Simply Balanced Animal Services LLC

07/08/2024

Happy farriers week !!

05/22/2024

9 pounds of hair came off a pony this morning during our yearly body clip! I bet she feels a whole lot better !

05/03/2024

How cool it’s must been to work on these thoroughbreds !

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from my horse Stella and I !🎄 thank you all for the continued love, support, and business this year !

12/15/2023

I’m fortunate to be able to invest in top of the line tools. Very excited to use these and make my job easier !

11/02/2023

I get asked a lot if I trim other animals other than equines and the answer is yes !! I do goats and (well behaved) dogs as well! I have trimmed cows and pigs before but I don’t do them anymore.

09/22/2023

Although your local climate and weather conditions will likely have an influence on your horse’s hooves, there are some universal factors that impact hoof quality and ...

09/14/2023

The unusual heat and dryness this summer has caused a lot of stress on the grass here in Wisconsin. With the weather changing to fall, there are even more changes for the grass. I have seen a few cases of laminitis recently that were unexpected, so I want all my clients to be alert for laminitis. Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medication, and laser therapy can bring lots of pain relief to horses suffering from an episode of laminitis. I hope you are able to prevent it in the first place, but if your horse gets foot sore let me help!

08/18/2023

Ain’t nothing like some perfect little hoof prints 🥰

07/25/2023

The list is endless but thank you 🤎

07/15/2023

One of the 136 hooves I trimmed this week… been trimming this horse since I started and has come a long way since then. He had under run heels and a long toe. He still isn’t perfect and needs small corrections yet but very happy with how it’s going.
*this hoof is a unfinished trim but wanted to get a picture before I forgot.

07/14/2023

If your horse is not standing safely for the farrier, it is advisable to seek help from a professional trainer. In the meantime, ask your veterinarian about a prescription for Dormosedan® Gel for support during hoof care appointments.

Learn more: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/equine/dormosedan-gel

07/13/2023

I get asked a lot of questions while working…. Here are a few of the common ones !

🐴 How long have you been doing farrier work ?
A: This august will be 2 years ! Been full time for over a year now. Been in the horse industry for 12 years.

🐴 Does your back / body hurt ?
A: absolutely… but I do stretches, massage, and chiropractic when I can to help.

🐴 Do you have horses ?
A: of course ! Just my one mare in the picture💓

🐴 How many horses do you do in a day ?
A: anywhere from 1 to 12 it really depends

🐴 Do you like being a farrier ?
A: of course ! I love what I do even though it’s hard… it truly doesn’t feel like work !

Fun fact : I trained and broke out my mare myself when I bought her as a 2 year old. She is now 9 and gave me the patience I now have today 😅 She is western all around trained and I showed her up until 2020. She is currently teaching lessons and being used for camps and is loving every bit of it.

07/09/2023

Today starts national farriers week ! Thanks to all who put in the efforts to keep me safe and comfortable while working and continuing to support me in this career. I truly love what I do ! 💓🐴

06/30/2023

Isn’t this boy just the cutest ?!🩵 I have been doing body clips for him during show season for over a year now 🤯
On top of farrier work I also do body clipping ( breed show quality ) if you didn’t know !
Message me for details and cost or for more pictures ! 🙂
( head only part not done by me )

06/28/2023

This made me laugh ! Y’all know I love to give out muzzle smooches 🤣 Don’t feel bad… my horse does the same things …. Just no eating my phone though 😅

06/13/2023

Another day yesterday of some long laminitic hooves

05/22/2023

Day 2 of long hoof restoration 😅 it’s definitely a workout but love the results 🙂

05/20/2023

Watch your toes ! 👀

This horse hasn’t been done in 8 MONTHS and has severe laminitis. She was definitely feeling better after a hefty trim. This is your PSA to stay ontop of those hooves !

