The start of your farrier career can be as intimidating as it is exciting. There are an endless amount of doors to step through if you’re willing to put in the work to open them. 

Sandy Beveridge creates the Farrier’s Globe to benefit cancer research.

When much of your hoof-care education is coming from in-person events, it’s important that those events contain valuable information. Here, I’ve collected a few tips and tricks to demonstrate the value of getting out to your local clinic or contest.

Moving up through the stages of proficiency — like moving up a division at a horseshoeing contest — requires a skill shift. Small tips and tricks add up until suddenly you’ve built a skillset you didn’t have a year ago. What are your best farrier tips and tricks?