ERIC NEILSEN EQUINE SERVICES
Providing Professional Farrier Services and Horse Retirement Boarding
About.
I grew up in Central Oregon with horses as a way of life. During my teenage
years, I was Lead Wrangler for the local stables in Sunriver, OR. I taught riding
skills, guided pack trips, trained horses, worked with the local farrier and was hired
by ranches as a working cowboy.
After high school, I enlisted in the US Navy and entered the US Navy SEAL
program. I graduated with top honors and was Honorman of BUD’S Class
186. I served my country for eight years as a member of the US Navy SEAL
Teams. After the military, I moved my family to the Pacific Northwest, where I grew up.
I attended and graduated from Mission Farrier School with a world-class education in hoof science and Natural Balance principles. I have also had the great opportunity to be a US Forest Service packer for the Rocky Mountain Specialty Pack String, based out of Shawnee, CO. Using nine mules, we packed in over 600 loads of supplies and equipment throughout Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
I started Eric Neilsen Equine Services over 12 years ago due to my love and passion for working with horses. I provide professional farrier services and full-care retirement boarding.
As a Professional Farrier, I don’t believe I can ever stop learning how to care for the horse’s foot. This includes dietary needs as nutrition can greatly affect a horses’ feet. There are always new discoveries in science when it comes to the equine foot! I strive to stay up to date and consistently work to improve my knowledge in everything I do.
I am also committed to providing excellent care and comfort for the horses entrusted to my care!
Eric Neilsen
Owner/Manager