Cody Gregory | CJF, ASF, FWCF Honours

   

Meet Cody Gregory

Cody Gregory is a world-class farrier, blacksmith, and competitor with a lifetime of experience and a passion for excellence in the trade. He trimmed his first pony and forged his first shoe at just four years old, and by the age of eight, he was shoeing horses solo. Long before finishing grade school, Cody was already forge-welding and crafting everything from hoof picks to knives.

His competitive career began early—Cody won his first buckle in a farrier competition at age six. Since then, he has competed across the U.S. and internationally. He served as the alternate for the American Farrier’s Team in 2012, where he won first place in the Internationals Alternate Class at Stoneleigh. He went on to earn a spot on the World Champion Blacksmith Team in 2013, 2014, and 2015, and was part of the winning team at the Calgary World Championships in 2015. Cody was also the WCB National Champion in 2014 and the top-placing American at Calgary in 2013. He’s a past winner of the prestigious Capewell Cup at the American Farrier’s Association Convention and Contest.

Cody holds an impressive list of credentials: he became the youngest AFA Certified Farrier at age 14 and earned his Certified Journeyman Farrier designation at 15. By 17, he had received a Diploma from the Worshipful Company of Farriers, followed by an AWCF at 19. In 2024, he achieved the coveted FWCF with Honours—one of the highest recognitions in the craft.

Known for his love of competition, Cody often speaks about the value of setting goals and learning through practice. His drive to build the perfect tools for both the rigours of competition and the demands of daily farrier work has shaped his unique approach to toolmaking. Combined with years of teaching at Heartland Horseshoeing School, Cody brings both deep expertise and a desire to pass on his knowledge.

Want to learn more?

Listen to Cody Gregory on the Mullins Farrier Podcast
Interview by Brian Mullins, CJF