Stories | Mustad Hoofcare en-us

Kayla Shepherd, CJF

From apprentice to association President, Kayla Shepherd’s focus on what’s right for the horse has taken her far.

Lonnie Miller, CF

Lonnie Miller grew up in the sixties and seventies. But he carries with him the wisdom of generations.

Jason Hill, CJF

What began as a way to make pocket money as a teenager has developed into a career that has put Jason Hill at the epicenter of horse culture in the United States.

Jake Stonefield, CJF

Jake has seen first hand the benefits of clinics and learning. He didn’t want to keep them to himself.

David Hodges, CJF

This successful, independent farrier with over 30 years of experience, talks about how the farrier business has changed and where it’s headed.

Andrew Neilson, CJF

World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) team member and second-generation farrier says, “It’s better for everyone in the industry if we learn from each other.”

Chris Beymer, Sr.

Look inside the formidable Job of a racetrack farrier. See what it takes to be part of a Kentucky Derby winning team.

Jennifer DePollo Horn, CJF

In this Women, Steel & Fire issue, we feature Jennifer DePollo Horn, a Tester and Examiner for the AFA, and how her farrier skills have allowed her to create an entirely new business.

Joao Neto

Find out how Joao Neto's hard work led him to become one of the top therapeutic farriers in Texas.

Myron McLane, CJF

Legendary farrier Myron McLane talks about his extensive farrier career and explains the development and benefits offered by the revolutionary McLane Full Support Pads.

Doug Corey Jr. CJF, DipWCF

AFA Region Five Director and approved tester Doug Corey shares his extensive knowledge on how to become a successful farrier in the USA.

Gilad Friedman, CJF

Luck is Hard Work Residue - Winner of the 2020 Rising Shoeing Star award and earning a CJF in four years as a farrier. Find out how Gilad Friedman managed to move from Israel and become a top farrier in the USA.