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Ten Farriers Inducted into the International Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Derby Museum & American Farriers Journal honor farriers in International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame
By Frank Lessiter posted on June 12, 2025
After discussing it with Kentucky Derby Museum Executive Director Randy Ray and his staff, the Museum and American Farriers Journal agreed to co-sponsor the “International Hall Of Fame” as a means of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to your profession. This honor serves as a lasting tribute to recognizing outstanding farriers from throughout the U.S. and world who have dedicated their ca­reers to the care of the equine hoof.
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In Farriery & Life: 5 Causes of Distortion

An early-morning devotional gathering at the International Hoof-Care Summit, is a testimony of how ‘iron truly sharpens iron.’
By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

From my perspective, our biggest job as farriers is to manage distortion. If we can manage distortion in a horse's foot, we can give them the best chance of success – for a long life and a competitive career. 


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For the Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost

By Chris Gregory, FWCF, CJF, ASF
By Jeff Cota posted on October 29, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Forging, Shoeing

Who has directly influenced your farrier career? If you’re just starting out, your list likely isn’t long. A little time and initiative will eventually fill the gaps. If you have some skin in the game, your list might resemble the one compiled by Chris Gregory in his book, For Want of a Nail, the Shoe Was Lost.


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Date: 11/07/26
Location: Bristol, TN
Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners is conducting a 3-day Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection Clinic in Bristol, Tenn. The clinician is Lorie Fleenor.
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