Your first will cost slightly more than subsequent visits.   The reason for this is that we have to formulate a plan to get our horse balanced and barefoot healthy.  I will tell you about what I see and how I envision a plan for your horse.   I will pull any shoes and start the process of getting a balanced hoof for your horse, donkey, mini, or mule.   I will suggest a trim schedule and give you information on common hoof conditions, specifically those from which your horse may suffer.  In addition, I may recommend some other horsekeeping ideas for you.   The cost of an initial consultation is $60 per animal.

I am pleased to report that I have been able to keep the cost of trims at $40 per horse, $30 for ponies, and $50 for warmbloods.   For draft horses, inquire.

Email or call me for available times.   I will be happy to see you!.

Also, when I perform a trim, I will issue a reminder sticker or card for your next appointment. 

24 hours notice is required for cancellations.   Late cancellations will result in a $20 cancellation fee that will be payable at the time of your next trim.   If I arrive at your location to find that you have cancelled, the visit and trim fees will be due.

Owners should have their animals ready for trimming at the scheduled time.  They should be in from the pasture or paddock and ready for service, halter on and handler available.  Horses that behave badly for trimming are not acceptable.  This is a safety hazard for the horse, for me, and for the handler.   Please work with your horse prior to my arrival to assure that he will pick his feet up.  Horses should be trained not to bite. 

If you need assistance in teaching your horse these manners, I will be happy to assist you during your initial consultation.  This is one of the reasons the initial fee is slightly higher.

If it becomes necessary for your horse to come to the ranch for rehab, we will discuss price.  There are many variables in rehab.  I will be happy to discuss this with you in detail.

I can recommend and supply various booting options for a horse that may require them for whatever reason.   On occasion, boots may be recommended for therapeutic reasons or for special purpose.   Ask me for information.

I accept cash and good checks.   Returned checks will result in a $30 fee and all subsequent trims must be paid in cash.  If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to discuss them with me.

I can offer many options for appointments.  Early morning appointents, weekday and selected weekend times, and multiple horse appointments are all options.  Please remember that I like to take my time with each and every horse.  Late day appointments (past  4 pm)  for multiple horses are not routine, especially when extensive travel is required.   If you have questions or special needs,  please call.

Absolutely!   Most horses can handle any type of terraine if they are fed properly, have lots of routine turn out, and balanced trims.  Hooves are made to move as the horse moves.  Shoes stop the hoof from moving under the weight of the horse and can actually make the horse less  surefooted.   Having said that, horses need to aclimate to their "new barefeet"  before any dramatic rough trips.  But remember that wild horses crossed mountains, deserts, praires, snow covered areas, deep mud, and streams all without the benefit of shoes.   While our horses are a long ways from being the wild horses that moved all day everyday, we can return them to a more natural state.