For the past few months, we have been asking the equine community worldwide to share their stories, pictures and videos with us for the 16th Annual National Farriers Week celebration this year from July 6 to 12. We received many submissions over the past several months, and here you will find just a handful of farrier photos and tributes sent to us during that time.

At American Farriers Journal, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to farriers everywhere for all you do. From our personal experiences with you, to those we read about, you are truly a remarkable group of professionals.

Since we could not possibly fit every picture and story in print, we promised a special e-newsletter edition called the “Farriers Spotlight” in which we will display all of the submissions we received in honor of National Farriers Week. They are available at www.americanfarriers.com/ff/2014spotlight.

Once again, thank you from all of us at American Farriers Journal!

“Our farrier, Larry Curell, is incredible. Not only did he look after me when I became his client with my first horse at age 57, he has continued to work with me to become a better horsewoman. He is a 4th generation farrier and I believe he is a true example of what a great farrier should be.”

— Connie Madison

Pequot Lakes, Minn.

“Kurt vom Orde and I have worked together one-on-one with many owners and their horses over the past 14 years. I feel one of his most important skills…