About US

I'm 32 years old and have been happily married to my wife, Megan for 8 years and currently reside in Platteville, CO.  I'm a Certified Journeyman Farrier.  My shoeing practice includes a variety of different horses including dressage, jumpers and 3-day eventers.  I graduated from Colorado State Farrier’s Apprenticeship Program.  I then apprenticed with Jim Quick.  Some of my accomplishments are winning the 2001 Two-Man forging in Calgary with Bill Poor. 
During the last four years I won the tong division at Calgary 3 times and took second once.  I placed second with Shane Carter in the Two-Man at the 2000 convention.  In 2002, I placed fifth in the Mustad Specialty forging and fourth in the Two-Man with Jim Quick as my partner which landed me on the AFT (American Farrier's Team) Gold team as first alternate.  At the 2003 American Farrier's Convention in Salt Lake City, I place second overall (behind Austin Edens)  and was an AFT Gold team member with Austin Edens, Bill Poor, Troy Price and with Todd Walker as first alternate.  In 2004, I again placed second overall at the 2004 American Farrier's Convention and was on the AFT Gold team with Austin Edens, Dick Becker, Hank Highfield and Todd Walker as first alternate.  In my spare time I enjoy hunting and fishing along with other outdoor activities.

Hoof Knife by John

My new Power Hammer.

 Making some last minute adjustments on my CNC Vertical Mill.

Fuller with the Yukon Forge Logo milled into the head.