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.

International Association of Professional Farriers and Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic annual vet/farrier clinic.Clini...
08/23/2025

International Association of Professional Farriers and Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic annual vet/farrier clinic.

Clinicians Mark Male CF APF-I (representing Glu-Shu) , Don Bryant CJF APF-I, Dr. Frank Reilly, and Dr. Kelsey Palsgaard.

Cascadia Equine is a very impressive, well thought out facility with a wonderful trio of vets and staff. A definite slant to podiatry work with an amazing open, safe, well equipped farrier area that should be the envy of others. Life Data Labs Inc.c.s

I love working with the Sacramento Zoo team on the hooved critters! I’ve looked forward to each visit over the years. My...
08/20/2025

I love working with the Sacramento Zoo team on the hooved critters! I’ve looked forward to each visit over the years.

My favorites.

08/16/2025
I sure had a lot of billing help with the new barn security staff at the boarding facility we were working at yesterday....
08/10/2025

I sure had a lot of billing help with the new barn security staff at the boarding facility we were working at yesterday.

*I did not put nor invite her up there, but hard to deny

Thank you Alyssa for the pics

The old setup. I like the van, but miss the topper.
08/09/2025

The old setup. I like the van, but miss the topper.

Wow, 10 years ago. Loved this setup.

Can I have it back? I need it.

08/04/2025

Sudden thunderstorms. Dry hot weather. Frequent bathing.

Our horses are exposed to environmental conditions during summer, frequently switching between wet, dry, and wet again. This cycle of wet-dry-wet-dry-wet puts extra strain on hoof integrity and creates the perfect opportunity for hoof cracks, chips, and peeling to occur. In this short article, we further discuss how the summer environment affects hoof quality and how to protect from it.

Learn More: https://www.lifedatalabs.com/external-hoof-protection-articles/protecting-hooves-during-summer

The new custom shortened handle makes it significantly more difficult to do my job.
08/02/2025

The new custom shortened handle makes it significantly more difficult to do my job.



Throwback: The shop supervisor caught taking a break to cool down in the Washington heat.
07/21/2025

Throwback: The shop supervisor caught taking a break to cool down in the Washington heat.

For your horse's health. There’s something in there we don’t want in there.Just never mind the eww factor
07/12/2025

For your horse's health. There’s something in there we don’t want in there.

Just never mind the eww factor

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1 Garrod Drive
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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