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Nikki Smith
Nikki Smith runs a multi-farrier practice in North Texas. Her education began at the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School, continued with further study at the Five Star Horseshoeing School, earning her CJF in 2011, DipWCF in 2013 and continues pursuit of the AWCF and FITS ASF.
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