Christopher Eickhoff (Spokane, Wash.)
I am writing on behalf of Christopher Eickhoff, an AFA certified farrier who has been working in the Spokane area since 1988.
Chris has been my partner since 1985 and has been providing hoof care for the multitude of horses we have rescued over the last 25 years almost always free of charge. Christopher has a large number of clients and often works 6 and sometimes 7 days a week, and still fits in caring for the horses we have rescued who often have severely neglected feet in between and after his other appointments. Not only does he provide the hoof care for almost all of the 30 to 50 horses who are cared for at our facility, he also spends almost every moment of his free time feeding, watering and maintaining the grounds where my riding school and FCERC are located.
Not only is Christopher an excellent farrier he is also a wonderful role model for all of the young people who take lessons or keep their horses here, as well as the volunteers who give of their time at FCERC. Many of my students refer to him as the hardest working person they know and consider him a father figure as they grow up here at the "barn."
Christopher is known for his patience and empathy for older horses and has many geriatric horses in his book. He is also known for his ability to work with donkeys that he loves very much.
Chris Eickhoff is not only a shining example of a good farrier he is also a shining example of a good person.
—Cris Pemberton, Executive Director for Full Circle Equine Rehabilitation Center (Colbert, Wash.)
