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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.

Disciplines & Breeds

Shoeing the Draft Horse

By Edward Martin posted on June 11, 2025 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Forging, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

There are a number of farriers who are somewhat reluctant to shoe a draft horse. This could be due to a variety of reasons not the least of which is the lack of training and experience.

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A Wee Bit O' Scotland ... in Nevada

Edward Martin & Jack Miller Join Forces to Put On a Memorable Clinic

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on June 11, 2025 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging, Shoeing

Edward Martin was putting on his chaps and speaking to the fifty-five farriers surrounding him. They had come to Gardnerville from Oregon, Arizona, California, and Idaho to watch this man — a living legend — work the fire.

From the AFJ Archives: April 2018

July/August 1983

By Steve Kraus posted on April 7, 2018 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Equipment, Forging, Shoeing

1983 ARTICLE OVERVIEW Steve Kraus, head of Farrier Services and senior lecturer at Cornell University, originally wrote this article for the 1983 July/August issue of American Farriers Journal. As a private practice farrier in Trumansburg, N.Y., Kraus originally approached this subject with the intent to clarify the purpose of Scotch bottom shoes and share his method of creating this complicated type of shoe.

Understand Drafts' Farriery Needs Before Picking Up The Foot

Tips and advice to make trimming and shoeing easier for you and the horse

By Michael Wildenstein posted on January 6, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing, Trimming

If you’re interested in shoeing draft horses, you’re in the minority. A lot of farriers, though, have a token team that they work on. They’re usually a nice pair of horses that stands pretty well.

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December 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

New Mexico Farriers Get Some Oklahoma Shoeing Wisdom

Mark Milster stresses importance of observation and understanding the needs of the individual horse

By John Bradshaw posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Anatomy

Mark Milster gave some tips on everyday shoeing and forging at the first-ever clinic held at San Marcos Feed, near Santa Fe, N.M. When San Marcos Feed took over the farrier supply side of Wagon Mound Ranch Supply, owner Tom Macdonnell decided to continue the tradition of hosting an annual shoeing clinic.

35 Great Debuts

Here’s a look at when some of the greatest farriers first contributed to American Farriers Journal

By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

While working on this 35th Anniversary issue of American Farriers Journal, I've been paging through back issues. At times I can almost feel the heat of the forges and hear the distant echo of hammer ringing on steel.

Edward Martin... The Man and His Legacy

This Scottish farrier’s work ethic, demand for excellence and love of life, friends and poetry will live on after his recent death

By Jean Meneley posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds, Forging

I f you are a farrier anywhere in North America, your life and how you work has been dramatically affected by Edward Martin of Closeburn, Scotland.

Honors For Legendary Scottish Farrier, Educational Opportunities, Highlight AFA’s Trip To Rochester

Organization?s 33rd annual convention draws over 1,000

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2004 | Posted in Education

The American Farriers Association dedicated a big part of its 33rd annual convention to honoring a visitor from overseas, as guest of honor and legendary Scottish farrier Edward Martin returned to the event for the first time in several years.

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Videos

2025 Farrier Beard of the Year Winner: Frank Bevacqua

With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2025 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.

Events

Anatomy, Trimming and Hoof Protection – California

Date: 06/21/25

Location: Quincy, CA

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners host a 3-day anatomy, trimming and hoof protection clinic June 21-23, 2025, in Quincy, Calif. The clinician is Melody O’Brien.

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Kawell USA

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SmartPak

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