Four farriers join an exclusive company of footcare professionals with their elections to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.

The 2027 class includes Steven Beane, Blane Chapman, Alexi Gutierrez and Jennifer Horn. The quartet will be inducted at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit in Covington, Ky.

Steven Beane, FWCF

Steven Beane is one of the most decorated horseshoeing competitors in the world.

The North Yorkshire farrier and the England Farrier Team has won 15 British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association’s (BFBA) International Team Horseshoeing Championships over the past 23 years. He is a 5-time winner of the World Championship Blacksmiths Competition in Calgary, Alberta. His also a 5-time winner of the BFBA National Championships and a 4-time winner of the European Federation of Farriers Association European Championships. He has also won first place in hundreds of contests as both an apprentice and a qualified farrier. More recently, he won the 2025 World Championships at Spruce Meadows.

Beane scored the highest on the practical exam, winning the Varnam Trophy, to become an Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF). In 2018, he became a Fellow of the WCF, earning a distinction in the practical, demonstrating a breadth of practical forging skill and knowledge depth in applied farriery science.

His a WCF judge and examiner, as well as a globally in-demand clinician for 2 decades.

Blane Chapman, CJF

From a young age, Blane Chapman always wanted to be a cowboy. Becoming a farrier was simply a logical progression.

“I always wanted to be a cowboy and a good horseman and understand everything I could about them,” he tells Mustad USA. “Horseshoeing was just one of those things — how could you be a cowboy and not know how to shoe?”

Lubbock, Texas, has a tight and familial horseshoeing community that’s largely the result of the efforts of the Chapman family. Blane, Baker and Brice Chapman have carried on the legacy of their legendary father Burney in their corner of West Texas by embracing young farriers and educating them on how to do right by the horse in their hoof-care practices.

Chapman’s Hall of Fame father used to say knowledge is like horse manure. If you build it all up in a pile, nothing grows under it, but everything grows if you spread it around. He continues his father’s legacy by generously sharing his knowledge at clinics, conferences and with anyone who listens.

Alexi Gutierrez, CJF

With nearly 4 decades of experience, Alexis Gutiérrez has dedicated his life to the art and science of an equine farrier. As a certified journeyman farrier, he has maintained the highest standards of quality in his work for years, standing out not only for his technical skill but also for his willingness to share his knowledge and elevate others within the profession.

One of the most notable aspects of the Royal Palm Beach, Fla., farrier’s career is his selfless commitment to the professional development of farriers in Latin America. Driven by a deep desire to see the industry grow, he has invested time, effort and his own resources into creating learning opportunities for his colleagues in various countries.

Founder of the International Farrier Academy, Gutiérrez has organized visits by renowned professionals from around the world to provide clinics, workshops and personalized consultations. Through these efforts, many farriers have gained access to valuable information, up-to-date technical knowledge, and the motivation to continue their training.

The impact of his work has been profound and lasting. His work has contributed to the professionalization of shoeing in the region, inspiring generations of farriers to excel, collaborate and dream bigger.

Jennifer Horn, CJF

A 1990 graduate of Wolverine Farrier School, taught by International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Bob Reaume, Jennifer Horn began her career in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. She joined the Michigan Horseshoer’s Association (MHA) upon graduating and later became a member of the American Farrier’s Association. There she learned about the AFA Certification program and completed her CF and CJF.

Continuing her educational journey, Horn participated in the AFA Cultural Exchange program and spent time in the United Kingdom with fellow 2027 inductee Steven Beane and Hall of Fame farriers Jim and Allan Ferrie, among others. Always eager to learn, she has attended hands-on clinics and competitions to further her education.

Always eager to jump in and lend a hand, Horn has served as MHA secretary and president. She works with Hall of Famer Dick Becker to produce the MHA’s Annual Clinic and Contest, promoting continuing education and competition.

Horn became an AFA tester in 2010 and examiner in 2019 and now serves on the Certification Committee. Her dedication to continuing education over the years has led her to earn the Walt Taylor Award, the Edward Martin Humanitarian Award and the Allen Smith Administration Award. She has not only devoted her career to her own education, but she also has a passion for sharing her knowledge whenever she can.

The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame was established in 1992 to honor farriers around the world who have made significant contributions to the profession and who have left a permanent, positive impression on their peers and clients. Its permanent home is at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky.

Farriers are nominated to the hall by their peers, trainers, veterinarians, horse owners, friends and family members. The names of nominees are submitted to current hall members, who serve as the board of electors.

Nominations for the 2028 class will be accepted from the public until April 15, 2027. To enter, please complete the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame nomination form or send a 1- to 3-page summary explaining why your nominee should be inducted to: Awards, American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Fax: 262-782-1252. If you have any questions, please email info@americanfarriers.com.

The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027, during the International Hoof-Care Summit at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky. The International Hoof-Care Summit is the largest equine hoof-care conference in the world with 60 educational sessions over 70 hours. The Summit also offers 9 uninterrupted hours of the world’s largest hoof-care trade show. Visit IHCS2027.com for registration and hotel information.