Ray Downs (Tillamook, Ore.)
Ray Downs has been shoeing for 45 years. Ray taught high school PE, and was the head football and wrestling coach. He taught school for 42 years and horseshoeing was his hobby. He is 76 years old and has been shoeing full-time since 2006, when he retired from teaching. His favorite thing to do is meet with other farriers and veterinarians once a month at the Oakhurst Equine Center in Newberg, Ore. He always feels there is so much more to learn.
— Karen Downs (Tillamook, Ore.)
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