Beth Lewis (Rochester, N.H.)
Beth is not only incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to hoof care but also extremely well-educated in equine nutrition. I have three rescue horses that she trims, and she has helped me correct all of their hoof issues. She has really helped me put weight on them as well. My horses look fabulous thanks to her knowledge. She is extremely caring about all of her clients and always takes the time to be calm and patient when my horses are nervous. I can't say enough great things about Beth! Her wealth of knowledge is truly remarkable, I learn something new and interesting every time she visits.
— Abbi Gillis (Madison, N.H.)
Beth Lewis has been my AAPF mentor for just over a year now, since I finished farrier school in 2017. Beth is the kind of farrier that every client should hope for. She is punctual, dependable, knowledgeable, friendly and patient. She understands the needs of both her equine and human clients. She is not afraid to take on challenging cases, and works hard to facilitate veterinary care, working hand-in-hand with vets and clients as a team. She is excellent at reading X-rays and test results so she can help in the best way possible.
As a mentor, she educates at each stop, and during travel time in between stops. In fact, she never stops educating! She is available to me via text practically round the clock, whenever I have a question about one of my own clients or if I have been reading books or online material and have a question about what I've read. She is generous with her time and her materials. If she finds a deal on things like casting tape or packing material, she sends whatever it is my way. She's been a great traveling companion for me to continuing education venues like the International Hoof Care Summit and the ELPO International Lameness Prevention Conference.
I have gotten to know many of her clients, and it is quite obvious that they appreciate not only her skills, but also the relationship they have with her. Beth goes beyond being simply professional: she cares.
I would certainly not be the farrier I am today, or the farrier I will be, were it not for Beth's friendship and mentoring. I'm so thankful for the past year and am looking forward to many adventures to come!
— Rachel Nydam (Northbridge, Mass.)