<div>I want to share a story about someone who has become like a little brother to me—Mitchel. His life has not been easy. He grew up on the streets, surrounded by chaos, and for years he struggled to find a way forward. On September 1st, 2024, he made the life-changing decision to get sober, and since then he has been fighting every single day to build a new life.
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<div>In December 2024, Mitchel came to apprentice under me as a farrier. I’ve watched firsthand as he’s poured his heart into this craft. Horses have become more than just animals to him—they are his therapy. They give him peace, grounding, and a purpose that helps him stay sober. Every day I see how the work steadies him, challenges him, and gives him a future he never thought possible.
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<div>Now, Mitchel has an opportunity to take the next step: attending Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School. This is where he can get the education, training, and certification to turn his passion into a lifelong career. The grant will cover tuition, tools, and living expenses while he’s there. But more than that—it will give him hope. It will give him a way to stand on his own two feet, support himself, and continue building the life he’s worked so hard for.
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<div>Mitchel’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances. Helping him get to school isn’t just about funding an education—it’s about investing in a young man who has fought through the darkest parts of life and is choosing a brighter future. Horseshoeing isn’t just a trade for him; it’s his therapy, his lifeline, and his path forward.
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<div>I believe in Mitchel with everything I have, and I know that with this opportunity, he will become not only a skilled farrier but also a living example of what happens when you don’t give up.
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John Walker

Elaine Jarvie

Jesse Wise

Shoeing a New Path: Help Mitchel Build His Future

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