Bent Tree Forge

Eric was Champion of the Open Division for the FSFA 2023 Contest. He was asked to judge Division 1, and is fully dedicated to teach, inspire, and motivate the next generation of forging farriers.

Eric Gilleland pays it forward. He has dedicated his life to the farrier trade. He spends most of his time trying to help the next generation improve the way we shoe horses. Either in the shop, under a horse, or on the phone in meetings discussing how to make the AFA Great!

Next on our leadership list is none other than
Eric Gilleland Director | CJF, TE, FE
Eric is part owner of Bent Tree Forge, Inc., a farrier service based out of Social Circle, Georgia. He is also a part owner of Hoof House Farrier Supply which he helped start in 2013. Eric began shoeing in 1990. Within the American Farrier’s Association he has served as Treasurer, Board of Directors Region 4, Certification Examiner, and Certification Instructor. Eric competes at the local contests and encourages other farriers to compete and strive for AFA Certification.