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In Memorium

Remembering Don Hobson

Legend shod Thoroughbred racehorses for more than 30 years
By Amy Johnson posted on February 26, 2024 | Posted in Education

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Hobson also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.


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5 Join Hoof-Care Halls of Fame

Hoof-care industry salutes the distinguished contributions of 4 farriers and 1 veterinarian
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on February 26, 2024

Five hoof-care professionals were honored for their outstanding careers during the Halls of Fame induction ceremony at the 21st annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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Horsemanship is Essential to Becoming an Extraordinarily Good Farrier

International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Robbie Miller is known in the South African racing industry as being among the best in the farrier profession, an inspired leader and a master of his craft while being highly-respected by his peers around the world.
By Charl Pretorius posted on January 24, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices
On January 5, Robbie Miller turned 57 years of age. The very next day (Saturday January 6), his farrier team at Miller Forge and Horseshoeing, provided the Cape Town, South Africa racetrack farrier with a special birthday present by shoeing all nine winners at the prestigious L’Ormarins King’s Plate (LKP) meeting held in South Africa.
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In Memoriam

Hall of Fame Farrier Don Hobson Passes Away

Hawthorne Products founder shod Throughbred racehorses for more than 30 years
By Amy Johnson posted on January 9, 2024
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Don Hobson of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. He was 91. The founder of Hawthorne Products, Don also was a legend on the Thoroughbred racetracks where he shod for over 30 years.
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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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