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With over 50 years of experience, Clive has dedicated his career to understanding how thoughtful hoof care can improve a horse's comfort, movement and long-term soundness. 

Following six years in the Household Cavalry, he went on to establish his own practice in Kent and has since shod and taught throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

Known for his progressive approach, Clive combines traditional craftsmanship with modern scientific understanding, continually refining his methods as new research and techniques emerge. He believes every horse should be assessed as an individual and that the best hoof care decisions come from careful observation, sound biomechanics and practical experience.

Inspired by clients who encouraged him to share his knowledge more widely, 

Clive founded Hoof Mastery to make modern hoof care education accessible, practical and easy to understand for horse owners and equine professionals alike.

Dave Nicholls is one of the UK's most respected farriers, with over 50 years of experience dedicated to advancing equine hoof care. 

After qualifying in 1972, he built an outstanding career in both clinical practice and education, including more than two decades as Resident Farrier at Liphook Equine Hospital, where he worked closely with veterinary specialists on complex lameness cases.

A passionate advocate for continual development within the profession, Dave is a partner in The Farriery Practice, Technical Director of Total Foot Protection Ltd, and continues to provide a specialist referral service for veterinary surgeons and fellow farriers. His expertise in lameness and evidence-based farriery has earned him international recognition.

Dave has served in senior leadership roles with the Equine Lameness Prevention Organisation, was inducted into the International Farrier Hall of Fame in 2021, and was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his outstanding services to farriery.

 Bobby is a highly respected farrier with 30 years' experience, working whith horses across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. 

Since qualifying, he has built a reputation for providing thoughtful, horse-centred farriery, with experience ranging from family horses and competition horses to rescue equines.

Passionate about improving equine soundness and welfare, Bobby has a particular interest in complex hoof and limb conditions. He works closely with veterinary practices on challenging cases and, where appropriate, uses thermal imaging as an additional diagnostic tool to help inform his farriery approach.

Committed to continual professional development, Bobby believes that the best outcomes come through lifelong learning, collaboration and tailoring hoof care to the individual horse.