Renowned farrier Edgar Lewis Watson died peacefully at his home in Keswick, Va., on Dec. 20. He was 81.

Mr. Watson was also a professional horseman and farm manager but ultimately made his living as a self-employed farrier. He liked to claim that his profession was also his hobby.

He was an active member of the American Farrier’s Association, the Artists-Blacksmith’s Association of North America, and the Virginia Horseshoers Association where he loved to take part in teaching clinics. He always said he gained as much knowledge as he passed on.