Kelvin is the owner of The Shoeing Lab and has been a farrier for nearly forty years and has served as the British Team Farrier for Endurance GBR since 1992, supporting teams at six World Equestrian Games, twelve European Championships, six World Cups, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
He has won Bronze and Silver Shoeing Awards from the WCF and over 35 Best Shod titles.
The equestrian teams he’s worked with have won Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.
He is the resident farrier at Hartpury Therapy Centre (since 1996), lectures at Hartpury College, and works with ten veterinary practices. He’s been a trusted second opinion for farriers and vets since 1988 and has trained over twenty apprentices.
Kelvin runs Sandpitt Forge, a busy practice serving horses across all disciplines and levels.
He’s developed sport horseshoes and orthotics now used in scientific trials and runs regular clinics for farriers and owners.
He has worked across Europe and the Middle East and advises clients in the UK and abroad.
