“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.
“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.
“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.
“We’re really trying to bring a whole-horse approach to the horses we work on.” Derek Schueler is helping define a new approach to the business alongside an unexpected partner.
“Someone somewhere is always practicing. So practice.” Ben Mangan, CJF, and Shamus Mangan are both strong competitors. But as part of a unique horseshoeing family, they are also strong collaborators.
“I like stress. My favorite football player is the field goal kicker.” Tim Shannon doesn’t just see opportunities. He makes sure he has the skills to seize them. Those skills make him a great addition to the Mustad team.
“I see success as keeping horse owners happy, keeping horses sound, and taking care of my family.” Logan Fales shows you can go from apprentice to entrepreneur without getting kicked in the head.