Aprons

Aprons

Farrier aprons, sometimes referred to as farrier chaps, are a vital piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) when smithing or shoeing. These specialised garments provide essential protection against heat, sparks, and sharp edges, therefore making your job safer, so you can focus on the wellbeing of the horses under your care.

Why Wear A Farrier Apron?

Farrier chaps are a vital tool for equine industry professionals. They protect you (and your clothes or Mustad merchandise) from your daily farriery tasks, and work to make your life easier thanks to the many included features.

Safety

Your farrier apron is the main line of defence between your body the dangerous materials farriers often work with. Hot metal hurts, and regular clothes won’t do much to protect your skin. Farrier chaps, however, offer heat protection which is incredibly important when working with things that were literally sitting in a forge two seconds ago. Farrier aprons also help protect you against sharp edges (think things like hoof knives and other sharp objects in your environment) making it far less likely that you’ll end up with cuts while completing your hoofcare duties.

Comfort

Farrier chaps are also ideal for enhancing your comfort while shoeing. Although a hoof stand can remove a lot of the need to hold the horse’s hoof between your legs, there will still be instances where this is necessary. In these cases, your farrier apron acts as padding, making the experience more comfortable for both you and the horse.

Convenience

Our farrier aprons also assist in making your work easier thanks to many convenience focus featured. Velcro fastenings and adjustable buckles and straps make it easy to get your chaps on and off, while knife pockets and magnets make keeping your tools organised easy.

 

What Farrier Aprons Are Available At Mustad?

All farrier aprons available at Mustad are meticulously crafted to meet the demands of the modern farrier. Our farrier chaps are engineered with durable materials and tailored for optimal comfort and protection, ensuring that our range caters to every aspect of your farriery needs.

Our selection includes options from the renowned O’Dwyer Farrier Aprons, Derby Premium Farrier Chaps, Edge Farrier Aprons, and Silverback Farrier Chaps. We also offer the Silverback Ladies Farrier Apron.

 

Is There A Difference Between Men’s And Women’s Farrier Aprons?

The difference between women’s farrier chaps and men’s farrier aprons is size and cut. Women’s farrier aprons are designed to accommodate wider hips and are slightly shorter and smaller.