| Clinics taught at the Epona-Institute are taught by Monique Craig unless otherwise specified.
We have talented and experienced instructors who have devoted a considerable about of time interning under Monique and they assist in giving one on one instruction and attention at clinics.
Gene Lelm has been a farrier for over 35 years; he has shod horses all over the country. Gene started his career with Paints and Appaloosas in Minnesota and then Nevada, moving to San Luis Obispo County in 2007.
Gene has been a dedicated student and teacher of the Epona Method since 2009. When Gene is not shoeing at the Epona-Institute, he can be found out on the road sharing his knowledge of EponaShoe with other farriers and barefoot trimmers.
Gene's compassion and love for horses comes out in his shoeing philosophy; "I always try to take into consideration the well being of the whole horse, not just the feet."
Rick Camerena is the newest addition to the EponaShoe team. He has been working under Monique Craig for the last year and he brings with him over 8 years of experience with high-end rodeo and western horses.
Having grown up and worked on the central coast his entire career, Rick has been responsible for shoeing horses of all disciplines, breeds, and sizes. His impressive resume boasts world champion horses from multiple disciplines.
Rick sums up his shoeing philosophy by saying, "Shoe to what the horse needs, not what you think it should be. Stay open minded!"
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