With two major contests — the World Horseshoeing Classic and the National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition — wrapped up, and the World Championship Blacksmiths about to kick off its 2019 slate, farriers are gearing up for another contest season.
High up in the mountain city of Kremmling, Colo., alongside the Colorado River, the Rocky Mountain Farriers Association held the fourth annual Colorado Classic Clinic and Contest.
Nate Oetter (Carbondale, Colorado), winner of Division 1 at the Colorado Classic, shows how he makes spurs from old rasps. His artistic side helps keep his forging skills honed during the winter and also supplements his income.
Kevin Hatridge, President of the Rocky Mountain Farrier's Association, describes one of the goals of the new Colorado Classic, creating a welcoming and learning environment for farriers new to shoeing competitions.
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.
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