Dan is a graduate of the Kentucky Horse Shoeing School in Mt. Eden, Kentucky. He has been working as a professional farrier for over six years. He is member of the American Farriers Association. Dan regularly participates in clinics to enhance his knowledge.
Dan drawing side clips at the Southwestern Illinois College Horse Experience 2004
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Competition horses comprise much of Dan's regular business. He shoes competitive dressage horses, event horses, hunter/jumpers, barrel racers, endurance horses and some pleasure horses. He understands the specialized careers that each horse is trained to do, which is why he is able to produce a proper and balanced shoeing job to ensure the horse stays sound. With each horse he shoes he considers the types of terrain that the horses are worked on, their specific job, the way they move, their conformation and how to enhance their performance. This gives the horses Dan shoes a competitive edge.
Hot shoeing demonstration at the Southwestern Illinois College Horse Experience 2004
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Dan's specialized interests include foal podiatry and founder/laminitis. He has worked alongside many top lameness veterinarians in the Mid-West and the Mid-South in a combined effort to evaluate and treat some of the most serious hoof issues. Dan feels great satisfaction in being able to make lame horses sound.
Dan's farrier trailer can be seen working all over our area. Call or
email to find out if Dan is working in your area. He offers consulting on hoof lameness and disease. He also can be found working at horse shows and events.Dan also volunteers time to regional Pony Clubs and other horse organizations giving demonstrations and lectures on hoof care.
