Posted by Phil Strange on June 18, 2003 at 20:01:40:
In Reply to: Re: Who are the top ten farriers in the US? posted by K Bar R on June 18, 2003 at 11:30:37:
: : : : : : wow, thats a can of worms to open. off the top of my head here is my humble opinion. the top of my list would be Jim Poor in midland texas. Jim kieth, (N.M.) Jim Quick (colorodo) Shayne Carter (utah) Craig Trnka (N.M.) Austin Edens (texas) Mark Milster (o.k.) John Mcnearney (colorado) Jason Smith (cal.) These are just some off of the top of my head but you are on the right track to study with the top. There is a lot of knowledge avalable to you if you are willing to make some sacrifices.
: : : : : : good luck,
: : : : : : Jeff
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: : : : : Lee Green must be in there somewhere and I would think Gene Ovnicek and Danvers Child has to in that select few too.The start of a career as rewarding as ours can be very challenging to start in but detication and presaverance are good traits
: : : : : Good Luck
: : : : : Frank
: : : : I would add Eddie Watson and Danny Ward.......both in VA, to that list
: : : : Derin
: : I'd add Doug Butler, Bruce Daniels, Lee Liles.
: : : : Gary
: Alas, I think Dwight Sanders (NC) , Jim Poor (TX), Wade Hightower (TN), and although I have not personally seen their work, Ray Miller (retiring), and Patty Stiller (on here) seem to really know their stuff. Tim Mcquay's farrier Mick "the Australian" was incredible to watch. His skills will amaze even the seasoned farrier. That is in Oklahoma. He would take someone on, and does reiners.
: You are way too smart to be a farrier....doing it this way.
: Best of luck to you!!
Over twenty names! Thanks for all the posative feed back! Now its time for me to do my part.
-Phil-
P.S. Tim Mcquay is looking for an aptentice or his fello Mick is?
Thanks again guys!