Cat's Tack & Horsey Services

10/30/2025

A fantastic upcoming event. Join us as we Celebrate the Horsey Human Relationship November 15 - 16 at the Boys and Girls Home Equine Facility in Lake Waccamaw, NC.

www.iamherd.com/chhr

$55 for 2 fully packed days

10/28/2025

I have this posted in my home office so I see it often.

How can this quote help you with regard to your horsey/muley/donkey?

10/27/2025

Saying 'Yes' to your horsey's/donkey's/mule's 'No'

Webinar Wednesday: How “Saying YES” to the Horse’s NO Builds Trust in the Wild Horse
🗓 Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕛 Noon (EST)
🔗 Register Free at: bit.ly/43xBwnx
🎙 Featuring Mary Miller-Jordan, I AM HERD Mustang Sanctuary
What happens when we truly listen to the horse?
Join Mary Miller-Jordan and her wild Mustang partners as they explore:
✨ How to recognize the horse’s “NO”
✨ What it means to “Say YES” to that “NO”
✨ How this shift in awareness deepens trust and connection between horse and human
“The reward is in the relationship” has been Mary’s lifelong motto since adopting her first wild horse partner—now immortalized as a BREYER model horse! Featured in Horse & Rider, Horse Illustrated, Western Horseman, and on National Geographic, Mary brings a wealth of heart and experience to her work. Through I AM HERD Mustang Sanctuary, now celebrating its 10th year, she offers a space of healing and freedom for both horses and humans.

10/22/2025

Nov 15th & 16th in Lake Waccamaw NC

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Fantastic clinicians sharing their knowledge on how they connect with their equine friends. Many from here in NC!

We hope to see you there.

November 15th and 16th, 2025 at the Boys and Girls Home Equine Facility in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Click the HERE to learn more about our 2025 CLINICIAN LINE-UP. Become a Sponsor of the 2025 CHHR! To inquire about sponsorship please email [email protected] or call/text 910-712-4823. Who is the CH...

10/09/2025

I had such a great time chatting on this podcast with Ms. Mary of I AM HERD Mustang Sanctuary. We covered everything from farrier work to essential oils and how to help our older partners feel their best for as long as possible.

Get more from I AM HERD Mustang Sanctuary 🐴 Mary Miller-Jordan on Patreon

10/07/2025

The comments were so good we decided to make everybody a winner. So each person will receive a Foundational Wellness Sample including a Peppermint sample.

We'll reach out shortly to each person for shipping details.

Thank you everybody for participating. Well done!

10/01/2025

We’re celebrating Cat’s birthday TODAY with a giveaway! We’re giving away a sample of the Foundational Wellness Pack that includes a sample of Peppermint Essential Oil with benefits for both humans and horseys.

To enter:
1. Follow Cat’s Tack & Horsey Services
2. Comment with your horsey’s favorite treat
3. Share this post with your friends

Winner will be announced on Friday October 3rd at 7:30PM!

09/26/2025

The swamp feet chronicles continue.

Last month I shared a few photos of what swamp feet can look like on the outside. This time, I’ve got a video that dives in a bit deeper, literally! You’ll see what it looks like to open up those cracks where infection likes to hide. Keep in mind this should only be done by professionals to prevent unintentional damage to the horses internal hoof structures.

09/24/2025

Let's talk about farrier safety.

Farrier days are about more than just a good trim. Safety for both horsey and human always comes first. Some horses get a little nervous and may shift around as a habit. The horsey pictured likes to pick his front leg up randomly and hold it when he's worried. Quirks aren't unusual, but it does mean we need to pay more attention.

A few things that make all the difference:

Know the horse. Understanding their quirks helps prepare for what might happen.

Trust the handler. Good communication with the owner and confidence in their handling skills keeps everyone safer.

Take precautions. Sometimes that means adjusting how we work, and yes, even wearing a helmet when needed.

At the end of the day, safety isn’t just a box to check. It’s what allows the work to be done right and keeps everyone going home in one piece.

09/05/2025

Friday Funny!

Things NOT to say to your tired farrier . . .

• Oh, I forgot to tell you . . . he doesn’t pick up his back feet.
• Do you give bulk discounts for four hooves?
• Can you make them sparkle?
• Could you hurry it up a bit?
• My horse said he doesn’t like that angle.

08/28/2025

Top 3 Oils in My Barn Kit & How I Actually Use Them

I keep three essential oils in my bag at all times because they’re barn favourites:

Lavender – I’ll offer to let them sniff before a hoof care visit if a horse seems a bit anxious.
Tea Tree – Handy (properly diluted!) for gear cleaning days.
Peppermint – A light, diluted spritz for me on hot days; I’m always careful about what goes near horses’ faces or their sensitive skin.

These aren’t just nice smells, they’re practical tools I reach for almost every day.

Helpful tidbit: Always dilute, introduce scents slowly, and give horseys the choice to move away.

08/18/2025

Tidbits on 'Swamp Foot'

Here in North Carolina, USA we incur wet & dry cycles especially during our warm/hot months. It can be hot and humid with afternoon rain or hot and humid with no rain for 2 or more weeks. This make a great environment for infection to hangout in the hoof and make itself comfy. We also have a fantastic biting insect season. Combine this is the hoof's natural function of expansion and contraction with weight bearing and non-weight bearing and it's a recipe for what we pros like to to call 'Swamp Foot".

Swamp Foot can occur anytime of the year though mostly during our mid to late Summer season. Hooves that are chipped up with some dark/black debris in between the hoof horn tubules are dubbed this name.

The best thing we can do has professionals is to remove the infected material as much as we can safely. The infection is anaerobic so simple allowing air to come in contact with it will help greatly.

Here's somethings owners can do to help:

1. Keep your horsey/donkey/muley on a consistent schedule, going by what your farrier suggests.

2. Provide a clean and dry place for your horsey/donkey/muley. The infection likes warm and moisture.

3. Don't overuse over-the-counter topicals. Some topicals can be caustic and cause more damage if used too much.