My horses have always been barefoot,
but not always sound. The solution I found was through a growing and
dynamic movement that supports the natural process of the horses hoof
incorporating trimming for soundness, providing proper nutrition and
a living environment that will keep horses sound and healthy. My hoof
care program encompasses these important aspects of horse management.
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I have been trimming my own
horses for about the last 4 years. Taking on clients in the last 2
years has greatly enhanced my practical knowledge about hoof health
and the care required to keep them healthy. I am currently a student
practitioner with the Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP)
program where I'll continue to gain practical and scientific knowledge
about how to keep horses healthy and sound. My clients have been pleased
to see their horses regain soundness and health through my program.
Give me a call to learn about my services and setup an appointment.
Prices: $45
trim; $30 boot fitting and/or repair; $45 training your horse and
you for handling and attention if required. Horses feet can reshape
and stay balanced with a consistent once-a-month program so I encourage
a 4-week trim schedule. I serve Amador, Calavaras and El Dorado counties.
$5 ranch call for calls greater than 25 miles from my home.
Resources
Pacific
Hoof Care Practitioners
A supportive network and educational organization for hoof care professionals
and horse owners based on a holistic and progressive approach.
American
Hoof Association An
organization of peer-reviewed hoof care professionals offering progressive,
preventative and rehabilitative services, education and information.
AANHCP
American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners.
Pete
Ramey Hoof Rehabilitation Specialist who provides clinics and
education on natural hoof care and rehab.
The
Horses Hoof is a web site dedicated to education and resources
on barefoot hoof care.
Barefoot
Trimming by Sally Hugg Sally
has 30 years experience working with horses, and in the last few years
has pursued a successful barefoot hoof trimming business. Located
in Butte County, Sally travels to various areas in Northern California
to help people keep their horses feet functional and healthy.
Barefoot
For Soundness is a website composed by Margorie Smith that is
a voice for the experience and observations of a dozen barefoot-horse
colleagues, plus the thoughtful contributions of many readers. Highly
recommended.
Iron
Free Hoof is a very informative site dedicated to natural horse
care and barefoot trimming
Research
Physiological
Trimming for a Healthy Equine Foot, Michigan State University
News Release, 2/1/2003.
