Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'm Mark, 31, from Marengo, IL. I've been shoeing horses for almost 12 years now and hitting hot steel just as long. I've competed in competitions in the past. Lots of fun. Unfortunately, I've had left hip surgery 2 times in the last 2 years and now I have to have a complete replacement on it July 19th. Also getting my right hip fixed the end of August. My back is also smoked. Been a rough couple of years. Shoeing horses might not be in my future, so I have to do something a little less physical demanding. Going to forge a lot more I hope. I'd like to thank everyone on this site. I've been creeping around and learning a ton for many years. It honestly is the only thing that keeps my spirits up when I'm laid up from surgery. So thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hot ...., Welcome on-board. Best of luck on your upcoming surgeries. Welcome to the site. I know that you will fit in here really well. I also strongly suspect that you have a lot of experience and knowledge, to share, that would be of value to the fraternity. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Moving from being a farrier to being a blacksmith is just matter of getting out from under the horse and standing up. (grin) Please have a full and fast recovery from the surgery. Welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Welcome aboard Mark, glad you delurked. Every farrier I've ever known wants to get out of it and still make things at the anvil. It's a tough profession, it's pretty good money but it's hard on the body. If you've been lurking for a while you know we LOVE pics and puns. Well the more advanced personalities love puns anyway. A speedy recovery Brother, we're pulling for you. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshoein4 (Mark) Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thanks guys. I know there's some jokesters on here, I think that's why I stay around. Lol. Very entertaining and educational. I've made some stuff, but nothing crazy. Maybe when I read how to post pictures on here I'll post some stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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