Hoof Care

Clinician John Lyons hasn’t shod his horses in 10 years; other natural horsemanship advocates are also embracing barefootedness. “You don’t need shoes just because you ride a horse, and leaving shoes off is ideal for forming a healthier, stronger foot,” says Lyons. (Horse & Rider Feb, 2006)

Clinton Anderson is also an advocate for barefoot. He has hosted Pete Ramey, nationally known barefoot trimmer, several times on RFD specials.

Certified Barefoot Trimmer, Jennifer Roberts, graduated from the International Center for Equine Arts. She takes a gentle, knowledgeable and holistic approach to hoof care in order to effectively treat pathologies in the foot. Along with performing a basic trim to maintain your horse’s healthy feet, she has been trained extensively to rehabilitate horses with unhealthy conditions i.e.. founder, navicular, hoof cracks. Emphasis is placed on client education and providing an environment for the horse to optimize physiological and psychological health. She has experience using casting materials and can also help you measure your horse for boots.

Jennifer is the only certified barefoot trimming on Whidbey Island. She provides hoof care in Oak Harbor, (Washington) and the rest of Whidbey Island, Skagit & Snohomish County, and Northern King County.

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