Barefoot Trimming
For Soundness and Performance
WhatsNew:
New Classes Completed
August 17, 2010
Greg is currently working on certification with the Equine Sciences Academy. He has recently completed courses in equine behavior, natural boarding, and hoof trimming. In early October Greg will attend a clinic with KC Lapierre, followed by a series of advanced hoof clinics with Liberated Horsemanship.
Our Services
Barefoot TrimmingBarefoot trimming involves evaluating the horse for conformity and movement, evaluating the hoof to determine the position of the internal structures, and evaluating the horses living environment for potential problems. Hooves that have been shod for some time will always have some problems, ranging from contracted heels, to long toes. Frequently the coffin bone will be in the wrong position in the hoof capsule. Chronic laminitis and thrush can also be an issue. The primary goal of trimming is to return the hoof to the correct position around the coffin bone. In our experience, a properly trimmed foot, that has fully transitioned (adapted) to being barefoot, is much tougher than a foot with steel nailed to it.
Set up trims are $45 per horse, with no farm call service fee.
Maintenance trims are $35 and should be done every 4 to 6 weeks. Again, no farm call fees are charged once we are on a schedule.
Hooves with pathology will usually require several trims during the first couple of months, during which time boots must be used to ride.
Horseshoe Removal
Shoe removal is $10.
Trush Treatment
We stock thrush buster and will apply it during the trim if needed. We also carry Birdsall's Hoof Treatment. Birdsall's is a blend of copper, turpentine, and hoof oil, and is a good moisturizer and thrush preventative.
Mild cases can be treated with a Pine Sol soak and Thrush Buster.
Serious cases of thrush or white line disease require treament with White Lightning. Treatment involves bagging or booting the foot for up to 12 hours.
White Lightning treatment with bagging is $48 per foot.
Easycare and Swiss Horse Boot Fitting and Sales
Riding boots have come a long way in the last few years. Boots now last for many seasons of riding, and are significantly less expensive than repetitive shoeing. The key to success with boots is proper fitting, and picking the correct boot for the type of riding you expect to do. We have been trained to fit both Easycare Boots, and Swiss Horse Boots.
Fitting alone is $5
Fitting with boot purchase is free.
We can also apply glue on boots.
Saddle Fit, Living Environment, and Feed Evaluation
It is vital for barefoot success to address all of the factors that can effect your horse's healthy. We will gladly work with you to help ensure your success. The change you will see in your horse is amazing, and well worth the effort. You will wonder why you ever thought the practice of nailing things to your horses feet was a good idea.
Navicular Disease, Laminitis, Splits, Contraction, Club Foot
ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS CAN BE FIXED! Please don't give up on your buddy when he needs your help the most. We know how fustrating and heartbreaking these problems are. Let us help.
We will work with problem feet, and will gladly coordinate with your veterinarian. Wild Horse model trimming has proven time and again, that horses with problems that would otherwise be considered death sentences, can be rehabilitated and even ridden for many years to come. We welcome the chance to help you save your companion, it's the most rewarding part of our job.
