About Smith Family Horseshoeing
Amanda Smith and Smith Family Horseshoeing offer farrier services on a haul-in basis exclusively at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth, CA
Qualifications
Amanda Smith is a Certified Farrier (CF) through the American Farrier's Association, an Accredited Farrier (AF-III) through the International Association of Professional Farriers, and a Certified Equine Behavior and Management Specialist (CEBMS).
Awards and Achievements
Amanda Smith was the 2024 recipient of the Board of Directors Award of the International Association of Professional Farriers for recognized service to the farrier industry.
In 2025, she received the Rising Shoeing Star Award at the International Hoofcare Summit.
She has been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Horse Illustrated, the American Farrier's Journal, and more.
Committed to Trade Education
Smith Family Horseshoeing is run by a husband & wife duo and is continually dedicated to the formation of new apprentices.
Amanda Smith is the lead instructor at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, and an active member of the American Farriers Association, Western States Farriers Association, International Association of Professional Farriers, and the American Society of Animal Science.
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Other Work in Farrier & Equine Education
Lead instructor at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School Inc. in Plymouth, CA.
Illustrator, Editor, and Consultant at Horse Education Online Inc.
Author of the International Association of Professional Farriers "Equine Behavior" Credential Manual.
Served as Secretary and President on the Western States Farriers Association Board of Directors.