Instructors

Doug Butler

Doug Butler

PhD, FWCF, CJF
Doug has been teaching horseshoeing for over 48 years. He has written the most widely used horseshoeing textbooks, including The Principles of Horseshoeing (P3). He has shod world champions of almost every breed and has trained top farriers and educators in the industry.

Jacob Butler

Jacob Butler

CJF, DipWCF
Jacob has been shoeing over 16 years. He taught at Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, New Mexico, for 4 years. Jake has a special interest in the anatomy of the horse’s leg and has taught as a volunteer at the AFA convention Anatomy Lab for the last 9 years. He is the co-author of P3.

Peter Butler

Peter Butler

CJF
Peter has been shoeing for over 8 years. He relates to the beginner. He has studied and practices the methods of the masters of horse behavior modification. Pete helps students feel comfortable around horses and develop their horse skills.