Physical Danger
Most days, being a farrier is smooth-sailing. But, it can be dangerous. How dangerous you ask? Very dangerous.
Show horses and working horses—the ones who need farrier services the most—are highly trained and so they are less likely to bite or kick. Too bad you can't send your little sister for that kind of training, right?
The most dangerous situation for a farrier is working with a new horse and/or a horse with little training. If the horse feels trapped, or gets scared enough, it can bite or kick with deadly serious consequences. The best idea would be for the owner to assist when getting to know a horse. The buddy system works for more than just swimming or going on field trips.