International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Jack Roth, a major figure in the hoof-care community, has died at the age of 79.

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Hobson also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.

Chances are good that there are people reading this who feel like they are imposters. You might find yourself in a roundtable at the International Hoof-Care Summit or a farrier clinic thinking, “I’m not as smart as these people. I’m not good enough. I don’t deserve to be here.”