Services: Yucca Valley, Landers, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, Pioneer Town, And Surrounding Areas
HORSES/MULES Trimming, Shoeing HOT/COLD Front Shoes, Full Shoes, Clips, Pads, HoofWall Rebuilds
DONKEYS: Hoof Trimming, HoofWall Rebuilds
PIGS: Hoof Triming
GOATS: Hoof Trimming
DONKEYS: Hoof Trimming, HoofWall Rebuilds
PIGS: Hoof Triming
GOATS: Hoof Trimming
Hoof Care:
:Make sure your horse's stall is clean and dry, especially during rainy seasons. Try to keep their feeding area dry, because that is where they spend alot of time
:Avoid deep muddy footing. Hours of standing in mud will encourage hoof disease (Thrush, White Line Disease). Mud is also hard on shoes. The suction of deep mud can cause a horse to step on, and pull a shoe that has already been loosened by the alternating wet and dry conditions.
:Clean out your horse's feet. Make cleaning your horses feet an everyday thing. Clean them before AND after you ride, or work them. Not only is it important to use a pick to check for objects: Rocks, Nails, Etc. Hoof picking is very important when it comes to preventing Hoof Disease (Thrush, White Line Disease). If your horse is shod, check their shoes each time you pick out their feet. Look for: Loose Clenches, Shifted and/or Loose Shoes.
:Consistent Exercise. Working on reasonable surfaces increases circulation to your horse's hooves and promotes growth. In order for the Hoof to be healthy, it must have proper blood flow. And for that to happen, the horse must be active.
:Schedule regular Farrier visits according to your horse's individual needs. Although 6 to 8 weeks is the average, there's really no standard interval for trimming and shoeing. If your horse has fast growing feet, poor hoof quality, or corrective needs, your horse may benefit from a shorter interval.
:BELL BOOTS. Bell boots HELP prevent your horse from pulling a shoe by overreaching its front hoof with the toe of its back hoof. Bell boots can also prevent injury from a misstep, or overreach, causing trauma to the foot
NO FOOT, NO HORSE An old saying, but very true! Always pay attention to your horse's feet, looking for any changes that may affect a healthy foot. If you notice any changes let your farrier know.
:Avoid deep muddy footing. Hours of standing in mud will encourage hoof disease (Thrush, White Line Disease). Mud is also hard on shoes. The suction of deep mud can cause a horse to step on, and pull a shoe that has already been loosened by the alternating wet and dry conditions.
:Clean out your horse's feet. Make cleaning your horses feet an everyday thing. Clean them before AND after you ride, or work them. Not only is it important to use a pick to check for objects: Rocks, Nails, Etc. Hoof picking is very important when it comes to preventing Hoof Disease (Thrush, White Line Disease). If your horse is shod, check their shoes each time you pick out their feet. Look for: Loose Clenches, Shifted and/or Loose Shoes.
:Consistent Exercise. Working on reasonable surfaces increases circulation to your horse's hooves and promotes growth. In order for the Hoof to be healthy, it must have proper blood flow. And for that to happen, the horse must be active.
:Schedule regular Farrier visits according to your horse's individual needs. Although 6 to 8 weeks is the average, there's really no standard interval for trimming and shoeing. If your horse has fast growing feet, poor hoof quality, or corrective needs, your horse may benefit from a shorter interval.
:BELL BOOTS. Bell boots HELP prevent your horse from pulling a shoe by overreaching its front hoof with the toe of its back hoof. Bell boots can also prevent injury from a misstep, or overreach, causing trauma to the foot
NO FOOT, NO HORSE An old saying, but very true! Always pay attention to your horse's feet, looking for any changes that may affect a healthy foot. If you notice any changes let your farrier know.
Factors Influencing Shoeing/Trimming Outcomes
When shoeing or trimming a horse there are many factors directly related to the hoof, including:
conformation of the horse
injuries or abscesses
pathologies, such as laminitis, founder, navicular, and other
gait problems, such as forging and interfering
behavioral and environmental problems
bacteria, fungi, white line disease (WLD) ,and broken down feet
Other things to consider are:
expectations of the owner,
stalls, turnout, arena, trails,
diet and nutrition,
amount (and type) of work by the horse and overall condition.
Continuing Education:
I started practicing HoofCare in 2002, while living in Hesperia Ca. I learned the basics of horseshoeing through several years of apprenticeship, studying the anatomy and conformation of horses, and the dissecting of horse legs/hooves. I moved to the Morongo Basin in 2010. Since my start, i've worked with, and been educated by several accomplished Farriers.
In order to keep moving along with the times, constant new information and techniques due to increasing technology
and studies, I continue to educate myself by reading articles, study material, attending Lectures, Seminars, and clinics...
I once asked a Farrier with 50+years experience, "at what point did you realize you knew everything?"
He responded "I'll let you know when i get there"
In order to keep moving along with the times, constant new information and techniques due to increasing technology
and studies, I continue to educate myself by reading articles, study material, attending Lectures, Seminars, and clinics...
I once asked a Farrier with 50+years experience, "at what point did you realize you knew everything?"
He responded "I'll let you know when i get there"
