Graduated Loveland High School 1956

United States Air Force 1956-1960

Cincinnati Milling Machine apprentice Program

Ohio Mechanical Institute

From humble beginnings to noted author in his field, to holding patents for the development of the Aluminum Horse Shoe and others, to being inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, Bob’s life today attests to his diligence and hard work to get an education and carve out a place for himself in today’s world. Bob’s first years in Loveland were along the East Miami River in a 16 x 16 tent where he lived with his parents and sister. The family eventually moved to the Wagner Building in Loveland where Bob stayed until his high school graduation. His resume from that point explains it all.

• Professional Farrier 1966

• Farrier at 3-Day World Event at Lexington, KY Horse Show 1978

• Taught Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing, Privately and at Diamond Oaks Vocational School Invented and Patented Aluminum Horse Shoe (Lightfoot), a Hoof Supplement (Nu-Foot) and a Topical (Fungidye)

• Discovered the cure for White Line Disease

• Author – American Farriers Journal, Anvil Magazine, The Horse

• Farrier Pan American Games 1987

• Consultant and Representative for Simonds

• International Consultant on Horse Disease, Horseshoeing and Blacksmithing, United States, Mexico, Canada

• Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association Hall of Fame

• Guild of Professional Farriers Lifetime Achievement and Journalism Award The Farrier Industry “Legend” 1975-2000

• American Farriers Association Humanitarian Award 2003 International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame 2003

• Member Syrian Shrine 1972

• Member Syrian Shrine Oriental Band

• Participant in Fundraising and Donor to Syrian Shrine Charities

• Potentate Syrian Shrine, Cincinnati, Ohio 2007