About Us
Wesley Stewart
I began my Horseshoeing career in 1985 when I shod my first horse unassisted and unsupervised
My passion for Hoof Care drives me to continue my Education so I can advance my knowledge and skills.
Education and Achievements
- 1997 - Diploma in Horseshoeing from the USA.
- 1998 - Certified Farrier with the Brotherhood of Working Farriers (USA)
- 2012 - Accredited Professional Farrier with the International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF)
- 2018 - IAPF Foundation Credentialling.
- 2019 - IAPF Hunter/Jumper Credentialing
- 2019 - President of the Australian Branch of the International Association of Professional Farriers. IAPF - Australia
- 2020 - Southern Hemisphere Glushu Ambassador for Glue-U Adhesives.
- 2021 - IAPF Dressage Credentialing
- 2021 - Undertaking a Diploma with the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry
- 2022 - Lecturer, Nordic Hoof Summit, Flyinge Sweden NORDIC HOOF SUMMIT – Flyinge
- 2023 - Presenter, International Hoof-Care Summit, Cincinnati Ohio USA
- 2023 - Round Tabe Host, International Hoof-Care Summit, Cincinnati Ohio USA
- 2023 October - Daisy Bicking 4 day Hands-On Clinic
- 2023 - Enrolled in the International School of Integrative Hoofcare - Australia
- 2023 - Yogi Sharp, The Equine Documentalist in Australia Clinics
I am also a member of the following Association
Active Board member of Equine Soundness Professionals
www.equinesoundnessprofessionals.org
Equine Lameness Prevention Organization (ELPO)
Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners
Ontario Farriers Association
American Farriers Association
Being involved with these associations help me to advance my knowledge and skills and to make sure I am up with the latest scientific information and advances in Farriery Science
Each year I try to attend as many Clinics, webinars and Conferences throughout the world as possible
Doing this offers me the latest scientific information & research on topics, such as Nutrition, Rider Influence, Surface Conditions impact, Locomotion, Muscle & Joint problems and all things related to the Horse, Limb and Hoof.
Kari Bolz
While I am relatively new to the Hoof Care world, my love of horses has existed since an early age.
I have a desire to excel at my newfound Profession for the betterment of the Horse.
Education & Achievements
- 2023 - Farrier Member with the Brotherhood of Working Farriers (USA)
- 2023 - Member - International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF)
- Currently undertaking the IAPF Foundation Credentialing
- 2023 October - Daisy Bicking 4 day Hands-On Clinic
- 2023 - Enrolled in the International School of Integrative Hoofcare - Australia
- 2023 - Yogi Sharp, The Equine Documentalist in Australia Clinics
I am looking forward to attending the International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati Ohio, USA next year (2024)
Announcement
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in Wesley Stewart Farrier Services as your Hoof Care Professional