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Continuing Education - Mike Poe, CJF

• One-on-one training with:
  
  
  • Bob Marshall, CJF – Five-time World Champion Blacksmith based in British Columbia, Creator of the Optimum Farrier Performance video series
  • John MacNearny, CJF - World Champion Blacksmith based in Colorado
  • Pat Connor, CJF – Owner of Justin Tools (tool manufacturer) and a Certified Journeyman Farrier based in central Virginia
  • Jeff Pauly, CJF – Former farrier for the U.S. Endurance Riding Team. Based in North Carolina
  • American Farriers’ Team - Represents the AFA in international forging competitions


• Attending clinics across the country with industry leaders throughout the year
  
  
• Helping organize and attending “shop days” with fellow farriers to share and learn new forging techniques
  
  
• Competing at horseshoeing and forging contests around the country to develop and match his skills with the best farriers in the U.S.
  
  
• Maintaining membership in professional organizations such as the:
  • American Farriers Association
  • The Virginia Horseshoers Association
  • Maryland Farriers Association