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Zach Dinnen

Zach Dinnen took a leap of faith into farriery, leaving a well-paying job behind. Now, not only is he a farrier, he’s also a Long Drive Champion.

Jack Trainor, CJF

When Jack Trainor found his path as a farrier, like his father, he had many mentors who helped him along the way. Now he wants to give back.

Todd Meister, V.M.D., CJF

This Olympic farrier has spent his career helping horses. Now he’s sharing what he’s learned.

Talmadge Green IV

A family tragedy changed everything for Talmadge Green IV, the son of a legendary barrel racer. He’s grateful it led him to horseshoeing.

Tyler Jones

Graffiti artist Tyler Jones once welded nuclear submarines and competed as a pro skateboarder. How did he become a respected and sought-after farrier? He embraced his true self.

Jason Critton, AWCF, CJF (TE)

Jason Critton has turned his drive to excel into a thriving multi-farrier practice where he trains four to five apprentices at a time. Here’s how he’s done it—and why.

Meghan Coyle, CJF

“Eleven years in, the education is still not enough. I want to know more, I want to be better.” Meghan Coyle started out wanting to help people. She found her calling helping horses instead.

Jose Huezo

“Make sure the horses walk away from you better than they walk toward you.” Horseshoeing can be a solitary pursuit. But for Jose Huezo, it’s all in the family.

Nigel Fennell, CF, CJF, FE, DWCF, AWCF, FWCF (Honours)

“Every day’s a school day.” You might see Nigel Fennell’s trophies for all he’s accomplished. He sees them for all he’s learned.

David Sierra, CJF

“When people see you wanting to learn, they’ll help you.” For this distinguished competitor and AFA examiner, people have always been as important as skills.

Judson Smith

This self-taught farrier brings a back-to-basics approach to high-stakes horses.

R.T. Goodrich, CJF

“The victories are very gratifying, and the failures hurt. They really do.” R.T. Goodrich has squeezed eight careers into his life so far. Being a farrier is his longest, and his favorite.