We can tell you how great the "Getting Started The Right Way!" course is until we're blue in the face, and you'll still be a bit skeptical.
So now we ask that you read what our students have to say!

Mr. Pistilli,
Just wanted to let you know what a great job you have done with the video course. To start with, the basic forging exercises (of which I had no previous experience with) are outstanding. After some practice, I am now able to straighten out a shoe in only one heat, and in 2 heats, make a diamond or circle. The instructions in the guidebook on measuring and laying out nail holes are very easy to follow. The exercises on trimming skills, along with the source for cadaver feet has greatly improved my skills and knowledge base; by working on the feet I have been able to improve/fine tune many skills, and dissecting the feet gives a much greater understanding of anatomy and the structures. The live footage of trimming, shoeing, hot-fitting, and nailing help to show the proper way of doing the job. If you are able to teach this much on a video, my only hope is that I will one day be able to come to your school for some hands on study/shoeing with you. Again, great job with the video, and thank you for making it. Take care and God bless.
Tom Neill
Student #1003
Absecon, New Jersey

Sonny,
"Getting Started The Right Way" is what we all want to do. I suggest that any beginning farrier include this material in his learning program and keep it as a reference.

The video is clear with easy to understand demonstrations and dialogue to explain important procedures. The program moves with a natural progression. It includes many time tested theories and displays some of the most popular equipment.

Sonny has outlined some useful exercises to help a new farrier become more comfortable under the horse and with the horseshoeing routine. His exercises for forge work are particularly worthwhile. Tommy Thompson
Belvidere, New Jersey