Danny Ward Horseshoeing School
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                    Danny Ward   
  
          I can't help thinking back once in awhile when I worked with my dad and communication with other farriers was almost unheard of and learning consisted of mostly trial and error.  Unlike years ago, we are now fortunate to have a lot of information available and some very talented folks willing to share their knowledge.  The modern day horse requires more than just a knowledge of mechanics, but also an understanding of the horse and what is expected of it. 

        Horseshoeing has been good to me, and to my family.  I want to continue to give a lot back to this profession, and the best way I can do it is to spend my time teaching people who want to learn and are ready to come here and work hard at improving their skills in horsemanship, forgework, and the mechanics of shoeing.
                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                     Danny
                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                        
                                          

                Picture and Text from "Farnam Magazine" by John Grow, 1977

Danny Ward, one of the few third generation farriers in the world learned his trade from his father who in turn learned from his. Farriery and blacksmithing has been a life time study for the Wards-for well over one hundred and twenty-five years, three generations have continually worked to better the horse and trade, and Danny has been no exception.  He says he's lucky to be doing two things in life he enjoys- helping horses and helping people help themselves. 

                           



                          Danny Ward as a Farrier
  1. American Farrier Association "Outstanding Clinician Award"
  2. American Farrier Association "Educator Award"
  3. "Farrier of the Year"- Shoe Association
  4. Member of the International "Hall of Fame"
  5. Member of the BWFA "Hall of Fame"
  6. Four time member of the North American Farriers Team
  7. Judged the Calgary World Championship twice
  8. Judged the Stoneleigh England International
  9. Judged the Heavy Horse Competition in Scotland
  10. Judged at the AFA convention twice
  11. Clinics (many)
  12. Educator for 31 years
  13. Host of the Eastern Farrier Conference for 31 years
  14. Guest Lecturer (4 times) at the International Hoof Care Summit
  15. 80 plus articles in Trade Journals
  16. Consultant for Major Horseshoeing  Company
  17. Member of Anvil 21 Club
  18. AFA # 161

 

 Danny is a Member of the Following Associations:

  1. American Farrier Association www.americanfarriers.org
  2. Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association www.bwfa.net  
  3. Virginia Horseshoeing Association www.vahorsehoers.com
  4. North Carolina Horseshoeing Association www.ncfarriers.org
  5. Old Dominion Blacksmithing Association www.odbsa.com

           

            Danny  Ward 
    (Past and Present) 
                                                                                                                      
 

 

           


            

                                                  

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