05/02/2023

Sawdust the Miniature Therapy Horse is all ready to go for his events with his fresh body clip ! ( only part not clipped where his legs ) 💓

03/31/2023

Worked on a barn full of some rescues today over the boarder in IL. Worked on everything from donkeys to drafts. Hoping they warm up some more over time but they where pretty good just gotta make slow progress 🙂

01/30/2023

Hey everyone,
I have some openings for body clipping as we come into spring. Now is a great time to get your horse ready for show season coming up or if you just dont want to deal with spring shedding ! I have done breed show quality clips to just casual. I travel up to an hour of west bend area and will travel further for multiples. My flat rate is 50$/hr if within travel distance. Owner needing to be there is case by case. All horse sizes welcome 🤠

01/16/2023

I hope everyone had a good holiday and new year! I’ve been slacking on posting due to holidays, schedule filling up etc. so I plan to start posting more again ! I need to get better at remembering to take pictures of my work as well 🤔

12/23/2022

Stay warm !

❄️ Keep these helpful tips in mind when managing horses during this week's cold snap. ❄️

⏰ Maintain your normal schedule if possible. Research from Virginia found that an increase in colic episodes following adverse weather was a result of sudden changes in management and not the weather itself.

⚡️ Energy needs for a horse at maintenance increase about 1% for each degree below 18°F. For example, if the temperature is -18°F, a 1,000 pound idle, adult horse would need approximately 4 additional pounds of forage (e.g., hay) daily. It is best to provide the extra energy as forage since heat is produced from the microbial fermentation of forage.

🏡 Horses must have access to shelter from wind and moisture. A horse’s hair coat acts as insulation by trapping air, but when wet, the insulating value is loss.

💧 Water should be kept between 45 to 65°F to maximize consumption. Most adult horses require a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons of water each day. Horses should always have access to fresh, clean water. Check water sources often to ensure they have not froze.

🧤 Take care of yourself! Protect yourself from the cold by wearing multiple layers of coats and pants. Ensure the outer layer is wind and waterproof. Additionally, wear insulated, waterproof boots; warm gloves; a winter hat; and a scarf or neck gaiter to cover your face.

For more information on winter care, visit https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-your-horse-winter

11/17/2022

Tack sale alert! ‼️ HAWS is having their very first tack sale on December 3rd! Tables are available and free admission ! Not only is this a tack sale but an open house to meet all of the horses ! Local tack store will be there as well! Contact Makayla for more information or to reserve a spot !

10/05/2022

Hi everyone ! I have some updates

I’ve put this off for as long as I can but the price of tools, gas, insurance etc. going up forces me to raise my prices slightly. (Some people I have raised prices for already (as of June ish) but my original clients I have put off until now)

Just as a little insight I had to order more rasps. They are $25 a piece and I can do MAYBE 10-12 horses before it goes dull…. Tips go a long way and I thank you to everyone who does !

Horses, pony’s, minis, mules, and donkeys are now $45

I am now charging for draft crosses. They will be $55

Draft horses will now be $65

Pulling shoe sets will still be $20 on top of trim cost

Filling in hoof cracks are $10/ crack on top of trim cost ( supplies isn’t cheap for this )

Abscess care will be $10 extra ontop of your trim cost if I have to treat it/ wrap it up with my supplies.

Clipping will still be $50/ hr as prices on supplies haven’t increased much.

Dog nail trims will still be $10

Animal drop ins / walks are now $25 for 30 min visit. ( I do not do overnight stays sorry )

As most know I travel up to an hour from my house without a trip charge. That remains the same but if you’re not within an hour I will charge for the miles that are over that hour. I will calculate as a case by case based on how many miles per gallon my car gets etc.

I think that pretty much covers it. Let me know if anyone has any comments, questions or concerns. Thank you all for understanding!

10/03/2022

Here are some benefits of body clipping horses in the winter as the season approaches ❄️

• Clipping enables horses to be ridden or trained without increased sweating, fatigue, and stress

• Horses will dry off quickly and not overheat after a ridding session

• Makes grooming more efficient and quicker especially once spring rolls around

• If showing, horses stay more clean and sharp looking

All these point can make for a more quiet and comfortable horse ! If you’re Interested in having your horse clipped I attached my business card below. Message me for pricing, availability, and references !