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I CURRENTLY HAVE A PRETTY FULL CLIENT LOAD, BUT  THERE ARE OPENINGS IN CERTAIN AREAS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO FIND OUT WHERE

SERVICES:

SHOE PULLING

NATURAL TRIMMING

REHABILITATION (founder/laminitis, navicular, wall cracks, flares, abscess, fungal infections, shoe damage, etc)

Authorized Dealer- EasyCare HOOF BOOTS (most sizes in stock and fitted for your horse's needs)

CASTING

DIET, DENTAL, ENVIRONMENT, BODY ISSUES, SADDLE FITTING recommendations

My first visit with you will be extensive as we gather information and evaluate your horse's diet, use, environment, health (past and present), movement, etc.

Convenient e-mail support for established customers. I check my e-mail daily.

RELIABLE ! We will schedule your next appointment before I leave. 48 hour advance confirmation by phone or e-mail.

I am  available for clinics and presentations.

Distance Telephone/ e-mail consultations. $60/ hour via PayPal.

* The items below I carry in my truck for my customers. I do not ship. Please click the link of the manufacturer for mail order.

RATES

Includes mini's, donkeys, mules and horses.

I am no longer accepting any additional draft horses

Local Middleburgh- 25 mile radius:

$50.00ea 

26-40 mile radius:

2 horse minimum $55.00ea

41-50 mile radius:

4 horse minimum $55.00ea

51- 75 mile radius

6 horse minimum $ 65.00 ea.

I travel out to MA between Egermont and Northamton/ Leeds  monthly at $70.00 ea.

If you have only 1 or 2 horses, and I service your area, I will group them with others.

Please contact me for rates for Emergencies and travel over 75 miles from my home.

Regarding Taxes- NYS Bill number S3194 exempts the sale of farrier supplies and services from the sales and use taxes.

BE PREPARED!!

Please have your horses caught and cleaned up before I arrive.

Please have a natural fly spray available during the summer months.

*If I am presented with excessive overgrowth, acute founder/laminitis or slipper feet, or severe pathology that needs more time and/or rehab supplies, extra charges may apply.

PAYMENT

Payment is expected at the time of service in the form of cash or check. Checks returned by the bank are subject to a $30.00 fee, and cash will be required for all future appointments.

A 24 hour notice is required for cancellations. It is your responsibility to be there and ready when I arrive. If I show up and no one is available or you forgot, it will cost a trim for 1 horse for your area.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE !!

This is a team commitment. Successful barefoot care requires trimming every 4-6 weeks depending on the horse, environment and use. Certain rehab cases may need to be seen every 2-3 weeks and will be determined on a case by case basis. Trim interval recommendations are not suggestions and must be followed. I only keep REGULAR clients.

Although the cost of gas has risen, I have decided to keep my rates as they are, and tighten up groups. I am driving a more economical vehicle as well.  Staying on schedule and in your group will help me keep my rates where they are. Please see Cancellations below.

Horse Behavior

I fully expect that your horse(s) have been handled often and will behave when working with their feet. I will make every effort to work patiently with your horse, and will recommend the help of a trainer if necessary. My trainer of choice is Dan McCarthy. He is a Richard Shrake Certified Resistance Free Trainer and  a Leslie Desmond Certified Trainer. You can contact him at catskillsnacks@aol.com or 607/538-1905

Very Important

If I cannot completely trim your horse because of a lack of training/handeling or behavior, payment for a full trim is still expected. It is your responsibility to prepare your horse(s) for the trimming experience.

Cancellations and missed appointments

In real life, things come up and I will try to work with unforseen circumstances as best I can. It may mean putting your horse off beyond what is needed, or a very short trim cycle to get you back in your group.

If we have to reschedule to a day/ time that  requires a special trip, there will be an additional travel fee between $10-$20 depending on where you are located.

Missed appointments or missing an entire trim cycle will put you at risk of further delays or the possibility of another client filling the spot in my busy schedule.

If your horse is well behaved, often I can do them without you being present, or I can bring someone if I know in advance. We can work out payment arrangements beforehand.

DENTISTRY
Sometimes behavioral problems and lameness can come from problems with the horses teeth and TMJ. I do a quick external exam at my first visit with every new client. All dentistry is not the same! I recommend a professional who understands the importance of a balanced mouth beyond just a routine float that considers the whole horse. My Certified Natural Balance Equine Dentist of choice is Wendy Bryant 413/237-8887 w-bryant@comcast.net 

To find out more about this type of dentistry visit:

www.advancedwholehorse.com/ 

CHIROPRACTIC and ACUPUNCTURE 

If we are going to ride, perform and compete, we owe it to our horses to get them a chiropractic evaluation every year.  In tandem with Natural Balance Dentistry, the results are often astounding. I have had the privilege of watching Dr. Carlos Cortelezzi work on horses, and really turn things around. You can contact him by phone: 786/443-8022.  Please contact me if you would like a reference.

New to our team is Dr. Jill Esz Smith, DC of Berkshire Animal Chiropractic and Sports Therapy. In addition to chiroprctic she offers Therapeutic Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Cold Laser Therapy and Kenisio Taping. berkshirechiro@gmail.com or 413/ 552-9963

www.berkshireanimalchiropractic.com/

HELPING HANDS EQUINE MASSAGE by Connie G.

Connie is a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist. The benefits of massage are amazing, and you can visit her website to find out more. I see the most improvements when massage follows chiropractic/acupuncture. If you compete with your horse or spend long hours in the saddle, massage is highly recommended.

www.helpinghandsequinemassage.com

HOLISTIC AND CONVENTIONAL VETERINARY CARE.    TANYA HOLONKO, DVM

Tanya does Chiropractic, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Herbs, Behavioral Counseling and Preventative Care. 518/966-0052

THE SERVICES I PROVIDE GO FAR BEYOND JUST TRIMMING YOUR HORSE. IT'S ABOUT A HEALTHY HORSE- MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. IT OFTEN INCLUDES BRINGING IN THE  PROFESSIONALS  LISTED ABOVE. HEALTHY FEET GROW FROM HEALTHY HORSES.