1992 -1st place BWFA/ AFA Eagle Eye Shoeing Competition (TN).
-BWFA Rookie Farrier of the Year (NC).
1994 -GERL Certificate of Appreciation (GA).
-GDCTA Show Farrier Appointment (GA).
1995 -Atlanta Cup Show Farrier Appointment (GA).
-BWFA Journalism of the Year (KS).
-Featured Biography, HORSE SENSE Magazine (GA).
1996 -Atlanta Celtic Festival Show Blacksmith Appointment (GA).
-GHJA Show Farrier Appointment (GA).
-XXXII Olympic Games Show Farrier Appointment (GA).
1997 -CNN Interview, CNN FUTURE WATCH (GA).
1998 -AMERICAN FARRIERS JOURNAL Certificate of Appreciation (WI).
1999 -Induction, BWFA Hall of Fame (GA).
2000 -Interview, "The MagnaField Equine Unit," HORSE CONNECTION Magazine.
-Interview, "Knowing The Difference Between Thrush & Canker," Horse-Drawn News.
-Interview, "Farriery Facility Opens," EQUUS Magazine.
-Interview, "Making The Bed," STABLE MANAGEMENT Magazine.
2001 -Interview, "The Science of Horseshoeing," THE CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE Magazine.
-Interview, "Fancy Footwork," THE BACKSTRETCH Magazine.
2005 -Honored with the establishment of a namesake award, The Ledbetter Award. Bestowed
upon farriers, veterinarians and horseowners for " faithful and continued support " to the
Farriers' National Research Center (GA).
2007 -BWFA Master Farrier Certification.
-FNRC Farrier Science Degree.
-FNRC President of Sales & Marketing, New Product Development.
-Guest on "Horseshoe'n Time-Let's Talk" TV show.
-Pierce Farrier Supply Farrier Lifetime Achievement Award (N.C.).
-HorseSouth Magazine "Georgia's Favorite Farrier."
