Services

I take a horse-first approach to hoof care, recognizing that hoof health is deeply connected to a horse's body, diet, and environment. My focus is on restoring balance and comfort to my equine clients.

I understand that many horses struggle to stand perfectly still for a full trim due to discomfort, pain, age, past trauma, or limited training. I am happy to work at your horse's pace, prioritizing cooperation over force. If you are looking for someone to hold onto a leg, "discipline" your horse, or force a trim through any means necessary, I am not the right practitioner for you.

My primary goal is to restore and maintain comfort in healthy, barefoot hooves. I am happy to guide you and your horse through the transition to being barefoot. When that isn't possible, I utilize hoof boots, casting, composite shoes, and support options like hoof armor.

Learn more about my Hoof Care Services HERE.

My approach to equine bodywork mirrors my philosophy on hoof care: I believe in connecting all the pieces of the puzzle. I evaluate each horse holistically, considering their injury history, conformation, activity level, workload, diet, environment, existing hoof care, and mental well-being.

I primarily utilize myofascial release and trigger point therapy, while integrating red light therapy, kinesiology taping, targeted stretches, balance pads, and physical therapy exercises into both our sessions and your horse's personalized homework plan.

Regular bodywork sessions are beneficial for all horses as part of a consistent maintenance cycle. My ultimate goal in every session is to reduce muscle tension and stiffness, improve your horse's comfort, and provide a calm, relaxing environment where they can fully decompress.

Learn more about my Equine Massage and Bodywork Services HERE.

For those seeking an alternative to traditional, force-based methods, learning to correctly apply positive reinforcement (R+) can be transformative. I have always found the common "do as I say" approach to be at odds with the kind of partnership I strive for with my horses; I don't believe that style of interaction fosters a true, trusting relationship.

I am proud to offer R+ training sessions and consultations. Whether you are looking for personal guidance to get started with R+ or seeking help with challenging or fearful behaviors, I am here to help you reach your goals while respecting your horse's current mental and physical capabilities.

While I believe positive reinforcement is one of the most effective and well-understood training methods, our sessions may also incorporate non-escalating pressure and release (R-) alongside R+ to best support your horse's learning process.

Learn more about R+ Training and Consults HERE.