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Honor Horseshoers During 21st Annual Farriers Week, July 7-13
Celebrate the contributions farriers make to the equine industry in Spotlight Farriers
American Farriers Journal would like to thank the many farriers who dedicate their time, effort and skill to the equine industry. This year marks the 21st annual Farriers Week, a time American Farriers Journal sets aside to celebrate your professional contributions — and invite others to do the same. As part of that celebration, we invite everyone in the equine community to share tributes to farriers and farrier-mentors. We highlight the submitted stories, photos and videos on our website in “Farriers Spotlight,” which launches July 7 at the beginning of Farriers Week. Here is just a small sample of some of the tributes we’ve received so far. See all of the submissions during Farriers Week at AmericanFarriers.com/2019Spotlight.
Also, stop by the American Farriers Journal Facebook page during Farriers Week to access a profile frame that shows your farrier pride.
Mentor Tributes From Farriers
Gary Gatts has been a huge influence in my farrier career but also in my life. I was just starting out when I met him. I was really struggling, had no business and was thinking of quitting. I met him in the parking lot of a Tractor Supply totally by accident. He was gracious enough to let me ride in his truck whenever possible. I often tell people I wouldn’t be a farrier and I wouldn’t have been married without Gary. He showed me what it means to be successful and how to get there. He has always been a promoter of continuing education events and…
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