Matt Hillegas CJF

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hillegas, CJF, a farrier from New Windsor, Maryland, whose nearly 40-year career has been shaped by a commitment to never stop learning.

Matt shares how pursuing his AFA certification after decades of shoeing challenged long-held beliefs and opened the door to becoming an examiner and board member. We also talk about shoeing hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses, how small changes can make a big difference in performance, and why slowing down has made him a better farrier.

Matt shares many tidbits of wisdom he has accrued over the years as well as his philosophies on teaching and learning new concepts.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.