Shoeing Horses and Shaping Lives – It’s All in a Day’s Work

I sat down with Tom McNew, owner of the Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing — a place that’s been turning out skilled farriers since 1987. Hear the story of how the school got started, what students learn in the eight-week program, and why this age-old craft still matters today. From equine anatomy to forging custom horseshoes, it’s clear that the lessons Tom teaches go far beyond technique. It’s about pride in your work, helping horses, and building a future — one horseshoe at a time. 

Watch my interview with Tom McNew on Simply Southern TV, a production of the Alabama Farmers Federation.

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