Chase Davis

Traveled to various states for horseshows and shoe and alternate farms. Maintained lots of hunter&jumper show horses.

• Streamlined workflow efficiency by regularly maintaining and organizing tools and equipment.
• Expanded professional knowledge through continuous education in farriery techniques and practices.

• Optimized workload management by scheduling appointments efficiently according to geographic location and client
• Supported equine health by identifying and addressing hoof issues such as lameness, cracks, and abscesses.
• Contributed to improved horse comfort through expert application of therapeutic shoes when needed.

• Developed lasting client relationships through excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enhanced horse performance with precise and balanced shoe fittings.
• Demonstrated professionalism by adhering to ethical practices within the farriery industry.
• Adapted to diverse working conditions at various barns, stables, or private farms.
• Collaborated with veterinarians to develop comprehensive treatment plans for horses with complex hoof issues.
• Participated in industry events like conferences and workshops to network with fellow farriers and learn from leading experts.
• Maintained a clean and safe work environment by following proper farrier safety protocols.

• Shod quarter horses, consisting of reining horses, roping horses, sorting horses, barrel horses, mares, babies
• Contributed to improved horse comfort through expert application of therapeutic shoes when needed.
• Performed accurate gait analysis to determine appropriate shoe modifications for enhanced movement quality in

• During this time I was gluing on various foal extensions, and plating horses.
• Worked on hundreds Tb sales yearlings, 2 year olds, and race horses monthly.
• maintained 60+ hunters & jumpers sales horses as well.
• Adapted to diverse working conditions at various barns, stables, racetracks, or private farms, and sales grounds.

• Gained lots of horsemanship skills
• Improved efficiency within the workplace by maintaining clean, organized workspaces for both humans and horses involved in the process.
• Assisted in forging custom horseshoes from various materials such as aluminum, steel and specialty metal alloys.

Learned all about trimming babies, yearlings, two year old Tb, as well as mares. Applying various techniques and shoe applications to correct conformation in babies. As well as addressing cases in founder and white line.

• Enhanced horse performance by providing regular hoof maintenance and shoeing services.

Learned how to pull shoes and finish horses and well as grind shoes, cut pads etc

• Handled difficult or uncooperative animals with patience, compassion, and expertise to reduce stress during procedures.
• Gained valuable hands-on experience as an apprentice under an experienced farrier before transitioning into assistant role responsibilities fully independently handling tasks assigned progressively over time.