APRIL 2016
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clients — a highlight
of their day or week.
Most of the time I can
accomplish that.”
According to
Valentic, he does a lot
of therapeutic work at
North Texas Veterinary
Hospital with Dr.
Sweatt. He mostly
works with quarter
horses but has worked
with various other
breeds such as Arabs
and thoroughbreds.
Most of his injuries
stemmed from working
on thoroughbreds, so
he gravitated toward
quarter horses because
“they just seem to have
a better mind and are a
little less flighty.”
An AFA (American
Farrier’s Association)
certified Journeyman
Farrier, Valentic is
involved in the AFA
as well as with the
World Champion
Blacksmiths competitive
organization. They
host competitions all
over the United States
for blacksmiths. He is
also active in the Texas
Professional Farrier’s
Association. All of
these organizations give
farrier’s connections
that help them grow
and succeed in their
careers.
Valentic had a little
advice for those just
starting out in farriery:
“It just goes back to
seeking knowledge.
Seek knowledge in your
craft, in your field, and
in your trade. Push
yourself to learn more
and try new things. Do
whatever you can to
gain knowledge and
become better at your
craft.”
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