Farrier To The Stars

At 0h02, on January 4, 2023 By TROT MAGAZINE/Chris Lomon

When it comes to the biggest equine heroes of the Standardbred world, most people can name the driver and trainer of the majority of them. We all know that Paul MacDonell was the man that sat behind Somebeachsomewhere and that Nifty Norman trained Bee A Magician, but can you name who the blacksmith of each was? It’s doubtful that you can. The farrier however, is key to any horse’s success – Breeders Crown Champion or $7,000 claimer.

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