Blake Hartzell (Adrian, Mo.)
I would like to recognize Blake Hartzell of Hartz Farrier Service. Blake is a Marine and Iraq war veteran. He used his GI Bill to go to Heartland Horseshoeing School. He's an excellent farrier; he can spot small issues and prevent them from becoming painful for the horse or donkey and costly for the owner. He's knowledgeable and resourceful when it comes to his craft. He even takes extra measures to make every trim or shoe look spectacular. He's not afraid of hard work. He's honest and trustworthy and truly cares about horses. A few months back a tornado came through nearby Kansas and he volunteered to help injured livestock; he even went as far as to rebuild part of a fence that had been ripped apart. He's amazing!
— Amanda Jones (Grandview, Mo.)
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