American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Advertise Follow Us
Triple Crown Forging Tradition Continues
TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPS. Winners in the three classes of the West Coast Triple Crown Forging Competition display their championship belt buckles. The 2006 champs are (front row, left to right), LeRoy “Doc” Daines, Division II, Travis Koons, Division III and Chris Mason, Division I. Behind them are Lee Green (left), the event’s sponsor, and Mark Milster of Dibble, Okla., the judge of the final event.
Having just completed its fourth year, the Triple Crown shoeing competition is becoming a Western forging tradition.
The Triple Crown was the brain-child of Lee Green, the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame member who also owns “The Shoein’ Shop” in Yucaipa, Calif. Triple Crown competitors earn points at three different forging and shoeing competitions held from September through October in Arizona, California and Nevada.
The host associations for these events are the Arizona State Farriers Association, the San Diego County Farriers Association and the Southern Nevada Horseshoer’s Association.
Third-Straight Win
For the third year in a row, Travis Koons of Romoland, Calif., earned the championship in Division III with a total of 141 points. Jason Harmeson of Alpine, Calif., was reserve champion with 106 points and third place went to Nicholas Rossi of Danville, Calif, with 98 points.
Division II was captured by LeRoy “Doc” Daines of Las Vegas, Nev., who earned 125 points.
Division I was won by Chris Mason of Livermore, Calif., who totaled 132 points. Brian Dollinger of Chico, Calif., was second with 119 points and Mike Caldwell of Paso Robles, Calif…
Premium content is for our Digital-only and Premium subscribers. A Print-only subscription doesn't qualify. Please purchase/upgrade a subscription with the Digital product to get access to all American Farriers Journal content and archives online.
Top Articles
Current Issue
Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years
Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning
Butler’s Insights Hold Strong
Current Issue
Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Must Read Free Eguides
Download these helpful knowledge building tools
- Caring for Your Horse During a Pandemic
- CBD Products Have Promise for Farriers, but Buyer Beware
- Sharpening Knives with a Buffer
- Winter Hoof Care
Videos
Hoof Care on Parade
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Events
Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic
Date: 01/02/25
Location: Lansing, MI
View Event
Top Directory Listings
Life Data Labs Inc
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell USA
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
SmartPak
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.