Elite Forge

Just got home from a weekend up in Illinois. The landscape was wide open and so were the forges. I’d can’t thank Tyler Joos and his wonderful family enough for their hospitality. I’m certain everyone left there with a better understanding of massaging metal, you guys all did outstanding. The Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Association has got it going on.

Wyoming, Illinois bound! Eager to share knowledge and improve our skills. See you tomorrow!

The season opener for the World Championship Blacksmiths was nothing short of incredible. It was a humbling experience that left me in awe of the talent and dedication of the group. The camaraderie within the group is truly special, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. A big thank you to the WCB crew for all their hard work, and to the sponsors of the live shoeing, Liberty Horseshoe Nails, for their support. And of course, a special thank you to Empire Farrier Supply for sponsoring the Best Shod Foot - it's an honor to add another one to the collection. And finally, a huge thank you to Adam Fahr for swinging the big hammer . Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next event in Edgewood.

Today is the season opener for the World Championship Blacksmiths competition at the midwestern horse fair in Madison Wisconsin. The feeling I have when I wake up on travel day is hard to put into words. It’s addicting! Everytime feels like the first time.

Tools are tuned, bags are packed and I’ve got a truck full of rowdy Texans ready to embark on an expedition for greatness, or so we hope😬

Looking forward to seeing everyone up there. Let’s the good times roll 🤙

thanks Yvonne Skrzypczak CF for trusting Elite Forge 🤩🤠🙏

Need a fuller? Elite-Forge-Tools.com has you, where the legend Robert Jukes has finally decided to make his highly sought after and coveted tools available to the public. 🙌🐴🙏 3/4 Fullered shoes are my bread and butter and his fullers are by far my favorite to run, and easiest to re tune. 😅❤️✨After years of sniping old Jukes fullers from my mentor, I finally acquired one for myself at the last AFA convention, and am stoked to be able to add more to my tool bag!! . . . #farrier #americanfarrier #blacksmith #trade #tradejobs #wcbproud #custom #custommade #craft #craftsmanship #horseshoe #satisfying #oddlysatisfying #monday #motivation #go #smallbusiness #girl #forgingtools #usa #work #forging #forge #farriertools #tools #authentic #blacksmithtools

Cayley Wilson Performance Horses has the best farrier tools… yes Brittani Halsell got herself the roo hammer from Elite Forge !
had to zoom on the perfect French manucure holding this neat hammer 😂

get on the website to order all the tools you need now ! or give Jukes a call 🤠

start them young 💪🔥

Can’t hit it if you can’t hold it

First week-end of May is gonna be rad in Illinois for the Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Association Spring Clinic 🔥

Amongst other topics, we will be working on shoe making, keg shoes modifications for the AFA certified shoe board but also ! Robert will be providing eye punches and mandrel and all participants will be able to purchase their tools by the end of the clinic !

Can’t wait to see y’all !
and thanks to Tyler Joos for organizing everything !

World Championship Blacksmiths

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?!
The 2024 LLHA Spring clinic is kicking off!

This year, Robert Jukes will be joining us at Tyler Joos' shop in Wyoming, Illinois to make fullers, handmade shoes, as well as go over keg shoe modifications & cadaver fitting.

A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required.
Lunch will be provided both days.
This clinic is limited to 10 participants and is FULL!
We have a waitlist if you'd like your name added to it incase we have a opening.

Following last year's suit, we will be ordering customized shirts for each participant as a thank your for your attendance.

To place your deposit, contact the LLHA treasurer:
Brandon Stubbs CJF at: 217-320-9775