Hall of Fame

Carl Longanecker, 

A Farrier, a Friend to Mission Farrier School, a Horsemanship Clinician

Carl had a way of working with mares and foals.  Many times he'd stop over to Mission Farrier School to teach students how to lead babies and prepare for first trims.   His steady hand, unforgettable voice, calm meaningful approach and innate talents will always be remembered.

Carl's passing is a great loss for many and all who knew or even met him, a dying breed of a man with genuine sincerity in his voice and soul. Carl took good care of "Bubba" and "Smokey" like many other horses in the valley. Anyone who listened to Carl would learn something new every shoeing if they paid attention.

Don & Sheila Morris

Mark is the humble receipient of the first ever "Carl Longanecker Horsemanship Award". This award was presented by Equine Lameness Prevention Organization, recognizing Mark for his promotion of good horsemanship in the farrier trade. Mark teaches and encourages his students to become the best "horsemen" they can be. 

He says "If you can be a good "horseman", you can't help but become a better farrier". This award is named after our good friend Carl Longanecker, who spent much time at Mission Farrier School. We now call the horsemanship that we employ in our class "Longaneckering", in honor and rememberance of Carl. 

Whether it's shoeing a horse loose in a round pen or "round penning on the end of a lead rope-Longaneckering", the purpose is to help the horse make the next good decision and get to a good place mentally, so that he can be shod. Congratulations Mark and Thank You E.L.P.O.