Natural horse and hoof care is a different approach to caring for our domestic horses that takes into consideration their natural biological and physiological needs, identified by observation and research of the wild and free roaming horses of the world. It is care beyond just trimming hooves that includes the whole horse- it's diet, lifestyle and environment, as all these aspects of the horse's life effect hoof growth, health, wear and soundness. 

Healthy hooves grow from healthy horses.

A little about my approach

I am a Barefoot Hoof Care Practitioner providing natural trimming and rehabilitation, with the use of hoof boots when needed. I offer health, diet and environmental recommendations to customers who wish to take this path in the care for their horses. All barefoot trims are not the same, and there are many factors to consider to bring a previously shod horse to high performance barefoot riding. These factors are commonly overlooked in regular conventional hoof care.

Often, I am called because of a lameness issue where conventional care has been unsuccessful, or an owner has heard of barefoot or natural hoof care and is interested in learning more about it and wants to try it with their own horse(s).

A horse transitioning from shoes to barefoot is a process that includes a reevaluation of horsekeeping practices. It is a commitment to a process that encompasses the whole horse. It is rehabilitation. If you are unsure of where to start, see my helpful links in ABOUT US, or feel free to contact me.

If you are wondering why I use the terms "natural" and "barefoot" together, it is because there are some shoeing methods that also are called "natural". Truely, "natural" means "barefoot".

Contact Info:

Please contact me anytime if you have questions about where to start, natural boarding, barefoot riding, hoof boots or want to schedule an appointment. To avoid phone tag, drop me an e-mail at: geri@nativehoof.com

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