My Services

 
I trim horse's hooves to be functional and healthy. My goal is to shape the hoof to be as close as possible to nature's design in a natural environment, where the hooves wear  according to the terrain. I avoid aggressive trimming and making major changes to the hoof in one appointment. If a hoof needs a major "makeover", it's best to do this over several trims at regularly scheduled intervals. For some "before" and "after" photos of hooves that I have trimmed, see the photo gallery page.

I provide hoof care services for most equines, provided that they are reasonably well trained to allow their feet to be handled and trimmed.  I  need a clean, level, and safe place to work. If a horse needs some education about proper conduct while being trimmed, and it takes more time to get the job done due to behavior issues, there will be an additional fee based on the time spent. Likewise, if a horse's hooves are grossly overgrown, there might be an additional fee if it takes longer than one hour to trim them. From a financial standpoint, it is in the owner's best interest to make sure that the horses are properly trained before the trimming appointment.

      

 

Hoof boots are an excellent tool for horses transitioning from shoes to barefoot, or horses that are challenged by hard or rocky ground. Boots with pads are  beneficial for horses with navicular, founder, or weak hooves to help the horse stay comfortable and moving properly. I am an  EasyCare dealer and provide expert fitting of EasyCare Gloves, Glue-ons, and Epic boots.

For horses needing more support than boots can provide, I offer hoof casting services. This versatile method of providing protection and support for the entire hoof can yield dramatic results in hoof wall growth and integrity. To read more about what hoof casts can do for your horse, go to Equicast.us