Eric Nygaard (Sarasota, Florida)
Eric has been a driving force in my career over the last 6 years. Although I have never formally apprenticed under his stewardship, he has taught me many lessons on business practices, finance practices, inventory and client relations through many hours of conversation at his supply shop checkout counter.
He’s a recognized veteran in the farrier industry and a superior businessman too. As a past American Farrier’s Association president, he knew what it meant to have comradery within the industry and he always made sure that you could contact him and ask anything. If he didn’t know the answer to your question, he’d find the answer. My only regret is not taking full advantage of his knowledge when I was a young farrier.
— Earl Ellerbee (Lake Placid, Florida)