Bartek Mission
To serve the Equine community with hoof care-centric preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic solutions that improve the overall health, usability (availability) and performance of the horse.
About Bartek Equine
Bartek Equine is an innovator in the science-based development and usage of the split-shoe approach to hoof care. Bartek Equine offers scientifically and practically proven shoeing solutions which contribute to healthier hooves by simulating barefoot conditions while maintaining full protection of the hoof.
The company’s patented Twin™ Shoe product line contributes to stronger, more balanced, and healthier hooves without sacrificing hoof protection.
Meet the Team
Bart Halsberghe
Bart Halsberghe is a double board-certified equine specialist (Dipl. ECVSMR, Equine; Dipl. ABVP, Equine Practice) with a focus on Equine Integrated Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (Cert. ISELP, cVMA, cVSMT, CERT) of which Podiatry is one of the cornerstones. Bart has over 20 years in-depth international experience covering all major equine disciplines and is founder of Global Equine Veterinary Consulting Ltd. providing world-wide veterinary related services.
Bart lives in Aalter, Belgium but spends about one third of his time in the US.
Eric Nielsen
Eric Nielsen is an international executive with over 25 years experience leading industrial companies in achieving improved short-term financial results and maximizing long-term shareholder value.
As an independent business professional, Eric supports growth focused capital equipment and industrial product companies, financial sponsors, and entrepreneurs with best practice advisory services in the areas of business strategy, M&A, operational excellence, product strategy/development, channel development, and organizational development. Often involved with complex or financially distressed situations, he also provides executive mentoring and interim CEO/COO services. Eric focuses on the activities of Bartek Equine in USA and Canada.
Eric lives in Burlington, Wisconsin, US.
Bart Decroos
Bart Decroos is a senior management executive with extensive international and broad cross functional experience. Bart focuses on the activities of Bartek Equine in Latin America, Oceania, Middle East and Africa.
Bart lives in Bruges, Belgium but spends about half of his time traveling globally.