how overall health and care of a hoof can affect joints, especially of the lower limb. https://thehorse.com/110605/hooves-helping-joints/

Come on out to Great Lakes Honda August 2nd for the basic hoof care clinic hosted by the Algoma Pony Club and presented by yours truly!! It should be a fun and informative evening that will have a little bit of something for everyone, whether you’re brand new to the horse world or a veteran! I’ll cover topics like, what to have in a hoof care kit, what to look for and when to call the Farrier, safety, basic anatomy and function of the hoof and lower limb, types of shoes and ...their uses etc. There will also be interactive portion on how to pull a shoe in an emergency. Come on out have some fun, learn a few things and meet some great people or reunite with friends! All while supporting a wonderful new addition to the Canadian Pony Club. https://m.facebook.com/events/1959486644096306?__referral_info_referrer_type=page&__referral_info_mechanism=unknown

Big weekend for Bar River Rodeo! All are welcome to the Fun Day on Saturday AND The Jackpot show on Sunday! If you’re unsure about participating or just want to come out and see the action, spectators are welcome and free!!!

Thank you to EVERYONE that responded to the National Farriers Week draw! The likes were counted and the comments were greatly appreciated! Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for! The winner, by random selection, is.... Christine Irvine O'Hara ! Congratulations! You’ve won yourself a free trim or value there of towards shoes or a reset. Use it wisely

Come on out everyone and support a fantastic up and coming club. The Algoma Pony Club centres on education in AND out of the saddle and provides valuable information and experience for all ages, disciplines and experience levels. See you there!

Well, In light of National Farriers Week, My better half and I have decided that it’s about time to show a little customer appreciation and give back to my many fantastic and wonderfully supportive customers. If you are currently a trimming and/or shoeing client of mine, all you need to do is like or comment on this post to be entered into a draw to win either a free trim, or the value of a trim, off of new shoes or reset. (No, sorry, you can’t just have the money) There ...is no need to share this post, only like or comment! For those out there who can’t read this post (because you don’t have Facebook) those names will automatically be entered! Draw will be held after National Farriers Week (Monday the 16th of July). Good Luck Everyone, I cant thank you all enough for the love and support over the past years. ~Your friendly neighbourhood Farrier~ MIKE

Happy National Farriers Week to all my friends and colleagues!

ATTENTION!!! We are experiencing a longer than usual dry spell. Through my travels, I’ve noticed that many horses are presenting with dry, brittle hooves. Some worse than others. So please, if you have 2 minutes to spare, slap some moisturizer or hoof oil on them, especially if they are shod. This will help to keep their feet moisturized and will help keep shoes tight and extend the shoes’ lifespan. If you don’t have hoof oil, coconut oil can be effective as well, but a good ...hoof conditioner should be used in the long run. Other ways to help your pasture Prince/princess are: -Good nutrition. -Availability of salt and hydration -Overflowing the trough so they have to soak their feet while drinking. -Regular trimming or calling the Farrier when needed and at first signs of trouble. -Allowing a good amount of turn out in a grassy area. Have a great summer everyone, let’s all pray for some rain soon! ~your friendly neighbourhood farrier ~ Mike

I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who purchased items in support of our local hero Kayge Fowler and his family. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the items purchased including some special requests and donations will be donated directly to the family in hopes that it will help with ongoing expenses and make their days and nights more comfortable. You’re in our thoughts!

Lovin’ the new look of Buddy Palahnuk’s #26 camaro! The perfect canvas to have the GFFS steel horse logo tag along for the ride on. Kick some @$$ this season!

Hello everyone, I have a very special announcement to make. I am putting up for sale/ at a reduced price a few items. 100% of the procedes from these items will be going straight to the family of Kayge Fowler to help them be with their brave little guy in this time of need. These are a limited supply item so if you see something you like, grab it quick! If there’s nothing that tickles your fancy. Please take the time to read through Kayge’s story and donate to the Go Fund Me set up in support of him and his family https://www.gofundme.com/support-paul-and-mandy-fowler Cheers everyone and thank you so much in advance for your support! Pictures and prices will follow in comments.

The minis walking off into the light as if through heavens gate. A fitting tribute to little Palmer. Rest easy little guy.

Another successful trim on this giant! And the 1 year old (not pictured) that’s bigger than a regular sized quarter horse, was an angel too!

Sure..... why not?

I get the questions all of the time. What should I feed my horse? How much should I feed? What will make their coat better? What will help their feet? When should I feed grain? Etc. Etc. I do my best to help, but concerning nutrition, my knowledge only goes so far. For those of you out there with these kinds of questions. Solo is the place to be this wednesday at 5:00 PM. Grab some apps, meet some new friends, learn from A Purina certified nutritionist and support a great, budding club at the same time.

Unlike the photo, laminitis and founder are no joke! We all have those horses/ponies that are licking their lips staring at that lush spring grass. But remember. New spring growth and grass in the early morning has a very high sugar content. Do your best to limit exposure to these, especially if you have that horse that gets fat on air. That’s not to say they can’t have any, but while I love seeing your smiling faces, I’d rather see them during our regular visits and not while I’m handing you the bill after treating you poor foundered pony. Stay safe this season and enjoy the weather everyone! Disclaimer: this is not my horse...

No offence to the pony/mini owners out there, but I’ve never seen a more appropriate comic strip than this. If you disagree, talk to my knee caps...

Havin’ a little fun, Pirates of the Caribbean style, during chores today.

Come on out this Saturday to the Bruce Mines Arena from 9-4 for the Spring Vendor Fair. There will be tons of great vendors and crafts people. We’ll be there with all of our usual items and some new spring garden and home decor as well!

See everyone at the Bar River Rodeo Poker Ride today! Should be a fun day! Don’t forget the raffles,and BBQ after the ride! Registration opens at 9:30 See you there!

This piece stands approximately 26 tall and features hand forged steel as well as a reclaimed wood base from a local barn. I like to think that I closely achieved the likeness of a walleye. Although this was given as a donation, (congrats Jodie and Mel) please call text or PM for a quote if you’d like a specific species of fish for your mantle. This type of piece can also be wall mounted if desired.