UC Davis Veterinary Hospital Welcomes New Farrier

Shane Westman, APF, is a lifelong horseman and has worked as a farrier for 23 years.
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The University of California, Davis (UC Davis), veterinary hospital has introduced Shane Westman, APF, as a new member of the large animal clinic’s team of professionals.

As a lifelong horseman and a farrier for 23 years, Westman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic.

While growing up riding and working with horses in his home state of Washington, Westman decided to turn his horse hobby into a career and attended farrier trade school in 1992. He joined the American Association for Professional Farriers (AAPF) in its inaugural year as a founding member, and has since served on the board of directors for three years. Westman is passionate about promoting professional development through continuing education to help all farriers to constantly improve their practice. In addition, he has moderated roundtable discussions at the International Hoof Care Summit, demonstrated at the AAPF Hoofcare Essentials Clinic, and served as a farrier field representative at various equine trade shows.

Westman credits International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Famer Ric Redden, DVM, and his laminitis symposium, which he first attended in Louisville in 1994, for getting him hooked on professional development events. He has shared this passion for learning by volunteering at several events, including the Northwest Horse Expo, the Washington State Horse Expo, the Northwest Washington Horse Expo, and many local riding organizations and charity groups. Additionally, Westman spent five years presenting to students in the veterinary assistant program at Skagit Valley College, in Washington, which included classroom lectures and live demonstrations

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