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What Exactly IS a Natural Trim?
Sounds A Little Scary!
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But I've Heard It's Very
Harsh And My Horse Won't Be Rideable For a Long Time?
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Why Choose Me As Your Horses Hoof
Trimmer?
Well, the hoof was meant to be a
comfortable function mechanism.
The hoof actually flexes, pumps blood and acts to absorb stress and concussion.
The hoof will actually show you how it wishes to grow given half a chance.
I simply encourage and help it to do so. No blood, no pain, no stress. And the trim
is correct for ALL horses, regardless of activity, environment etc.
And no, your horse does not “need”
shoes. I’ve yet to meet a horse that does.
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Helps your horse to move more smoothly, with an easier
breakover and balance. Not to
mention better traction.
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Helps to eliminate white line issues, flares &
cracks.
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Correct navicular, laminitis & founder. NOT just
the symptoms, but also the cause!
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Horse has no issues? Then they will simply feel better,
ride better, and be a happier, more comfortable horse.
Actually it’s quite gentle. There are some rehabilitation trim methods out there that are more invasive
to the hoof, in order to speed up recovery of a horse. This is nothing like that. Your horse will be more
comfortable and move better after the first trim. And yes, you can ride him right after trimming.
Sometimes there is a transition period if damage to your horse has been extensive. It will take time to heal. If your horse has been in shoes for 10 years,
they cannot always be fixed instantly with the first trim
But I will be working with you to make the transition as smooth and quick as possible. Either way your
horse will
feel better after their barefoot & natural trims.
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I’ve heard from so many people how their horses are
abused, struck, mistreated in anger by some farriers.
This is inexcusable! It is NOT the horses’ fault. The trimmer should step back and reevaluate their
method. Ask themselves why is the horse so upset or afraid?
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I bond with your horse in the first few minutes. Let
them know it’s ok.
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I ask the
horse for their feet. Never pull, force or bully. How would YOU feel?
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Throw away your chains, crops & even crossties. I
don’t need them. Quite frankly, neither does your horse.
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Your horse will feel comfortable & even a little
playful. Some of the horses actually watch their feet with curiosity as I trim
them.
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I answer any and all questions. I show and teach you as
I work with your horse. I can even show you how to
touch-up the hoof
between trims.
All horses are different. But most of my
trims average around $40.
Sometimes a small travel fee applies
depending on mileage.
If your horse has navicular syndrome, founder, laminitis, or severly damaged feet, the initial evaluation and trim will be around $50-55.
Shoe pulling is $10