A Fascinating Walk through the History of Horse Shoeing

National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools and Hall of Honor Lee Liles, Museum Director Whether you’re a farrier, a horseman, or just interested in learning something about one of the horse world’s oldest trades, a visit to the National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools gives an entertaining look at the tools, life and products in the horse shoers’ world. Begun as a private collection, the Museum features one-of-a-kind items and memorabilia that has been gathered over many years. Now, in one place is an unprecedented and never-before-seen collection that contains both the conventional and the unusual – the contemporary and […]

Posted October 12, 2008   |   Posted in Articles   |   Read More »

 

So, you Wanna be a Horse Trainer

Advice from Cleve Wells Written by Marilyn Morris-Mayer Ever think you’d like to be a horse trainer, or just wonder what kind of life it is? World champion trainer Cleve Wells gives a close hand look at what it takes to make it as a horse trainer in any field–especially the road to the top in pleasure… Getting started can be rough Cleve’s advice to those who want to start their life as a trainer is fairly simple, but not the kind of advice everyone wants to hear: Travel light. (This first step to success can be an eye-opener for […]

Posted October 12, 2008   |   Posted in Articles   |   Read More »