For the past few months, we have been asking horse owners and farriers worldwide to share their stories with us for the 14th Annual National Farriers Week being celebrated from July 8 to 14. We received many pictures of farriers, horses and hooves over the past several months. Here you will find just a handful of the farriers whose pictures were sent to us during that time. 

At American Farriers Journal, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to farriers worldwide for all you do. From our personal experiences with you, to those we read about, you are truly a remarkable group of professionals.

Since we could not possibly fit every picture and story in print, we promised a special, first time e-newsletter edition called the “Farriers Spotlight” in which we would display all of the submissions we received in honor of National Farriers Week. They will be available starting July 8 at www.americanfarriers.com/ff/spotlight.

Once again, thank you from all of us at American Farriers Journal!

— Michelle Sauer, Web Editor for American Farriers Journal

“Wayne donates services for 25 rescued horses awaiting permanent homes on a regular basis. I know I can call him at any time to add another if needed.”

— Amy Woodard of farrier Wayne Mizelle (Windsor, N.C.)

“J. is probably the best farrier I have ever had. I have never in 6 or 7 years had a bad nail, or bad shoeing job. If a horse loses a shoe, he is willing…