I have been a farrier since 2004, shoeing horses in California, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. I have also bred, raised, trained, and shown Arabians and Quarter Horse/ Arabian Cross horses in reining and working cow horses. My stallion and I earned multiple national awards throughout our showing career. My farrier work is sculpting live tissue based on the physics and anatomy of the horse. I have brought that sculpting work into my blacksmithing art.

I create functional and decorative pieces suitable for indoors and outdoors. My functional works include tables, lamps, wall sconces, serving trays, coat racks, and wine bottle holders. Some of my more decorative works include both 2D and 3D horses, bulls, eagles, foxes, coyotes, candle holders, centerpieces, mountain ranges, jewelry stands, wind chimes, corporate logos, business signs, and dream catchers.

All my artwork is hand forged via hammer and anvil. No two pieces are ever identical. The shoes are heated to roughly 2OO0 degrees to begin the blacksmithing process. Once heated, I hammer the shoes for the proper shape. After obtaining the proper shape and the shoe is cooled, the shoes are polished, welded, polished again, and sprayed with a clear coat protectant sealer to slow the rusting process. I enjoy putting movement into my work.

Many of my works are custom-built for style as well as dimension. With old shoes, options are pretty much endless. I have included samples of just a few of the hundreds of works I have created. Additional photos can be found at my website – briancrandallart.com. On occasion, I do some posting on Facebook as well. Please feel free to reach out to me concerning your one-of-a-kind work. I would be happy to put some designs together for you.

A 2024 Black Canyon Sponsor, Granite Performance Horses is located in Colbran CO, and raises Foundation Bred Quarter Horses for todays's perfomance events.

Visit their website at graniteperformancehorses.com or find them on Facebook. Thank you, Granite Performance Horses for being a continuing sponsor!

Family owned & operated for over 20 years, the Brickyard is one of the largest companies for masonry and landscaping supplies on the Western Slope. Their Service area stretches from Moab to Vail and Steamboat Springs to Durango. With their newest retail shop located in Montrose, they have brought their products closer to many of their customers including those in Ridgeway and Telluride.

The Brickyard is your #1 source for all masonry supplies and equipment. From concrete hand tools & cutting equipment to mortar mixer and finishing equipment, they carry everything you you need to complete your landscaping projects at affordable prices. Located at 2860 I-70 Business Loop they can be reached at 970-242-5575. Thank you for being a GJHSA Black Canyon Sponsor!

We would like to thank our Bookcliff Sponsor Jennifer Hibpshman and Roy Yates Horse Training for their support. They offer horse training, lessons, showing, boarding and breeding, as well as horse sales, instructional DVDs and clinics.

You can find them on Facebook!

Thanks to Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply located in Clifton, CO we are able to present a Lucky Exhibitor Award at each of our horse shows this summer. Be sure to remember Murdoch's for all your Ranch and Home needs!

Thank you to our newest Bookcliff Sponsor, Dr. Bob Bessert at Desert Spring Veterinary Services located in Fruita, CO where you can expect state-of-the-art medical care for your equine and small animal companions. They truly appreciate the role they get to play in your pets' health care! Call them at (970) 858-8063

Wade Rutkowski - WR Horseshoeing is a local farrier service that meets your horses' need. Follow WR Horseshoeing on Facebook!

Leigh Taylor - Leigh Coleman Taylor Law Offices - Law office specializing in criminal defense, family law, child protection, and guardian ad liem law. 970-250-4344

Patti Poschman - RE/MAX 4000, Inc

Holly Binian - Property Professionals, Rifle

Hair by Faye @ Faye Fry Salon Panache

Remember to Shop Local and Thank them all for their support!

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