Our Story

IRONHORSE FORGE has been in operation since 1975, operating a full time Blacksmith Shop in scenic South Eastern Oklahoma in the small hometown of Antlers, Oklahoma with my wife Angie. I have been a Certified Journeyman/Master Farrier for over 49 years. My work has taken me to Canada, Mexico and all over the Continental United States. Angie has apprenticed Coppersmithing under my guidance for approximately 4 years and works under her trade name of Copper Hound Designs at IRONHORSE FORGE.

I have instructed at the University and Trade School levels. I am a Clinician and Certified Journeyman Farrier with the American Farriers Association and a registered Journeyman Farrier with the Guild of Professional Farriers. My specialty is Veterinary Farriery and Lameness with over 45 years of Pathology and Equine Radiology of the equine digit. My practice covers two states and I currently work with over 9 veterinarians.

I have been awarded the Top Speaker Award at at the AERC Convention, and have served as a Judge for several Farrier Competitions. I have also worked with the staff at "Horse and Rider Magazine", Boulder Colorado, on various articles. In October 2010, I was honored to be one of fifty-one top Blacksmiths published in "American Blacksmiths: In Their Own Words" by Vince Nakovics. In 2014, I was honored to be one of one hundred-one Fly Fishing Guides and Business People featured in "Reflections of 100 Fly Fishers" by Michael Reingruber.

As of 2019, I am a retired college and trade school instructor in Blacksmithing and Metal Arts. I continue to consult with Veterinarians and fellow working Farriers specializing in orthopedics, lameness, and farrier consultation. I currently represent District 3 in Oklahoma and Texas as a State Wildlife Control Specialist and operate IRONHORSE PREDATOR CONTROL in Antlers, Oklahoma.

IRONHORSE FORGE creates unique works of art with hammer and fire. Traditional forging techniques are utilized during each project , large and small. Custom orders are always welcome.