Everything I did was based off of my shoeing.

I think the navy was trying to get one up on us and trying to get us as wet as possible; we were going straight into the waves. But it's a nice enough day that it's going to dry out.

I think what we are trying to do is build a sanctuary that is best going to serve the communities needs.

I do feel an obligation to my clients, to the horses and to the industry. I step back willingly, yet I really hope that I continue to have an influence on young people who want to shoe horses.

I've been very blessed with the people that have come through my life. It was hard to step away from it. I miss the shoeing, but I still have the people.

The physical work of shoeing was actually therapeutic. The shoeing can take a toll on you, but I think it strengthened me.