Michael DeLeonardo Jr., CJF, APF, RJF
Experience 46 years in the farrier industry, specializing in lameness issues
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American Farriers Association Certified Journeyman Farrier (C.J.F.), 1983
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American Farriers Association Certified Tester, 1987
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Nationally approved farrier competition judge, 1992
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Convention and seminar speaker
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Sits on the Editorial Advisory Board for the American Farriers Journal 2009 to present
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Written numerous published response segments for roundtable questions presented in the American Farriers Journal - 2000 to present
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Sits on the Board of Directors for the Hoof Care Research Society- 2012 to present
Clinical Farrier Consultant with various veterinary services
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Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic, Salinas CA
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Ausaymas Veterinary Service, Hollister CA (Resident Farrier 1985-2000)
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Byerly Veterinary Service, San Juan Bautisita CA
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Monterey County Equine, Inc., Prunedale CA
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Adobe Veterinary Service, Santa Cruz CA
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Dr. Rich Reddings, Louisville KY
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Estrella Equine Hospital, Paso Robles CA
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Inspiritus Equine Napa CA.
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Healing Hands Equine Mobile veterinary Service AZ.
Achievements
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Farrier Industry Association Vice-President, 2006
(President, 2007-2008 term)
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American Farriers Association Officer (President, 1995-1997 and Vice-President, 1994-1995)
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Western States Farrier Association Officer (President for six 2 year terms, Vice-President, 1992-1993)
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Head Coordinator for annual Western States Farrier Association “Northern California Classic Competition and Clinic”, 1990-2000
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Numerous “Service in “Farrier Education Appreciation” Awards
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Inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, 2008
Business
DeLeonardo Farrier Sevice Consultant -2014 to present
DeLeonardo Farrier Sevice, 1972 to present
Integrated Equine Infrared, 2010 to present. General Partnership. Staff includes two veterinarians, farrier (CJF) and business manager
DeLeonardo Farrier Center, 2001-2011
Professional Affiliation
Horse Industry Professionals Protecting Our Horses (HIPPOH) , CEO, 2013 to present
Technical Director, EquineIR™, a division of United Infrared, 2009 to present
American Farrier's Journal, Editorial Advisory Board, 2008 to present