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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 schooling on 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.
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 In addition to trimming, I am an Easy Care dealer and offer expert fitting of EasyCare Epics, Bares, G-2s,and Boa Boots. I am also a certified Swiss Horse Boot fitter. To read a review of these unique boots click here. I usually have several sizes of the new Renegade hoof boots available to my clients. For horses transitioning from shoes to barefoot, or horses who are challenged by hard or rocky ground, hoof boots are an excellent tool to help the horse stay comfortable and moving properly. Boots with pads are beneficial for horses with navicular, founder, or weak hooves transitioning out of shoes. |
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