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UNITED STATES
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Carol Bush, Rising Sun, Maryland EMAIL: clbush2@yahoo.com
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| Janet Keefe, Chippenhook, Vermont EMAIL: jkeefe999@aol.com
PHONE: 802-438-2261 Friend of Lisa Walker. Have 3 mustangs and a paint that I have been trimming since the clinic with Dr. Strasser in Vermont. |
| Rick Weinberg, Bath, New Hampshire EMAIL: rickweinberg@earthlink.net
PHONE: 603.838.6029 I have been trimming my five horses according to Strasser method for 1 1/2 years under the supervision of a Certified Hoofcare practitioner. |
| Walt Friedrich, Nescopeck, Pennsylvania EMAIL: waltf @ bwkip.com,
telephone 570-379-2964. Four Paso Finos share my digs, ranging in age from 9 to 23 as of this writing (early 2006). We've gone through some founder here a few years back, which helped me develop a protocol that's effective, relatively quick-recovery, and easy to administer; it involves appropriate trimming and strict diet control. I developed the LIM Trim (Less Is More) which evolved into an excellent counter-FFS (Forward Foot Syndrome) trim. I run a barefoot Forum on Yahoo!Groups entitled "barefoothorsecare", and I'm associated with Natural Horse Magazine. (01/06) |
| Lasell J. Bartlett, Newbury, Vermont EMAIL: lasell@lasell.org
Phone 802 429 2620 I've been trimming since November 2000, am committed to ongoing educational experiences to enhance my knowledge of barefoot health, and enjoy helping others get started on their own learn-to-trim experiences. (11/04) |
| Ray Shammas, Providence, Rhode Island EMAIL: ray-s@gmx.net |
| Lisa Walker, Rutland, Vermont EMAIL: Limawa@aol.com |
| Beverle Cramer, Leverett (near Amherst), Massachusetts EMAIL: beverlecramer@aol.com
I am new to horses & was blessed to have as my first horse a 7 y.o. Morab mare who had never worn a shoe in her life. I had planned to shoe her, but wanted to learn more about it first & she seemed perfectly happy cavorting about barefoot. I quickly learned that shoes are not only unnecessary, but harmful! Needless to say, those shoes never got put on! I am about to learn to trim my horse myself (as soon as my tools get here!) due to an unreliable farrier. I'm looking forward to the journey! |
| Mary Goldy, Tecumseh, Michigan EMAIL: rmgoldy@lni.net
Have rehabbed my own foundered/navicular horse. (06/04) |
| Marnie L. Ingalls, Berwick, Maine EMAIL: Ingallsml@Mail.ports.navy.mil
I have a navicular mare and one with long toe-low heal. I have a good friend with a foundered gelding. My friend and I have been using the natural tim method since May 2001 with sucess. I trim our four horses now. I have read everything I can find and attended one of Lasell Jaretzki's trimming weekends. This makes so much sense and works! |
| Patricia Kustra, Rockport, Massachusetts EMAIL: patricia.kustra@verizon.net
Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate Strasser Class of 2002 student. |
| Meg Stewart, Rowley, Massachusetts EMAIL: megstewart@mac.com
PHONE: 978-948-3954 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate Enrolled in the 2002 Strasser Hoofcare Specialist Cert. Course, Started trimming my two horses in Sept 2001. |
| Pamela A Graves, Portland, Maine EMAIL: gravep@mmc.org
PHONE: 207-797-3936 June 2000, My horse was Dx with Navicular Syndrome.In the fall of 2000 I read Dr. Strasser's book "A Lifetime of Soundness". In Oct. 2000 I took her shoes off and made the commitment to learn the trim and rehabilitate this horse. I consulted with CHCS and I attended a Strasser 3-day Basic Hoofcare seminar in July 2001. My horse is %100 sound, but it took us a year to get there. I am willing to help others who wish to help their horse. |
| Lynn & Tony Brunetto, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania EMAIL: labdoggy@alltel.net
Just started trimming out 5 year old morgan mare. She is doing wonderfully! Thank god she didn't have that much wrong with her feet. She was only shod for 2 seasons, her fourth year from May through Dec. and her fifth year about the same length of time. It hasn't taken much to be able to condition her. My friends are truly amazed. Maybe I can get them to convert! We will be trimming our 4 year old morgan geldings feet at the end of this month when he comes home from the trainers. He is currently barefoot and has only been shod one season...May through October. Hopefully he will have as little a problem as our mare! I am so excited about this! Keep up the great work everyone- those of you who help out with the education of the general horse public. |
| Dawn Wagstaff, Saline, Michigan EMAIL: kingdom@izzy.net
I have a 17 year old Morgan gelding who foundered in 1999 in all four feet. After finding Gretchen's site and attending Dr. Strasser's seminar and several of Martha Olivo's, I am now trimming my horse's feet myself. My gelding is sound and rideable, and we will start back in dressage training this summer.(He was at third level)I am continuing to attend seminars, you can never learn enough about this trim!!! |
