School Staff

Dusty has been shoeing horses full-time since 1992 after working for his father, who is also a Certified Journeyman Farrier, for several years.  He has been involved in the horse industry for over 36 years as a youth competitor, amateur competitor, and now as a father of a youth competitor in both riding and farriery.  

In 1995, Dusty began working towards his Certified Farrier certification.  Soon after, he earned his certification as a Certified Journeyman Farrier.  In 1996, Dusty began competing in horseshoeing competitions around the United States and Canada, advancing from a Division I competitor to the Open Division within one year.  Dusty was asked to become an American Farrier's Association Certification Tester in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with Examiners.   He was then asked to become an American Farrier's Association Provisional Examiner in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with Examiners and became an Examiner in 2003.  He is currently one of twenty Examiners within the AFA that certify farriers under its current guidelines.  Dusty competed at the Convention Competition earning a spot on the American Farriers Association Team in February of 2009.  He was also nominated by members of the American Farrier's Association as "Outstanding Educator", "Outstanding Clinician" and "Edward Martin Humanitarian Award" in 2009 and was awarded the 2010 "Outstanding Educator". He has been featured on Stan Mullin's podcast giving his life story and advice on navigating the world as a farrier.

Dusty has been given the opportunity to attend and give clinics in Brazil, Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the United States.  He has been a Mustad Clinician and traveled giving clinics for Mustad/Delta and Kahn Forge as a clinician and product developer.

Dusty has competed as a competitor on the American Farrier's Association Team and the World Championship Blacksmith Team.  He also won the hard-earned Stonewell Striker of the Year for 2011.  He has completed the F.I.T.S. Exam (Farrier International Testing System) which is an international farrier testing system and is now an Examiner with that organization and believes in further education through competition, certification, and clinics. In addition, Dusty has earned the recognition of AWCF through the Worshipful Company of Farriers. 

He brings all these experiences back with him to his students. Dusty has been lucky to find a trade that he loves to do and his passion is teaching others to love their career and not just settle for a JOB.

Remington graduated from horseshoeing school in 2011 and immediately immersed himself in every aspect of the trade. After apprenticing and running his own business in Northern Kentucky, he took an opportunity with the Podiatry Department at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. While competing in local horseshoeing contests, he also developed a strong appreciation for new modalities in therapeutic shoeing. A dedicated member of the American Farriers Association, Remington achieved his CF in 2013, CJF in 2014, and most recently earned the new CRP certification in summer 2025—passing all portions on the first attempt. At the 2015 AFA Convention, he was awarded the High Point score for the CJF written exam. Since graduating college in 2009, Remington has continuously sought new avenues of learning, from serving as an AFA Certification Tester to now giving back as an instructor at Five Star. Outside the forge, Remington and his wife Lindsey compete in ranch versatility events with their mare, Dolly. In summer 2025, Remington and Dolly earned the Overall Rookie Amateur World Championship at the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Show in Amarillo, TX. Remington is truly immersed in all aspects of the equine industry, and his passion for the horse drives everything he does. We’re proud to have him as part of the Five Star team and look forward to the impact he’ll continue to make with our students and clinics. 

Jerry has been a farrier since returning from Vietnam in 1970 and has taught and apprenticed many young farriers over the past 45 years.  He passed his Certified Journeyman Farrier certification at the age of 50 and has competed in many farrier competitions. Jerry has moved his shoeing business from Texas to the Minco area and spends time with the students and teaches at the school. He is able to offer real-world experience as well as practical instruction to go along with his well-known laugh. 

Staci has been involved in the farrier industry over the past 32 years and has served many roles with the school and farrier world.  Staci has a Bachelor of Business Administration,  Bachelor of Science in Education and Master's in Educational Leadership and fills the role of the Administrator at the school. She will be in charge of getting students enrolled. curriculum and all other enrollment issues. She currently teaches business and computers at the local high school. Staci has written a practical study guide and a flashcard study system for preparing for the certification process called "Let's Get Practical" which is sold throughout the United States.

F.S.H.S is blessed to have guest clinicians come to the school and teach on occasion. We host clinics at least once a month and our students travel to clinics while attending school. We feel it's important for students to get more than one perspective and what better way to do that than to expose our students to farriers around the world.