Check in with 2011 Rising Shoeing Star Joe Nygren, who learned primarily through competition, and can now say he was a two-time member of the American Farriers Team with three Top 10 finishes at the Blacksmith World Championship.
Check in with 2015 Rising Shoeing Star Sam Zalesky — former Rood & Riddle resident farrier with a current practice shoeing English sport horses — who built his practice through networking and supporting his fellow farriers.
Three young farriers who have made exceptional professional progress within 3 years of graduating from farrier school were honored at the 21st annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Don also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.
American Farriers Journal established the Rising Shoeing Star award program in 2008. This program recognizes farriers making incredible progress in their first 3 years after farrier school.
A trio of young farriers who have made exceptional professional progress within 3 years of graduating from farrier school was honored at the 19th annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Completing farrier school represents a significant accomplishment. It also represents a significant step as a full-time professional and, most often, small business owner. You will face challenges that will test your resolve. The good news is that there are resources to help — your fellow farriers.
American Farriers Journal is seeking up and coming farrier nominations for our Rising Shoeing Star program by July 31, 2020. The 2020 program will honor students who graduated from horseshoeing school in 2017 and have since managed a successful career in the equine footcare business.
Three up-and-coming farriers were honored for early career success at the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ben Barhorst of Lexington, Ky.; Audrey Williams of Edmonton, Alberta; and Gary Gullo Jr. of Old Brooksville, N.Y., were named 2019 Rising Shoeing Stars.
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.
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 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.
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.