From the Chadron Record

(March 2015) Butler Professional Farrier School moved to its Table Road, Crawford address in 2006. With almost a decade of operating in the area under its belt, and tradition that stretches far longer, the father and sons trio of Doug, Jake and Pete Butler are still at it.

At Work With: Chris Minick, Farrier

By JoAnna Rodriguez

I initially attended a three-month training program at a school in Golden, Colorado. Since then, I’ve attended farrier clinics every year to learn about new techniques and technologies that can be applied to the craft. When it comes to choosing a school, I’d recommend the Butler Professional Farrier School in Nebraska. You are held to a very high standard and will be prepared for every aspect of the business.
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World renowned farrier opens school in Dawes County

By Heather Crofutt, Chadron (Nebr.) Record Reporter.
March 7, 2007

Farrier. Commonly defined, the word means blacksmith, an occupation that has been a key part of communities for centuries. Although blacksmiths handled a variety of tasks, a big part of the job has always been to shoe horses. Coming from such humble beginnings, it may be hard to believe that being a farrier can actually be a highly creative and profitable business, as well as a difficult art form.
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Essential Principles of Horseshoeing 

Discover a new interactive way to learn the principles of horseshoeing and humane horse foot care! Essential Principles of Horseshoeing is the latest book now also available in audio format from Doug Butler Enterprises that uses detailed graphs, charts and QR codes that take readers to video demonstrations, just as though you were sitting in the classroom!