Services

These are a few of the standard services I offer. Individual hooves need individual care and specialty shoeing and hoof repair are available as needed. I work with horse and owner to ensure that each horse gets the best possible hoof care to keep him balanced, sound, and happy.

Offering:

• Trimming
  Hooves trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks
  All horses need to at least be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks. Trimming gets rid of the old hoof wall that, if left unattended will crack, break off, or roll under the hoof. It also removes the "dirt traps" from the bottom of the hoof that breed thrush and balances the foot to keep the horse moving comfortably.
• Cold Shoeing
  Cold shoeing every 6 to 8 weeks
  I recommend shoes for horses that are ridden regularly or even ridden occasionally on hard or rocky ground to avoid wearing the hoof unevenly. Left barefoot the hoof wears at the horse's breakover and opposite heel. If worn too much the hoof becomes sore and the horse is "tender footed" during or after exercise. Regular shoeing keeps the hoof balanced with the shock of concussion absorbed equally throughout the leg and spine. If you are debating on whether or not to shoe your horse please call me and we can discuss how to best address your horses needs. Also, feel free to check out Barefoot versus Shod Horses on Horseshoe'n Time tv (hosted here on YouTube).
• Hot Shoeing
  Hot shoeing every 6 to 8 weeks
  Hot shoeing uses all of the principles and techniques of cold shoeing and takes the process one step further by heating the shoe in a gas or coal forge and placing it briefly on the hoof. This does not hurt the horse or cause him pain! It would be the same thing as touching a hot surface with the tip of your fingernail. There are no nerve endings there and while the smoke might spook a horse if he has never been hot shod it does not physically hurt them. The benefits of hot shoeing are that it cauterizes the tubules at the end of the hoof wall where the horse's foot was trimmed and rasped flat, seals in moisture for healthy growth, and seals out bacteria. Oftentimes hot shoeing a horse with thin walls will encourage the walls to thicken from the sealed in moisture and not be so brittle. If your horse has never been hot shod but you would like to explore the possibility please call me and we can discuss it.
• Specialty Shoeing / Hoof Repair
  Specialty shoeing as needed
  Toe Clips, Quarter Clips, Heel Caulks, Inside Clips, Rim Shoes, Wedge Shoes, Sidewinders, Shock Pads, Borium/Drilltech, Hoof Wall Repair (Toe Cracks, Quarter Cracks, Broken/Missing Hoof), Thrush Treatment, Pour in soft Epoxy Pad Material for the sole (Vettec materials), and more!

Show your horse how much you care:

Make an appointment for trimming or shoeing today!

Phone (443) 532-4370

Tina@ahealthyhoof.com