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New Mexico Farrier Chris Madrid Takes World Championship Blacksmiths Title

Virginia farrier Mike Miller wins American Farriers Journal Most Improved Award
By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on December 7, 2020 | Posted in Education, Forging
Source: World Championship Blacksmiths
The World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) wrapped up its 14th season in Fort Worth, Texas, by crowning Santa Fe, N.M., farrier Chris Madrid as its national champion. Catlett, Va., farrier Mike Miller took home the American Farriers Journal Most Improved Award and was category 1 champion.
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Grow Your Skills with Continued Education

This article was originally published Aug. 1, 2019 and has been updated.
By Ron Perszewski posted on August 5, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
Attending and graduating from farrier school will help you lay the groundwork for a successful career — but if you want to continue to improve in your skills and develop as a hoof-care practitioner, it is only the beginning. Industry leaders point to an increasing emphasis on continuing education and professionalism in the farrier world, and the ongoing need to add to your knowledge and skills.
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The World Championship Blacksmiths Hits 10 Years

The Madison, Wis., competition opens the group’s 10th season of “excellence through competition”
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 4, 2016 | Posted in Education, Forging
Music blares, hammers swing and anvils ring. The World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) kicked off its 10th season in April at the Midwest Horse Show in Madison, Wis. — the group’s opening venue for several years. To the equine enthusiasts passing through the tent, it is a forging competition like they’ve never seen. There’s definite truth to that.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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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