[Video] Farrier Conversations Series: When Sport Horses Became Big Business

Throughout the world, top level hunter/ jumper, dressage horses and competitions command high dollars. The stakes are high for the riders, trainers, veterinarians and farriers. How has this evolved over the years?

In this session, T.J. Jones, Arnie Gervasio and George Fitzgerald will bring their experiences, having all started shoeing in the 1960s. The give-and-take format will make an entertaining talk. They will cover how the industry has changed, lessons learned from working with these horses and clients, and some of the legendary sport horse farriers who have passed, like Wellington, Fla., pioneer Kappy Kaplan.

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