Articles Tagged with ''Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School''

50 Years of Farriery Progress

Hoof-Care Memories

November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Hoof-Care Memories:

Walt Taylor
Simon Curtis
Bob Smith
Stuart Muir

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Bob Smith

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 11, 2024 | Posted in Education

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Bob Smith, who owns and operates Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth, Calif., shares his thoughts the hoof care milestones over the past 50 years.

News Release

Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School Seeks Manager

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on March 12, 2024 | Posted in Education

Source: Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School

Plymouth, Calif.-based Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School is seeking an experienced, qualified farrier for the position of manager of the school.

Frankly Speaking

Plenty of Room Under the Hoof-Care Tent

By Jeff Cota posted on December 19, 2023 | Posted in Education

There are more than 41 million Americans who make their living plying a trade. Although the United States government doesn’t calculate working farriers, estimates range from 25,000 to 32,000.

Frankly Speaking

Take Charge of Farrier Safety

By Jeff Cota posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Fewer people entering the farrier industry have experience handling horses. Couple that with the lack of experience that so many horse owners have, and the chances of catastrophic wrecks occurring soar. It doesn’t have to, though.

Rising Shoeing Star

Advice for a Successful Start in Hoof Care

Young farrier shares insights for overcoming obstacles

By Alexis Marshall posted on October 16, 2023 | Posted in Education

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.

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Farrier School Profile

[Video] Farrier Education: Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School

August 28, 2023 | Posted in Education

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth, Calf. In this edition, Bob Smith and Tiffany Gardner discuss their journeys to becoming educators, their focuses in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: Aug. 19, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on August 19, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: July 22, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 22, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

Farrier School is Just the Beginning

By Jeff Cota posted on July 18, 2023 | Posted in Education

On the first day of class, Bob Smith makes two important points to his Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School students.

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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