Bill Benson - Farrier                      Willow Bend South

Bill became interested in becoming a farrier when he realized on his journey on horseback from New York to Florida how difficult it was to find farriers along the way. Blacksmithing and shoeing horses was an art, and during the last few decades it was becoming a dying art.   In the 70's, the United States decided to set up trade schools and colleges that would teach the art of shoeing and keep it alive.  Bill attended Okalohoma Farrier College.  After he received his diploma in 1973, he started his business.  He specializes in the art of balance and corrective shoeing, for which he is noted up and down the eastern seaboard.

Today we have thousands of schools that teach the art and science of blacksmithing and shoeing.  If anyone is interested in attending such schools, please contact Bill and he will share his advice on the best ways to expand your career in blacksmithing and shoeing horses.  

The following photos show Bill doing corrective shoeing:

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