Phil was destined to become a farrier from an early age, riding in pony clubs and local show events. During his teenage years Phil spent his free time shadowing and learning his early skills from local farriers, which only increased his desire to start his training. In 1999 Phil started his apprenticeship with acclaimed Essex based farrier Gavin Adams D.W.C.F. Following the completion of his apprenticeship, achieving high grades for both practical and theory in his final exam, Phil became registered with the Worship Company of Farriers and the European Farriers Association as a fully qualified and competent farrier. Phil returned home to the Cotswolds to spend a year freelancing for local farriers to gain further experience and learn more specialist skills. In early 2005 Phil founded 'Brush Farriery Services Limited' and to date the company looks after some 650 equines, including some high-profile clients. In 2009 Phil gained Approved Training Farriery status and has so far trained Three highly skilled qualified farriers.
Away from work Phil enjoys spending time with his family and training for Duathlons. Phil has represented Great Britain in Duathlon serval times and to date has a won a bronze medal in the European middle-distance duathlon championships which were held in Viborg Denmark.
Marie grew up in a small village just outside of Thame in Oxfordshire. Marie's passion for horses developed from an early age spending much of her childhood and teens riding her pony. After completing her secondary education Marie's passion for horses developed into a career in the racing industry which included positions with high profile racing yards. Marie has a key role within Brush Farriery Services, undertaking all account and admin roles.
Marie has kept her keen interest in horses and also loves her new found sport, Competing in Duathlons. Marie has competed in Sprint Duathlons for Great Britain gaining Two World Championships Bronze Medals A European Championships Bronze Medal, And a Gold Medal in 2020.
Theo joined us at Brush Farriery Services Ltd in January 2023 and has been working a couple of days a week shadowing Phil. Theo has now been accepted into Warwickshire College and will start his apprenticeship with Brush Farriery Services Ltd in August 2023.
Before joining us Theo had spent time at weekends with another local farrier practicing shoe making and as well as this Theo has his own workshop set up at home where he is proving very talented at making metal sculptures and decorations out of horse shoes.
In his spare time Theo enjoys playing cricket for Dumbleton, The Seniors 1st division of the Gloucestershire league and is a member of Gloucester County Pathway Squad. As well as this Theo loves Spending time with his family and shoe making.
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