2011 Insight From International
Horseshoeing Hall Of Famers
Hall of Fame farriers John Blombach, Ada Gates-Patton, Tom Wolfe, Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share their insight into the farriery industry including their rise to the Hall of Fame, ways to avoid burn-out, how to find success in their farriery practice, the importance of mentors and what to expect for the future of farriery in this 11-part video series.
The Future of Farriery
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share both their optimistic and pessimist predictions for the future of farriery.
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Skepticism and Open-mindedness International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share their opinions on skepticism and open-mindedness in the farrier community. Watch This Video. |
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The Importance of Mentors International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis discuss the role that mentors have played in their careers as well as the importance of mentors to all farriers. Watch This Video. |
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Evolution of the Farriery Industry II International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis discuss the evolution of the farriery industry from the time they became farriers to the present. Watch This Video. |
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Avoiding Burn-out II International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share advice on how farriers can avoid burn-out and stay excited about their work. Watch This Video. |
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Finding Success II International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share their experiences finding success in the farriery industry and advice for how other farriers can find success in their farriery practice. Watch This Video. |
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Rise to the Hall of Fame II International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers Randy Luikart, Chris Gregory and Simon Curtis share their early experiences getting into farriery. Watch This Video. |
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Evolution of the Farriery Industry International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers John Blombach, Ada Gates-Patton and Tom Wolfe discuss the evolution of the farriery industry from the time they became farriers to the present. Watch This Video. |
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Avoiding Burn-out International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers John Blombach, Ada Gates-Patton and Tom Wolfe share advice on how farriers can avoid burn-out and stay excited about their work. Watch This Video. |
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Finding Success International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers John Blombach, Ada Gates-Patton and Tom Wolfe share their experiences finding success in the farriery industry and advice for how other farriers can find success in their farriery practice. Watch This Video. |
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Rise to the Hall of Fame International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farriers John Blombach, Ada Gates-Patton and Tom Wolfe share their early experiences getting into farriery. Watch This Video. |
2010 Insight From International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers
Hall of Fame farriers David Birdsall, Jack Miller and Michael Wildenstein share their insight into the farriery industry including mistakes they see other farriers making, advice for balancing personal and professional life, and what influenced their careers in this 7-part video series.
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Part 7: Advice For Newcomers These Hall Of Famers share some advice for shoers just beginning their careers. Watch This Video. |
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Part 6: Common Farrier Mistakes These Hall Of Famers point out some of the mistakes they see many farriers making. Watch This Video. |
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Part 5: Finding Balance These Hall Of Famers discuss balancing personal and professional life. Watch This Video. |
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Part 4: High-end v. Backyard These Hall Of Famers compare working with high-end horses to shoeing backyard horses. Watch This Video. |
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Part 3: Personal Career Mistakes These Hall Of Famers discuss the mistakes that have influenced the maturity of their careers. Watch This Video. |
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Part 2: Education Evolution These Hall Of Famers discuss how education has changed over time. Watch This Video. |
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Part 1: Early Influences |





















