Scott Smith (Bend, Ore.)
Scott is a talented, compassionate and humble farrier. He works with local vets on several cases, works on backyard ponies and world-level performance horses. He constantly seeks to add to his skills and knowledge by attending and putting on clinics. He's brought horses back from the brink of being put down to being comfortable and happy, with a lot of those back under saddle. He cares about the horses and wants the best for them. He enjoys mentoring up-and-coming farriers and seeing them succeed. He stays up late at night building shoes for all types of horses, but especially the ones needing a "special" shoe for whatever their issue may be. He truly cares for the welfare of the horses he works on. I couldn't ask for a better farrier for my mares who don't have the most straight-forward feet to work on. There is no one I trust more to keep them happy and sound.
— Jeanne Dougal (Bend, Ore.)
