Westman Farriery

Westman Farriery GradDip ELR, Professional Farrier services since 1992. UC Davis Large Animal Head Farrier 2016-2024. Westman Farriery - Chief of Farrier Services

I am a therapeutic farrier and educator at a top veterinary school teaching hospital. I try and take an evidence based approach to making hoof care decisions. I am not tied to any one trimming or shoeing method, technique, or line of thought. My work evolves as industry knowledge base advances with better empirical evidence. I do what I believe to be best for the HORSE first and foremost and will

not compromise the overall health of the horse for performance. I value continued learning and evolution of my skill and knowledge through practice and study. I attend regular continuing education events and clinics, as well as review research and literature to attain a better understanding of the biomechanics of the the equine system.

06/15/2026

Another great Farrier Tip from our farrier friend Shane Westman. Shane utilizes an inexpensive foam gardening knee pad to help with hooves that are difficult to balance. Watching how the hoof compresses the foam, Shane can determine how to guide the trim. This is an option he uses when high-quality radiographs are not available to him.

Hoof balance is essential for maintaining your horse’s hoof quality. Many hoof issues can arise if hooves are not properly balanced. Ensuring your horse’s hooves are balanced is one of the many reasons why it is important to maintain a regular farrier schedule.

06/14/2026

I love my 3D Vet Anatomize distal limbs that I have, such amazing teaching tools! They don’t assemble themselves though! This must be the latest upgrade ;)

I’m so sad the hoof capsule and laminae parts got lost at baggage claim coming back from one of my trips.

06/13/2026

My friend and former colleague demonstrates the Kimzey Leg Saver

Those look like Westman feet. Westman client sighting! Working with multi Olympian Mr Peters at the WSHE’s Friday sessio...
06/06/2026

Those look like Westman feet.

Westman client sighting!

Working with multi Olympian Mr Peters at the WSHE’s Friday session. The team worked so hard in the heat of the day.

WF is at the Western States Horse Expo! Come to watch the great Steffen Peters and find me and Life Data Labs Inc. I’m a...
06/05/2026

WF is at the Western States Horse Expo!

Come to watch the great Steffen Peters and find me and Life Data Labs Inc.

I’m always excited to talk hoof and horse health!!

I wish to only receive texts like this. Thank you! I do love a talk about farrier stuff with students at the local unive...
06/03/2026

I wish to only receive texts like this.

Thank you! I do love a talk about farrier stuff with students at the local university.

Great opportunity!
06/03/2026

Great opportunity!

Working Student position available at Winterhaven Sporthorses in Davis! With the departure of one of our students to Grad school, we have a working student position available. 16-20 hours a week in exchange for board with lessons or lease horse with lessons. We are dressage and horsemanship based but accomodate all disciplines. DM for more information or to apply!

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05/28/2026

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Woodland, CA
95695

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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