Lancaster, Wis., farrier Daniel Weaver passed away Oct. 26, 2026, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, according to Larson Funeral Homes. He was 47.

The Ephrata, Pa., native and his wife moved to rural Lancaster, where he farmed and operated Silver Nail Horseshoeing. Weaver was passionate about his trade and was a fixture at continuing education events at Centaur Forge in Burlington, Wis., Anvil Brand in Lexington, Ill., and the International Hoof-Care Summit.

He was laid to rest Oct. 30, 2026, at Willow Branch Mennonite Cemetery in Lima Township, Wis.