Rick is now volunteering as a BWFA TESTER to host BWFA testing at his place in Batesville, Arkansas.
Professional Horseman and Trainer known for his Noavel Headstall, Rick was a regular Clinician at every BWFA event back in 2001-2006, joined our Horseshoe’n Time TV group and started his own show while he travelled tirelessly all over the U.S. (and abroad) to demonstrate the safety of using his patented Noavel Headstall.
It has been quoted by Farrier Educators as, “The Farriers’ best friend” as farriers are some of his best customers.
Rick joined the BWFA as a JII Certified Farrier in 2002.

Rick was inducted into the BWFA Hall of Fame in 2015.
Here with his wife Shawna, in front of his display in the Hall of Fame Museum at the BWFA Headquarters.
Contact Rick Wheat personally by phone at (870) 307-5274
They also operate Therapeutic Riding Stables,
W Heart W at: www.WHeartW.com

BWFA current and lifetime members and graduates of Horseshoeing Schools, apprentices and non-certified good ole farriers are all welcome!! Rick offers a short refresher course and testing for your level of experience along with his expert SAFE horse handling Noavel Headstall knowledge and expertise.