Stories

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.

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.

The Mustad Man

For more than five decades world renowned farrier Steve Kraus has been mastering his craft and spreading the word about Mustad's products.

Kaylee Bennett, CF

The Women, Steel & Fire series highlights female farriers making a living in the horseshoeing industry. In this issue, we feature Kaylee Bennet and how her determination and attention to detail has led to running a successful farrier business.

Jess Baker, CF

The Women, Steel & Fire series highlights female farriers who are making a living in the horseshoeing industry. In this first issue, we feature Jess Baker, and how her passion, innovation, and commitment exemplify Mustad values.

Reimagining the Farrier Business Model

Lee Olsen, CJF

Keeping it Simple

Ben Mangan, CJF earned a historic double victory at the AFA in Chattanooga 2020, winning the Capewell North American Challenge Cup and Mustad Specialty Forging contests. Ben shares his insights on preparing for a shoeing competition.