Twenty-seven years ago, American Farriers Journal launched Farriers Week so the equine industry could recognize farriers’ commitment to hoof care. From this small beginning, it has become an annual tradition for clients and equine businesses to take time to celebrate farriers.
Working with farriers day in and day out, the staff at American Farriers Journal knows how hard you’ve strived to get to where you are today. Despite the challenges and obstacles you face at work, you care for your clients’ horses, stay on top of your education and contribute to your community.
Chances are, when you started out, there was someone who helped you get your bearings in the industry — or maybe a veteran shoer who has inspired or encouraged you. Now is a great time to honor that farrier.
“As I continue to work and learn, I can’t help but give a nod to where I was able to build my foundation. Thank you is not enough, but that’s all I have to give...” — Clint Jeppson, Afton, Wyo.
Spotlight on Farriers
American Farriers Journal started the “Farriers Spotlight” in 2012, which is an online-exclusive compilation dedicated to showcasing farriers. The tributes featured here were either submitted by members of the equine community who want to express their gratitude to their farriers or farriers who want to thank their mentors for invaluable lessons. For some, it might require more than a week to run through all of the farriers who’ve contributed to their growth and knowledge.
Revisit Farriers Spotlights from 2024, 2023 and 2022 here.
This year, honor the farrier who has impacted your life by completing the form below by Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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