About Us

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) www.bwfa.net
• 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 www.professionalfarriers.com
• 2020 Southern Hemisphere Glushu Ambassador for Glue-U Adhesives. www.glue-u.com
• 2021 IAPF Dressage Credentialing
• 2021 Undertaking a Diploma with the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry. www.appliedequinepodiatry.org
• 2022 Lecturer, Nordic Hoof Summit, Flyinge Sweden NORDIC HOOF SUMMIT – Flyinge  
• 2023 Presenter, International Hoof-Care Summit, Cincinnati  Ohio USA  www.americanfarries.com/ihcs 
• 2023 Round Tabe Host, International Hoof-Care Summit, Cincinnati  Ohio  USA  www.americanfarriers.com/ihcs

I am also a member of the following Association 

Active Board member of Equine Soundness Professionals

www.equinesoundnessprofessionals.org

Equine Lameness Prevention Organization (ELPO) 

www.lamenessprevention.org

Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners

www.theneaep.com

Ontario Farriers Association

www.ontariofarriers.ca

American Farriers Association

www.americanfarriers.org

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.  

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) 

www.bwfa.net

• 2023 Member - International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF)

www.professionalfarries.com

• Currently undertaking the IAPF Foundation Credentialing

I am looking forward to attending the International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati Ohio, USA next year (2024)