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A Note from Lynn Jean...

I am a Farrier because it is my passion. I have been driven for over 30 years to excel in my chosen Craft, and I have worked hard to assure my full and complete understanding of the demands of it’s many disciplines.

Although I earned a BS in Science and Psychology, Farriering has been a passion since I began shoeing horses as an Apprentice in 1968. I completed shoeing school in 1972 and became a member of the American Farriers Association in 1978. In 1981 I earned the title “Certified Journeyman Farrier”. Today, I am one of eight Certified Journeyman Farriers registered in the State of Georgia.

Before establishing Turin Forge, in Western Georgia, I traveled extensively as a Farrier and have shod horses in 37 states. I've been the Show Farrier, or helper, at major national events including:

The Quarter Horse Congress
Racking Horse Championships
Saddle Horse Championships
The Quarter Horse World

Paint Horse World
Paint Horse Congress
Walking Horse Celebration

and major rodeos and stock shows including:

Denver Rodeo, San Francisco Cow Palace, and Cutting Horse Futurity, Fort Worth Texas.

I have twice earned distinction as the Georgia State AFA Champion Farrier, and have placed 12th in the National AFA Farrier competition.

One distinction that I am most proud of was being selected as one of eight Farriers to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. This enabled me to work with some of the most highly skilled Farriers in the world, under some of the most demanding circumstances in the Equestrian sport world.

I have authored several articles on Horseshoeing including:

Loose Shoe Magazine - Nov/Dec 2000
American Farrier’s Journal - Jan/Feb 2001

There is far more to properly shoeing a horse than bending metal. The Farriers responsibility is to assure that the shoes protect the health and well-being of the horse. Properly formed and applied horseshoes enable the horse to perform at it’s best regardless if it is for work, recreation, or show. Conversely, an improperly shod horse can result serious injury, or worse, for both the horse and it’s rider.

The cost of properly shoeing a horse is insignificant compared to the price of having it done incorrectly. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you, and to put my Experience and Expertise to work for you and your horses.

Sincerely,

Turin Forge

Lynn Jean

Certified Journeyman Farrier
AFA #1004

Check out my article which was published in the January/February 2001 issue of American Farriers Journal

One other article entitled "The Fun is Fading" (published in the November/December 2000 issue of "Loose Shoe" magazine)


Shoeing competitions where techniques and advice are obtained. (Click on images to enlarge photo)