Our Mission

Our Vision

To Help Others Striving to improve their Skills

We only ask those we are helping to cover the cost of their travel expenses, steel/shoe supplies and propane / forge coke as needed. We have years of experience teaching farriery, all levels of certification testing, forging, shoe making and modifications, training apprentices, horse anatomy, movement and general equine knowledge above the basic level. We can also provide information on request on horse handling skills, working with veterinarians and other equine industry professionals for the good of the horse. We are currently based out of Arizona but we have Volunteer Master Farrier Trainers in many other states willing to help. We volunteer our time to help others reach their goals in the Horseshoeing industry. Acceptance or guaranteed membership in this group is not guaranteed to anyone. We do not discriminate against anyone for any reason based on the US EEOC laws (Title VII and Title II) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. FTA does not discriminate against someone for help or membership because or that person’s race,color, religion, sex, (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

You must be in (or studying) the Farrier or Equine Industry or looking to learn more as an intern about the Farrier/ Horseshoeing Industry. You must have an honest and true passion for the welfare of the horse first, a passion for betterment of self and others and always strive to give more than you take. We expect all members, trainers, students and potential intern students to abide by our Non Profit IRS Code Exemption requirements and all FTA corporate By Laws (to include our Code of Ethics, Values, Mission, and Vision.)