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Meet the team

Fred Hoekstra

Qualified Hoof Trimming Instructor

Tel: 0800 833 463
Email: fred@veehof.co.nz

Originally from Friesland, Holland, Fred Hoekstra moved out to NZ in 1990 to work on dairy farms but quickly realized that there was an opportunity for raising the standard of hoof care so returned to Holland, gained his Diploma in Hoof Care from PTC Oenkerk, returning to start his own business.

Fred is passionate about lameness and related issues, extending his business to importing and supplying hoof care equipment, and having gained his Instructors Diploma, is enthusiastic about extending the availability of hoof care training workshops nationwide. He is also keen to conduct further research in to lameness treatment and the benefits of preventative hoof care. He is currently the president of the NZ & Australian Hoof Trimmers Association.

Fred also enjoys engineering and is constantly looking for projects and /or ways to improve processes. He has also recently gained his gun license and is becoming increasingly competent at rabbit control.

Sandy Hoekstra

Office & Accounts Manager

Tel: 0800 833 463
Email: sandy@veehof.co.nz

Sandy’s role is extremely varied from managing the office and account administration to organising the hoof trimming workshops throughout New Zealand. She often attends the Field Days with Fred, enjoying the opportunity to talk face to face with people she often speaks to on the phone. Having two daughters (17 & 11) keeps her very busy and Sandy enjoys helping at school on a regular basis as well as going on school camps when possible. She enjoys the outdoors, reading and plays the piano regularly for their church services.

 

Frikkie Greybe

Operations Manager

Tel: 0800 833 463
Email: frikkie@veehof.co.nz

Frikkie joined the VeeHof team in June 2017. After finishing his studies in sports, he came to the realisation that building great teams in business is just as important as in sports. He has many years of management experience working in different industries, from tourism, airline catering to manufacturing, starting up and building sustainable business units and teams. These experiences encouraged him to complete his MBA at Nelson Mandela University in 2011.

Frikkie enjoys being outdoors with his family playing all kinds of sports. 

Janice Brown

Administration

Tel: 0800 833 463
Email: janice@veehof.co.nz

Janice grew up loving the rural way of life on a crop and sheep farm in Mid Canterbury. She has had 20 years of experience in administration with a short stint as a Massage/Reiki Therapist.  Janice has a positive, bubbly personality and enjoys talking with customers with the aim to provide the best service possible at Veehof, relishing in the diversity that is offered in the community.

Janice loves family time with her amazing husband, six adult children and two adorable Grandchildren, there is always fun to be had.  Janice thrives on the simple things in life, enjoying hiking in the outdoors in the never-ending beauty offered in New Zealand. She also enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time in the garden and is always intrigued to learn about healthy living.  You will always find a smile with Janice.

Brannon Favel

Trimmer

Tel: 0800 833 463
Email: info@veehof.co.nz

Brannon joined the VeeHof team in December 2016. After working with cattle in a stockyard for 3 years, Brannon decided to shift his career towards animal welfare.

Brannon enjoys spending time with his wife, son and young daughter, as well as tinkering in his workshop!