Equine Orthopedics
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NAME : Jorge "Coco" Fernandez
PROFESION : Certified Master Farrier
PLACE OF BIRTH : PERU - Lima (South America)
RESIDENT OF USA : Since 1989
EDUCATION :
Graduated from " Oklahoma Farrier's College " under Bud Beaston (Horseshoeing Hall of Fame),as a Master Farrier and Equine Orthopedics in 1990 with Honors.
2006 Fellowship with Journeyman Farrier Jack Hammonds - Official Farrier for the northern california horse racing circuit.
RELATED EXPERIENCES :
Lecturer in Seminars including:
USA :
Monterrey,Jackson,Santa Ynez,Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego in California and other States: Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Oregon, Wisconsin, and New York.
Peru :
Lima - Race Track (Hipodromo de Monterrico)
Lima - Association of Peruvian Paso Horses - Two times
Lima - Criadero Recoveco , Sr. Peter Koechlin (private)
Lima - Criadero Sr. Jose Risso Matellini (private)
Lima - Criadero Sres. Fernando y Elsa Puga (Invitational)
Lima - Criadero Sr. Brany Zavala (private)
Honduras :
* 2007 gave seminar to the Peruvian Paso association of Honduras.
* 2007 gave seminar to the Association of the Iberic horse of Honduras.
* 2007 Private seminar in "Rancho Zamorano".
Click on "CLINICS" to see details and pictures.
OTHER EXPERIENCES :
* Official Farrier for the 2008 South American "Breeder's Cup (Grade 1)" Horse Race - Copa Falabella.
* Invited by the 2008 south american Breeder's Cup comision to give a demonstration on orthopedic shoeing for owners, trainers, jockeys and grooms.
* Invited speaker for the 2008 Peruvian Paso Congress in Sta Ynez, California.
* Invited speaker in the 2006 Peruvian Paso Congress in Sta Ynez , California.
* Official Farrier for the "Triple crown Peruvian Paso Show - Gold Rush" in las Vegas, Nevada.
* Gave seminar for the Gold Rush Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
* Official Farrier for the 2005 USA Nationals - Peruvian Paso Breed- in Texas.
* Official Farrier for the 2004 USA Nationals - Peruvian Paso Breed- in Texas.
* Performed Orthopedic Shoeing for TV Show "Compacto Hipico" in Peru
* Performed Orthopedic Shoeing in Thoroughbred Race Tracks and Training centers.
* Performed Shoeing for Top Arabian Barn : De Long Pre Arabians.
* Performed Orthopedic Shoeing for Top Running Quarter Horse Farm in the Nation: " Rolling A "
* Performed Shoeing for Top POLO Barn,owned by Rock Star Ginger Baker.
* Performed Orthopedic Shoeing for Movie Stars : Bo Derek and Darryl Hannah.
* Performed Shoeing for Top Endurance Barn owned by Haidi Davis.(Central Coast Champions)
* Performed Shoeing at several Horse Shows.
* In the Peruvian Paso gaited field,I have been doing the National Champions of Champions Breeding
and Performance Stallions like : Me llamo Peru,Norte y Sur,Ventarrones,Tabernero,Dominguero
Don Diego de la Vega,Don de Mando,and Mares like Quesadilla,CJ,Amaretta,Salsa del Sur,Alheli,etc.
* I have performed Orthopedic shoeings for Top Peruvian Paso Ranches like : Meadow Spring Ranch, Hacienda la Cumbre,Rancho Chahuchu,Rancho Domingo,Rancho Que Sabe,Rancho de la Florecita, Rancho de Colores,Stone Wall Ranch, among others.
Currently I am working for Rancho Chahuchu, Hacienda La Cumbre, Stone Wall Ranch among others.
REFERENCES:
* ALAMO PINTADO EQUINE HOSPITAL - Santa Ynez, California :
(805) 688- 6510
DVM Dr. Greg Parks - DVM Dr. Mark Rick
* The Equine Center (Horse Clinic) -San Luis Obispo, California :
(
805) 541-6367
Dr. Jim Waldsmith, Dr. Laura Werner and Dr. Tanja Winkler.
* LARGE ANIMAL PRACTICE HOSPITAL- Los Osos, California :
(805) 528- 0961
DVM Dr. Don Warden
* RANCHO CHAHUCHU- Santa Ynez, California :
(805) 736- 6028
Manager-Trainer : Dante Mazzi
* HACIENDA LA CUMBRE - Santa Ynez, California :
(805) 693- 5732
Owners- Karen and Bob Calentine
* STONE WALL RANCH - Santa Cruz, California :
1-800- 847- 9274
Owners - Polly and Rodney Mclain
* TARVER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCH - Los Osos, California :
(805) 528- 5748
Owners - Cindy and Rich Tarver |