| Natalie Gombosi, E. Poultney, Vermont EMAIL: go-barefoot @ comcast.net I have been studying natural horse/hoof care since 2000 at which point I began my own horses transition to healthy bare feet. I’m a practicing Natural Hoof Care Practitioner and always happy to share the natural care practices that I follow with others who are interested in learning. (11/07) |
| Louise Duda, Shrewsbury, Vermont vtzippity@hotmail.com My 6 year old Oldenburg mare seemed to have sensitive feet since day one, and "sore feet" were leading to a sore back. This led to increasingly invasive and expensive equigel pads and bars shoes. This winter I pulled her shoes and tried the natural horse trim, with nearby Lisa Walker. There was none of the usual painful transition to bare feet as in the past, and she has been comfortable and moving soundly ever since, both in the dressage ring, in competiton, and out on hard roads and trails. I've purchased Old Macs but haven't needed them! I've be interested in hearing from other dressage/eventing competitors about their experiences! |
| Julie A. Lederman, Watkins Glen, New York EMAIL: jlederman2003 @ gmail.com PHONE: 607-535-9164 (06/07) |
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Elizabeth A. Merritt,
Williamsburg, Massachusetts (Western
Massachusetts, near Northampton) EMAIL: BetsyMerritt@hotmail.com
PHONE: 413-348-5798 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate |
| Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate, Douglas, Massachusetts, EMAIL:
caballus@charter.net PHONE: 508-476-1317 Natural Hoofcare Specialist (rehabilitative, corrective and maintenance) and trainer of Penzance Progressive Partnership Training for 4 states - MA, RI, CT and Southern NH. Clinician and Speaker. Website: http://www.barefoottrim.com and http://www.thepenzancehorse.com (07/04) |
| Vicki Kline, Hamburg, Pennsylvania EMAIL: vlk@epix.net
PHONE: 610-926-2765 Attended 2 Martha Olivo and 1 Dr. Strasser Basic Hoofcare clinics; several trim sessions with Marjorie Smith; CEP intern with KC LaPierre. Currently trimming part time (45 horses), but will be full time July 1, 2002. Have facilities to transition horses to barefoot and/or rehabilitate navicular horses. |
| Tracy Kieffer, Honey Grove, Pennsylvania EMAIL: tracyk@pa.net
PHONE: 717-527-2653 I never beleived that shoes could be good for a horse, and when I bought my first horse I looked into anything that was Natural. Through friends I found out about the natural hoof trim and went to one of Martha's trimmings. She makes it look easy! We know how easy it is not! I have a farrier that will trim the feet but not as they should be trimmed. I have not done much trimming but plan to change that. I live about an hour N-W of Harrisburg and about an hour South of State Collage. |
| Rose Bigley, Washington, Pennsylvania EMAIL: bigley@pulsenet.com Found out about natural hoofcare through posts on the ParelliNaturally yahoo group. Started barefoot w/the help of a friend, then attended the April 2002 Basic Hoofcare clinic in Virginia taught by Dr. Strasser. Denise McLain, CSHS from Ohio, is helping to rehab the horses at my barn. I trim between her visits w/hopes of trimming myself in the future. I can't wait until my horses' feet are back to normal (as nature would have them) and THEN I can show others why barefoot is best!! |
| Cindy Geary, Gloucester, Massachusetts EMAIL: cjgeary@adelphia.net My QH Gelding, Tonto, had suffered with on and off lamnesses for about 8 yrs. He was Dx with rotated coffin bones in both front feet and put in Egg Bars and Concussion pads along with a daily dose of 24 - 30 Isoxzuprine tablets. Last year (2001) he was constantly coming up lame. He was finally Dx with Pedal Ostietis and a coffin bone cyst in the Left front in Nov. 2001. I removed his shoes in Dec. 2001 and immediatly saw an improvement in his way of going out at liberty. Pat Kustra (CSHS 2002) started trimming him in June 2002. He is steadily improving to where I can ride him at the walk and a light jog with his Old Macs. Pat is helping me to learn how to trim him. |
| George Spear, Oxford, Maine, EMAIL: naturalfarrier@hotmail.com
PHONE: 207-539-9188 I run the Lazy L Farrier Service and write the Professor Hoofpick Column for the horses maine. I encourage my customers to keep their horse barefoot and offer natural trimming. Most of my inspiration comes from Gene Ovineck and Jamie Jackson. I ride my QH mare skeeter barefoot on the shorter competitive trail rides not because she cant do longer ones but because of the time constraints of my farrier business. |
| Christina Kusznir, New York, New York EMAIL: hazmat@nac.net
PHONE: 212 982 7708 Currently enrolled in Strasser Class of 2003. Have rehabilitated navicular TB to barefoot soundness. Travelling to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. |
| Sherri Pennanen, Kenmore/Buffalo, New York, EMAIL: pengy419@adelphia.net
