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Howdy! I would like to welcome everyone to the Double D Acres LLC web site. Here you will find the most up-to-date information about Double D Acres LLC, and the services we offer. A lot of things have changed around here. We are now located in Labadie, Missouri.  My name is Wayne White and I am a full time farrier. I learned to shoe under the direction of Tom Ramsey in Farmington, Missouri, and have attended seminars, clinics and work shops. I started my own business in November of 2003. I am a member of the American Farriers Association, a board member of the Missouri Equine Council and an Illinois Racing Board licensed thoroughbred blacksmith.

My wife Janine has worked in the horse industry for over 25 years. She works for Homestead Veterinary Hospital located in Pacific, MO. She is also an Illinois Racing Board thoroughbred trainer. She has worked at tracks in Illinois (Sportsman's, Hawthorne and Fairmount) and her passion is the rehabilitation of off the track thoroughbreds.

Our goal at Double D Acres is to provide quality hoof care and dependable service for your horses, donkeys, mules, minis or whatever equine you may own. Feel free to ask any questions and I will try to answer it to the best of my ability. I don't know everything and strive to learn more and more every day. Continuing education is very important.

Thanks for visiting, I hope you enjoy our site. Why not take a moment to add us to your favorites and visit again? I update my site on a regular basis so there is usually something new to see or interesting to read about.

In closing remember these cowboy words of wisdom: "Never squat with your spurs on!"

                                              Wayne and Janine

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Note: BEWARE OF DECEPTION!
After viewing Craglists web site it came to my attention some folks will try anything. The particular add has at the end Licensed: CJF. This disturbs me somewhat because it makes a horse owner think that we are licensed. In fact we are not licensed and the CJF title is given to farriers that have worked hard to become certified. It has nothing to do with licensing. Three organizations that give certifications are the AFA, Guild and BWFA. In my opinion the first two are the most recognized organizations within the farrier industry. My advice is if you see the letters CF, CTF, CJF or anything similar, ask the person which organization they are certified with and then contact that particular organization and see if the certification is authentic or if the farrier is pulling your leg. Most organizations will be happy to accommodate you since this persons claim reflects on their organization. Also remember that one does not have to be certified to be good at what he/she does. I know several good farriers that are not certified and say they never will be because they don't think it is necessary and I respect them and their decision. Continued education is very important within the farrier industry and when one works to become certified the education is irreplaceable. As for me I plan to seek my certification through the AFA this year. It is tough and takes a lot of hard work but I believe it is worth it to further my career. Honesty is very important in any industry and I think it is sad when people choose deception to get clients instead of hard work. Just my two cents and I hope this helps you to make a good decision when hiring a farrier.

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