The Balanced Bare Hoof

01/03/2024

Started off 2024 with some of my absolute best clients!!! I have a feeling this year is going to be pretty special!!🫶🦄🥰

11/02/2023

So excited to be featured in GG Equine’s newsletter this month!!! 🥰🥰 I started using Greenguard muzzles in 2019 when we moved to KY with my easy keeping crew and haven’t looked back since!! While I was out trimming Kara Robinson Musgrave’s ponies, we were talking about muzzle inserts to prevent tooth wear and were brainstorming about different materials that would be soft on the teeth but also durable from the teeth! 🤣 Leather shoe pads popped into my head because hey, if they can last under a shoe for 5+ weeks, they’d probably work for a muzzle!! After I left her appointment, I swung by the farrier supply store, picked some up, played around with them at home on Ollie’s muzzle, and the rest was history!!! Now they’re partnered with Keystone Leather and making some really cool products, with more to come!!!🥳🥳
And I’m super thankful for Three Redheads and a Moose for always capturing these fabulous moments (and letting me use them in this newsletter🫶🫶)!!! I know Sara Farrell is just as big of a fan of Greenguard as I am!!!🩷

03/01/2023

The GreenGuard muzzle sale starts today!!! I have full stock of each size so if you’ve been wanting one, let me know at your next appointment and we can get your horse, pony or mini ready for grass season!!!🥳🥳

01/30/2023

Almost 7 months ago, my life came to an abrupt halt when I was in a serious car accident. Over the past couple of months, I’ve slowly gotten back to trimming regularly and it feels so great to be back!! Now that I’m working full time again, I have made some changes to my business to keep my body’s longevity in mind. I have decided to tighten up my trimming radius to less than 45 minutes from Lexington and have specific routes set each week. I am also being very picky about what horses I am able to work on since I don’t want to get hurt again.
With all that being said, I am willing to take on a few additional clients along my routes within my travel radius!! Horses must be well behaved for the farrier, owners must stay on schedule, and preference given to those who take hoof care seriously or want to learn!!😁
Thank you so much for your patience as I navigate through this new chapter in my life!!❤️

Those of us in hoofcare are always inherently aware of the fact that an injury could take us out of work anywhere from a few days to permanently. Our body is our biggest tool, and when it's not working properly, we can't complete our job.
We may prepare financially for unexpected time off work, but do we prepare emotionally? How do we strive to recover physically?

In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Heather Wu, a hoofcare provider in Kentucky, about her serious accident in the summer of 2022 that affected her ability to work for 6+ months. She talks about how she got through it physically, emotionally, and mentally, as well as some of the difficulties in each of those realms.

You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app, or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.libsyn.com/back-to-horses-after-injury

A special thank you to Cavallo Hoof Boots for being a sponsor for this episode. Use the code "HRN" at checkout at cavallo-inc.com to receive 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots!

08/14/2022

So honored to have been voted 2022 Best of Lexington!!! 🥰 A huge thank you to everyone who nominated me and voted!! I truly am so thankful to have the absolute best group of clients out there!! ❤️

04/18/2022

Continuing education is so important!! Although I wasn’t able to attend in person, I loved being able to attend virtually and watch all of the lectures and demonstrations!! Such great information!! Thank you Alicia Harlov for organizing this and giving others around the country the opportunity to learn too! ❤️
If you’re wanting to learn more about hoof health, check out her podcast “The Humble Hoof”!!

04/01/2022

We’re back from Florida and show season is in full swing for me and my barefoot pony!! We have a busy season ahead and some big goals we’re working towards!! 🌟
📢 A couple announcements as the weather gets warmer and hooves start growing like crazy:
🔹it’s going to be very important to stay on schedule as I’ve been booking up quickly! Clients who stay on schedule will be given preference to appointment slots. I want to make sure everyone gets trimmed on time so planning ahead is key!
🔸if you need to cancel, kindly give at least 24 hours so I can fill that time slot and you avoid a cancellation fee.
Thank you all for trusting me with your horses hoof care and for all of your support!! Happy riding everyone!!! ☀️🏇🧡
📸: Lisa Madren

03/09/2022

Hoof glow-ups make my heart sing!!!🤩🤩 this is what 5 months of good nutrition, proper riding/exercise, lots of turnout and regular trimming can do!! I can’t wait to see how sweet little Bonnie’s feet look in 5 more months as the bottom half of her hoof capsule grows out!! This young pony has such a bright future in whatever discipline she decides to do (though I’m secretly hoping she’ll pick eventing😁)! I’m so glad we have her feet headed in the right direction so she can stay happy and sound!! 💪🥳🙌

02/17/2022

Look at Buckshot’s hoof glow up!!! 🤩🤩 Last spring, he was battling chronic cracks due to white line disease. A hoof resection was done by his vet to remove all the diseased tissue and Hannah diligently cared for his feet and packed them with Hoof Crud Mud several times per week! As of today’s trim, the cracks in his front feet are completely gone!! 💪🥳 just goes to show what regular trims, good nutrition, thrush treatment/prevention, and a little time can do!!❤️

01/27/2022

What a difference almost one year of good nutrition and regular trimming can do!! 💪 Draft feet don’t have to look flared and pancaked! Can’t wait to see what her feet look like next year!! 😁

01/20/2022

So happy to join the team!! ❤️ These animals are so lucky to have found a soft landing with the wonderful caretakers at Tribe Animal Sanctuary!! Check out their page!! They do great work for lots of animals in need!! ❤️