“Be gritty, be prompt, be willing to learn,” are the three characteristics that Julia Lundeen says every new farrier needs to succeed in the industry. Julia Lundeen was honored as the 2023 Rising Shoeing Star Award winner at the International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program recognizes farriers making incredible progress in their first 3 years after farrier school. In partnership with industry suppliers, the program highlights the importance of education and motivates new farriers to succeed. The 2023 program sponsors are Pyranha Animal Health, Victory Racing Plate Co. and American Farriers Journal.