A Farrier’s Journey: Meet Pecos Roberts

Hiring for any business can be daunting, and it gets even trickier when you have a mission and a culture that won’t be understood by everyone, if if they have the necessary technical skills. In the case of Noble Farriery, the mission is horse-first, demanding the highest level of horsemanship from all employees. And the work culture is very collaborative. Different team members have different styles and specialties, but they all support and try to complement each other.

The latest long-form YouTube video from Noble Farriery video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the newest addition to the Noble Farriery team: Pecos Roberts, a seasoned farrier from West Texas with eight years of experience under his belt.

Tired of working in isolation and wanting a team-based culture where farriers are supported and equipped to do their best work, Pecos set out in search of a more collaborative work environment—and found it all he way up in Washington, with Noble Farriery. Viewers follow Pecos’ journey from his initial working interview to his formal onboarding.

Throughout the process, it becomes clear that this partnership is grounded in more than just logistics. Both Pecos and the Noble Farriery team place a high value on horsemanship as a philosophy that prioritizes each horse’s well-being over shortcuts and tailors their care based on their individual needs.

Three weeks into their official collaboration, the team reflects on Pecos’ impact. His approach has not only meshed well with their methods, but also enriched the culture, reinforcing the values that hold the team together in their ongoing effort to grow professionally with integrity.There’s a shared sense of excitement about what lies ahead—not just in terms of the growth of the business, but in the quality of care they can provide to the horses they serve.

Interwoven with these narrative beats, you’ll get practical glimpses into the trade itself—hoof trimming techniques, anatomy and biomechanics, and the small but essential details that distinguish the kind of farriery that helps horses get by from the kind that helps them thrive and excel.

Above all, it captures the Noble Farriery ethos of mutual respect, illustrating how shared values and a commitment to excellence can turn a professional move into something even more deeply meaningful.