Oregon Farrier School

09/24/2026

Sometimes the smarter way is to do less. 👊

Got this idea from Chris Gregory. Get your shoe from point A to B without overdoing it, then spend a few minutes making those final adjustments to get the fit where you want it.

Work smarter, not harder. 🐴🔥

09/09/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lucius, a graduate of Oregon Farrier School.

Lucius graduated from OFS last year, and it was truly a pleasure to have him as part of our school family. We all enjoyed his presence and the time we had with him, and he will be deeply missed.

Our hearts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We pray for comfort, strength, and peace for everyone who knew and loved Lucius.

For those who would like to support his family, a GoFundMe has been established to help them through this difficult time:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-will-and-janae-bly

Please keep the Bly family in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️

09/02/2026

💡 FARRIER TIP OF THE DAY

Rasps are one of the easiest tools to wear out in the farrier trade — and replacing them over and over can get expensive.

Before you toss that old rasp, sharpen it and get more life out of it! 🔥 A little maintenance can save you money and keep your tools working longer.

Butch’s tip: Take care of your tools, and they’ll take care of you. 🔨🐴

08/20/2026

The confidence is there. The scars are there. The questionable life choices are definitely there. 😂

Coming soon to a streaming service near you… assuming Netflix is ready. 🤣

08/19/2026

From the shop to the mountains. 🐴⛰️

There’s something pretty cool about seeing the hard work put to use!

These draft horses are spending the next 2–3 weeks working in the mountains on a mitigation project, moving through creek beds and hauling out logs and debris.

After a long day building and fitting those shoes, seeing these horses out there doing the job they were shod for makes it all worth it. 💪🐎

This is why we love what we do!

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

What a day of learning, competition, and pushing our skills to the next level!

We were incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Tom Peterson, one of the best in the business, judging our contest. His knowledge, experience, and feedback gave everyone plenty to take away — we all learned a ton!

Big congratulations to everyone who competed and put their skills to the test. 💪🐴

Learn the trade. Build your skills. Master your craft.

08/06/2026

The 2026 Oregon Fall AFA Certification is coming to Oregon Farrier School! ⚒️

Whether you're earning your first certification or taking the next step in your farrier career, this is your opportunity to test your skills, learn from experienced examiners, and connect with farriers from across the Northwest.

📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 Oregon Farrier School – Silverton, OR

Spectators are welcome and admitted FREE!