I grew up in Colorado in a horse family where I started shoeing my own horses and occasionally a neighbor’s horse at the age of 12 and have been involved in the horse industry my whole life. During the 1980's and early 1990's I trained, showed and bred Paints and Quarter Horses professionally. During this time I competed in many different disciplines which developed my eye towards movement and balance.
I graduated from Lamar Community College (Colorado) Farrier Science in 1982.
About Me,
Followed by two years of apprenticeship with Nationally recognized farriers. I am currently in my 21st year of horse shoeing.
I continue my education by attending clinics throughout each year to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.
As a professional farrier, I am proud to service your horse's ever-changing needs. My blacksmithing is aimed to help exceed your expectations of your horse's health, strength, and stamina. My expertise and desire to see your horse excel enables me to take real pride in my level of craftsmanship. I love what I do and I'm proud of my work.
It is my goal to provide you with service and results second to none. I am respectful and courteous, and I will treat your horse with patience and kindness.
What you can expect from me...
- I keep a strick appointment book. Appointment reminders are sent via email the weekend of your upcoming appointment.
- We have on line invoicing and payment options.
- I return calls promptly and honor my appointments on-time. I do not run behind schedule often, but if I do, I will always call you.
- I will perform superior quality work & allow myself the time to complete my scheduled work without overlooking any detail of your horse's needs.
- I will gladly take the time to answer your questions and attend to your concerns. Working as a team with your Veterinarian or trainer is part of my service and encouraged for the best results!
- I will treat your horses with kindness and patience, even if I don't always remember "their" name.
- I will follow-up with you and check in on your horse to track improvements, especially during times of injury/illness. Your horse's comfort and progress is very important to me.
- Our business relationship is my privilege and I will treat it as such. No hidden fees or obscure pricing. Not now, not ever.
- I have a clientele base of over 18 years; that is not built by accident, its built on dedication.
What I expect from you...
- Please contact me in advance if you cannot keep your scheduled appointment. I appreciate any amount of advance notice. I respect you and your time and I expect the same of you. For non-emegencies and no-shows, a fee may be assessed.
- Please let me know if you have acquired a new horse or you no longer have a horse that I am expecting to service. I like to know what services I am to perform so I can block out enough of my schedule for you. I like to run an on-time service for all clients.
- Please keep me informed... Please relay anything that you or your Vet/trainer feels that I should know. Communication is an important component in keeping your horse sound and competitive.
- Please have your horses caught/ready for me to work. They should be reasonably clean and dry because wet and muddy hooves are difficult to hold. Please provide solid ground & power.
- Please understand that Payment is due upon completion of service unless prior arrangements have been made. Acceptable forms of payment include cash & checks. If your not there we will happily bill you and give you an online option.
- After I perform my work, I prefer to schedule our next appointment. In doing so, your horse is kept on a schedule that benefits your horse's health and it allows me to group my appointments geographically to reduce travel time & expenses. If you would like to arrange an appointment at a later date, please allow a 1-week notice.
