WHILE SERVING FARRIERS for many years from its Burlington, Wis., location, Centaur Forge recently expanded with the opening of a branch in New Braunfels, Texas. The Texas operation will be run by Mike Chambers, who has over 35 years of experience in the farrier industry and formerly operated the Hill Country Horseshoeing School in Kerrville, Texas.

Centaur Forge president Ernie Litynski says the Texas operation is holding a grand opening on Sept. 18 that will feature a shoeing clinic with lectures and demonstrations throughout the day. Farriers can pre-register for the free clinic by calling (800) 666-9175 or e-mailing info@centaurforge.com. For more information on the new Texas operation, go to the company’s Web site at Centaur Forge.

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS...

• Clarin Mustad has assumed the major leadership role of Mustad Hoofcare in Bulle, Switzerland. This is the parent company of Mustad Horsenails in Bloomfield, Conn.
• Kirk Caudle died in a traffic accident in early July. The Baytown, Texas, farrier made many significant contributions to the farrier community over the years. Among the last was his contribution to this issue’s Farriers’ Roundtable.
• Amiettas Hill passed away in early August. She was the wife of Gene Hill of G&H Horseshoe Sales in Marietta, Ga.
• The American Association of Equine Practitioners is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2004. The group enjoys an international membership of over 7,500 veterinarians and veterinary students in 57 countries.
• Beginning in 2005, the American Farrier’s Association will produce a weekly television show on footcare called “No Foot…