Derek Poupard, CJF, Dip WCF

May 2006 - May 2009

  • Dubai Racing Club, contracted to Zabeel Stables, owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid  Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai

  • Shoeing grade 1 race horses, grand prix jumpers and dressage 

  • Specializing in therapeutic shoeing

  • Official Farrier at Dubai World Cup (world's richest race meeting of 25 million dollars)

Feb 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Equine Services Overseas Inc. Hillcrest, South Africa

  • Specialized in therapeutic shoeing for 2 equine hospitals

  • Senior Judge for South African Blacksmith and Farrier competitions

  • Lecturer and consultant on Laminitis

May 1996 - Jan 2003

  • Equine Services Overseas Inc Virginia, U.S.A. 

  • Worked alongside Dr. Steve O'Grady in our Podiatry Clinic (Hall of fame- American Farriers Association)

  • Lectured at A.F.A convention, University  of  Minnesota, California, South Carolina on podiatry

  • Wrote articles for American Farriers  Journal, North  American Veterinary Journal (co author to Dr O'Grady) and endless websites

  • Certified Farrier May 21, 1998. Certified Journeyman Farrier November 19 1999

  • United States highest written score C.J.F. theory 1999

  • Shod Columbian Show jumping team 2000 Sydney Olympics

  • Specialized in Glue-on Shoeing technology, quarter crack repair, foal extensions pre and post surgery, long toe low heel syndrome, navicular syndrome, natural balance  shoeing, laminitis, white line disease, and keratomas

Jan 1986 - Apr 1996 

  • Partnership with Dave Turner Master Farrier for 5 years then created a multi- farrier practise as sole owner

  • Co-Founded Natal Farriers Association

  • Chairman Natal Farriers Association

  • Shod winner of Rothman's July 1992- South Africa's richest horse race

  • Official Farrier for Durban Turf Club

Jan 1982 - Dec 1985

  • Apprentice to Dave Turner Master Farrier, South Africa

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