Equine Barehoofcare & Rehabilitation
Bare Hoof Care for the Pleasure and Performance Horse
Your horse can be barefoot and have the healthiest hooves possible. Have problem hooves? These are the horses that benefit the most from a well executed natural hoof care program. These days we have many options like hoof boots and pads which can be taken off after your ride and gives your horse comfortable rest and enhances function for horses which need transition time a build a stronger hoof.
I use Equine Podiotherapy techniques to establish/maintain function and balance
-Rehabilitation and Management plans for horses with Seedy Toe(white line disease), Laminitis, Caudal heel pain (Navicular), Quartercracks...
-I Can work in conjunction with your vet
It is not only important to have a regular trimming cycle going for the Barefoot horse ( 4 weeks! ideal ) The diet needs to be addressed and balanced on an individual basis to grow a strong and healthy foot. Often when certain minerals are missing in the diet the hoof will reflect this, we cant expect for an unhealthy foot to function properly.
Prices/Policy
Initial Trim for a New Client $50
Monthly Maintenance Trim(4 weeks) $45
Maintenance Trim (over 6 weeks) $50
Severe Seedy toe or other hoof pathologies from $50 or prior arangement
An additional travel fee may apply if . Please check with me beforehand.
Please have your horse ready for the trim at the arranged time and if you have to cancel please do so at last 24h beforehand. If I am running late I will let you know at least 15min beforehand.
I am not just looking for a quick fix, I am interested in long term soundness for your horse. But it needs a dedicated owner who is interested to work with me together on the management plan for your horse. YOU are the one who can make the biggest change to your horses overall well-being.
Studied with the Australian college of Equine Podiotherapy
Distal Limb studies
Practical Hoof Care & Theory
Equine Biology
Veterinary Aspects of Professional Hoof Care
Biomechanics & the musculo-skeletal system
Nutrition as it affects the hoof
Hoof Boots for Rehabilitation and Competition
Advanced horse handling practices
Occupational Issues
Practice Management