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As a certification tester, Stubbs recommends farriers have a formulaic approach to trimming but to be confident enough to deviate from it when necessary. Maclaren Krueger
Discipline & Efficiency are Keys to Missouri Farrier’s Practice
Missouri farrier, certification tester and Army veteran Brandon Stubbs, CJF, brings dedication to his daily work
Based on how fast Brandon Stubbs, CJF, drives down Missouri’s narrow, winding roads, it’s safe to say he knows what he’s doing. As an Army veteran and an American Farrier’s Association (AFA) certification tester, he’s developed an eye for detail and a meticulous understanding of shoeing principles.
While Stubbs was in the Army, he started shoeing horses at Fort Riley, Kan. Becoming a farrier wasn’t his original plan, but things changed after he was stomped by a horse and suffered internal injuries. After recovering, shoeing became a way to challenge himself instead of a clear post-military career path. Determined to overcome a new apprehension around horses, he kept shoeing until he conquered the fear.
This discipline and dedication carry into his daily work. Much of his practice is centered around efficiency and ensuring each horse is uniquely managed.
Takeaways
- As a certification tester, Brandon Stubbs, CJF, recommends having a system when trimming hooves but being confident enough in your skills to deviate from a formulaic approach if needed.
- Stubbs maximizes his time by sharpening his tools while shoes are in the forge or resetting his toolbox in between horses to maintain efficiency.
- Nearly every shoe is modified at the barn, and most of the horses on his books are hot fit, which helps Stubbs tailor his shoeing to the exact needs of each horse.
Trimming to the Foot
Being an AFA certification tester, Stubbs is clear and straightforward. His trimming approach is formulaic in that each aspect of the hoof…
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