Gil Gooden

Objective 

My goal regarding The Equine Sciences Academy is to be the best instructor that I can be, and to instill the skills and knowledge of my trade into others. In return I am helping more horses then I could by myself   

 

Experience  

Traditional Farrier 

  Graduated N C School Of Horseshoeing Aug. 1978 

  I started my career in the Western Piedmont area of N. C. 

  First clients were horses that nobody else wanted to touch. 

  Soon built up a reputation and started working at show barns. 

  Continued Farrier education by going to clinics, conventions and workshops etc  

 

Natural Hoof Care Provider 

Entered private studies of Natural Hoof Care, Nov. 2003 

Began AANHCP training program in April 

2005 Was Listed as Certified Practitioner by AANHCP Oct. 2005  

Became Field Instructor, Support Group Leader and Clinician Feb 2006 

Held First Natural Hoof Clinic Nov.2006  

Ceased my obligations and positions with AANHCP Nov 2006 Joined the ESA as a Field Instructor  

 

One of the Founding Members of The American Hoof Association Aug..2006 Voted in as AHA Board Member, Sept.. 2006  

 

Education 

Graduate Of NC School of Horseshoeing 

Completed AANHCP Certification  

 

Interests  

I love to teach and work with people and horses especially when they want to learn.