Heredia Hoof Care

23/10/2023

Beautiful fall day to be out trimming 😊

28/09/2023

I am glad fly season is ending. The horses never listen that I am not a fly 🤣

It’s like if I’m the fly

28/07/2023

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19/07/2023

Another year of my farrier booth at Westernaires Heritage Show in celebration of National Day of the Cowboy 🤠

06/07/2023

New client. Working on hooves like these helps me to really see the difference I am making ❤

07/04/2023

Brand new!

12/08/2021

A lovely sentiment for what its like to deal with the hooves of this entire animal
https://www.facebook.com/203015913908622/posts/846150099595197/?sfnsn=mo

When it comes to horses, I am always in awe at how complex they are. Yes, I mostly stare at their feet, and make decisions based on how I see their feet interacting with the ground and the wear patterns I notice. But it's incredible how so much is involved to take you to that place.

The math can be a bit overwhelming- every ligament, tendon, bone, joint, muscle, coupled with the pathology within the body, added to the horse's age, conformation, workload, environment, and health considerations, all affect what we see as we watch them move and pick up their feet.

We might see the horse moving and wearing its feet a certain way and know exactly how we would approach it to help compensate for that- but we don't always think about the intricate design and equation that led to that point. Parts of it are probably unable to be fully known without looking inside the horse's limbs- literally!

Think of caudal hoof failure, for example. There are fatty tissues, blood supply, ligaments, tendons, and structures we can only see on a microscopic level that all work together (or not!) when we see the back half of the foot in disrepair. Yet we do something simple to stimulate those structures, and internally they can all work together to strengthen. A simple approach to an infinitely complex problem.

It's humbling to remember that while we play a large role in a horse's hoof health and soundness, it's just one cog in a massive infrastructure.

Share a complex case in the comments- show us some wonky limbs, weird movement, odd pathology, etc!

03/08/2021

I have been working on being disciplined rather than motivated. Motivation is fleeting, but discipline is in your control 💪
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2264905513640696&id=540822942715637

Morning Mantra: "Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing."

The most important tool in your tool box for reaching your goals, is self-discipline.
Self discipline is essential to living life on your own terms. Living your best life takes a belief in yourself, it takes effort, determination, it takes sacrifice, and tenacity.

Self-discipline is your ability to listen to your inner voice, and take action regardless of how you feel, temptations you face, or excuses you create.

Find your self-discipline and you are unstoppable.

06/04/2021

Some sweet sunshine and a sweet Starlight
Cowboy and Unicorn Pony Parties

12/03/2021

🤣🤣🤣

25/02/2021

While my home is located in Littleton, I travel to many different cities for trims. Littleton, Lakewood, Morrison, Conifer, Pine, Golden, Arvada, Parker, Elizabeth, Denver, and Centennial are just some of the places I go. If you want to know if I can come to where your horses are, just ask!

10/02/2021

Beautiful light snow this morning for a few trims at Brill Ranch ❄

30/01/2021

28/01/2021

I have been slowly building my business while raising my son and now that he is in school, I have found more time for me to grow! So here is my new page to get my name out there further.

28/01/2021