Hooves and Boots

08/25/2024

When you ask a friend to take pictures of you while you work...and he definitely knew his job. Thanks Rusty Conard for the pics. Beast is such a wonderful model.

08/25/2024

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This is an amazing video of how the hoof flexes in motion.

08/24/2024

I love my life!

08/21/2024

More trims today. This boy is the sweetest and always greets me with nuzzles.

08/18/2024

I did glue on Scoot Skins for this playful, sweet boy.

08/10/2024

Before and after

08/08/2024

This sweet girl has come so far but still has a long way to go. The first 2 pics are today while the others are older. Her heals are not as contracted. She is putting her left front foot down all the way on her own accord. And thanks to Elysia Cabaniss, her body is softer and more relaxed to accept these changes.

08/04/2024

I took a spontaneous call yesterday about a woman who was frustrated to tears because her horse has been on and off lame for years. I went out and saw contracted heels and high low syndrome in the front hooves. They were also very imbalanced laterally. His hind feet had way too much toe taken off.

I trimmed him and I watched the owner walk and trot him out. He still showed signs of foot soreness. Let's face it, a trim won't grow toe back. Everything is a process. I fit him for boots and his gait dramatically improved with each stride.

I always say I do this for the horse. I will always put the horses first. But I am doing it for the people too! Every horse owner who loves their horse more than they love themselves. Every person who has been frustrated and I have been able to give comfort.

I am not the only one out there who can help and I am definitely not the end all- be all in hoof care. But I apply what I know and I have proven myself to different horses and their owners. I don't make a lot of money. None of us do. We get our value through the healing that takes place with the care of these magnificent animals. When they heal, I have seen the joy in their owners eyes. That is wealth in the purest form folks.

For the love of the horse 🐎

07/26/2024

One side done one side not. This mare once had zero hoof due to half the wall blowing off due to abscesses and white line disease.

07/12/2024

This sweet lady had a bout of laminitis and scoot boots alone were no longer enough. Today she got fit with wedge pads. She is definitely happier.

07/09/2024

Today is one of those days that makes my life better. I got a call for an abscessed horse that was 3 legged lame. Seeing her walk away on all 4 feet when I was done felt amazing! She even laid her head on me afterwards 💕

07/04/2024

A trim and fit adjustment for this handsome guy and a brand new pair of boots for a laminetic grey. He will be wearing them full time in the pastures for comfort.

06/30/2024

My favorite thing about what I do is seeing the progress. Some take longer than others. It is a process when you are improving the health of any part of a horse. This is the case with hooves as well, with or without shoes. This mare has been through a lot but when I compared her trims today to what they used to be, I was thrilled! Here you go Mara Conard! This doesn't even look like the same horse!

06/29/2024

Scoot Boot for your mules! My client said "they stayed on through pretty thick mud."

06/27/2024

This little mare is looking so much better after 3 months. Her vet and I are super pleased. She went from being so uncomfortable she couldn't stand most of the time to walking and acting like a normal pony. It is days like this that make my job the most amazing experience! The first pic is before.

06/25/2024

Busy day in this heat but I still wouldn't change a thing. This girl is 6 weeks after shoes got pulled. Pics are before and after trim. It is amazing how different everything looks.

06/16/2024

A very Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.

06/04/2024

It makes my day when a client shows me things like this. Look at how much that heel is opening up!

05/30/2024

Busy day today with trims and fittings. Happy horses, happy people. 🥰

05/30/2024

It's a good day of work for me.

05/29/2024

I had some long eared friends to trim today. This sweet one gives good hugs.

05/25/2024

A trip to middle TN today for Scoot Boot fittings. She was originally going to use the online fitting services but decided to contact me for an in person fitting. Online services are helpful but having a boot physically put on the horse's hoof really shows first hand if this brand will work for your horse and what size is best for your horse. I can also help with many fitting issues that may come up to improve your experience with Scoot Boots. I can fit minis, mules, and even draft horses!

05/23/2024

There is something truly satisfying about watching event lines grow out of hooves. I can't wait to finally see these gone!

05/23/2024

Elle with Faith and Friends horse rescue got some new boots! I can't begin to stress how wonderful it is to be a part of helping horses have a better future!

05/21/2024

Trim and a fitting for this pretty girl.

05/20/2024

This sweet girl got her new scoots! She is looking sharp with the "emerald" toe straps! They got an instant test in the mud too!

05/15/2024

I had the pleasure of fitting a Belgian draft mare last week. She is getting our largest size boots (size 11). I can't wait to give these to the owner!

05/15/2024

Life is good

05/12/2024

05/09/2024

Some trims today. I haven't posted many pics lately so here are some before and after pics.