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Farrier services available at Caledon Equine Hospital

Kevin Alcock

Kevin started riding at the age of 12 and began working in stables soon after. By 16, Kevin began apprenticing as a farrier and 5 years later began a business of his own. Kevin has now operated a successful farrier business for over 20 yrs, shoeing approximately 400 horses on a regular basis. Kevin’s practice consists of many breeds and disciplines with an interest in lameness.  Kevin also owns and operates Brookdale Farm in Uxbridge Ontario with his wife Bonnie Harrison.  Kevin is a member of OFA, AFA and sits on the Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association board of directors.

Sean Elliott, CF

Sean is a graduate of Olds College, Alberta.  He has twelve plus years shoeing experience from all over Canada and the US.  Sean is a certified member of the American Farriers Association, he is also a member of WCB (World Championship Blacksmith), AFA (American Farriers Association), and OFA (Ontario Farriers Association).  Sean’s clinical work was done in Alberta and in several locations in the US.  International competitor, founding member of Canadian Horseshoeing Championships, past Vice Chairman of the World Championship Blacksmith Competition for six years are all the qualities and past experience Sean brings to Caledon Equine Hospital when he works on our patients.  Sean specializes in handmade shoes both therapeutic and day-to-day performance.  "Pride in Craftsmanship"

Kathy Lesperance, CF

Cathy started her apprenticeship with Pat Cullen in the fall of 1981.  She worked with Pat for several months then went on to apprentice with Larry Lesperance.  Larry and Cathy worked together for several years until Larry retired from shoeing horses and Cathy continued the business. 

      Born with a passion for horses and an inherited interest in metal work, Cathy has been shoeing horse’ for almost thirty years.  Her practice consists of mostly hunters, jumpers, dressage, endurance, eventers and pleasure horses with an interest in lameness.  

     In 1988 Cathy was the team farrier for the Canada East Endurance team and accompanied the team to the championships in Kentucky where they won the silver medal. A couple of years later Cathy was the team farrier for the World Championship Endurance ride and assisted the team to win the gold medal.  In 1999 Cathy was the team farrier again for the Canada East Endurance team when they competed in the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg.

     Cathy purchased her first horse when she was fifteen.  She competed for many years in barrel racing and other speed games then became interested in eventing.  After many years competing successfully to Prelim level Cathy still has her retired eventer and rides for pleasure.

     Cathy is a member of the AFA and is a director on the board of the OFA.