South African Farrier Robbie Dawson Passes Away

South African farrier Robbie Dawson passed away Oct. 9, 2024. He was 59.

Dawson was known in his equine community as “Mr. Fixit” and as a passionate and innovative farrier, according to Gold Circle. He was from a KwaZulu-Natal horseracing family, which also runs Stonyhurst riding school. Dawson graduated from the Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College of Farriery.

At the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July, Dawson shod seven of the July winners and five previous winners. During his career, he was the on-course farrier at the Bath and Ascot courses in the United Kingdom. Dawson was also a mentor to many current South African farriers.

He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and many family and friends. Dawson’s celebration of life was Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.