Having grown up on the family farm where horses were a part of the farm operations, I learned early on how to care for horse’s feet. As a kid, I watched and learned from my grandfather and father how to trim and shoe horses. It was very important that the horses stay sound in order to perform their work around the farm. When I grew big enough, I got hands on experience.

In later years, as I acquired horses of my own, I found it hard to find a reliable farrier so I began to perform hoof care for my own animals. During this time I became good friends with a professional farrier and began working part time assisting him. One of our customers that I assisted in providing hoof care and shoeing services was a local Thoroughbred race track. From these early experiences I learned and developed my skills. Eventually, providing horseshoeing and hoof care services became a profession.