PHONE: (716)875-8685 I have been trimming for 1 and 1/2 years. I attended Dr. Strasser's basic seminar and United Horsemanship (Martha Olivo) 10 day hoof groom certification course, and also apprenticed with Kate Romanenko, farrier/barefoot specialist. I get great pleasure in doing this trim. The response from the horses is all worth the hard work. |
| Fred Carper, Washington, Pennsylvania EMAIL: fdcarper@msn.net
PHONE: 724-228-1843 BWFA Certified Journeyman Farrier; Attended Gene Ovnicek and KC LaPierre trim clinics. Have converted many of my clients' horses to barefoot, now less than 15% of my client horses are shod. (03/04) |
| Caiti Hixson, Hamburg, New York, EMAIL: missundastood@horsemail.com Been researching barefoot for about a year, and finally switched my 2 horses to a natural lifestyle. My aqha mare had a severe conformational defect from an injury in her younger years, and she was chronically lame. my farrier said she would only be moderately sound with shoes the rest of her life. I got a barefoot trim on her, she is happy and playing like a 2 year old, and I am now successfully competing her in barrel racing, which she thoroughly enjoys. I will never again have a horse shod. (07/04) |
| Michael Boucher, Goffstown, New Hampshire. PHONE: (603) 660-6432,
EMAIL: mebnh @ comcast.net Natural barefoot trimming method; Based upon Wild horse. Jackson/Ramey. Caring for over 350 horses in N.H. and Mass. Helping horses, donkeys, mini's, mules, I deal with all issues including, founder, navicular, laminitis, & white line problems. Truly gentle & outstanding care, with a sincere desire and ability to help your horse. www.barehoofnaturaltrim.com (05/06) |
| Ray Derman, D.C., C.V.C.P., Located in southern New Jersey, email:
drray @ peoplepc.com (remove spaces) Equine chiropractor and barefoot friendly I was intrduced to the Strasser method by Carrie Christiansen and have been working closely with her. The natural approach to hoof care and chiropractic go nicely together. (02/05) |
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Kim Cassidy (Natural Hoof Care Provider) - Queens, NY - email:
kim @ clickandtrim.com (delete spaces) phone: 917.628.8177 |
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Heather Page Southern New Hampshire (603) 362-9544 e-mail: periople
@ verizon.net or periople11 @ yahoo.com (delete spaces) |
| Margo Scofield, Syracuse, New York (Natural Hoof Care Practitioner)
www.hoofkeeping.com email: thehoofchick
@ hoofkeeping.com phone: (315)383-6429 Natural hoof care practitioner serving central New York. I am an AANHCP member and actively working toward certification. In addition to my own horses, I maintain a growing number of horses throughout New York state. References available upon request. (08/05) |
| Catherine Mack, The Plains, Virginia EMAIL: cmwest@infi.net
PHONE: 540-253-5893 Thanks to the wonderful hoof-care specialist, Beppy White of Madison ,Va., I have 10 Connemara ponies that are living their lives as nature intended, barefooted. The ponies feet are better than they have been in years and they handle all sorts of terrain with ease. |
| Beppy White, Madison, Virginia EMAIL: beppy@usa.com
PHONE: 540-948-4262 A conventional farrier for 25 years, I changed over to a natural barefoot care practice in 2000. I am available for consultations and limited trimming here at our farm. We also offer natural lifestyle boarding as well as lameness rehab and barefoot transition care at our 70 acre Madison County farm. (08/06) |
| Brooke Agee, Madison, Virginia, EMAIL: pendragonfarm@aol.com
PHONE: 540-948-4311 16 year old "home-school" student studying natural hoof care under the guidance of Beppy White and Martha Olvia. My barefoot horses participate at Pony Club, 4-H, fox hunting and polo events. |
| Dave Montana, P.O. Box 331, French Creek, West Virginia
26218 EMAIL: EquiSling@equinebiz.com
PHONE: (304) 924-5897 Creator of the EquiSling/body weight support sling for horses that aids in treatment of lame or injured horses, ponies, etc. Dave has been making and selling slings since 2000. The sling has been successful in helping horses across the U.S. Check it out at www.equisling.com Also, check out his APECS stockade: training / care station. Dave has been a true advocate of barefoot and natural trim for 30 years. Anyone in possible need of an EquiSling, may call Dave and he will thoroughly discuss the animal's condition with you to make sure the sling is right for your needs. Please call or write with any questions. (304) 924-5897. References available. (12/05) |
| Paige Poss, Culpeper, Virginia EMAIL: barefoothorse@mindspring.com
PHONE: 540-547-2852 I became immersed in the natural horse trim in 1999 after acquiring a horse that had foundered as a 2yo. I found Gretchen's website. Struggled for a year with only phone support from Ruth Green, and then finally attended three Martha Olivo clinics. Even prior to Martha's clinics, I was dragging home all sorts of pathological problems and actually making progress (even with very little true knowledge). Thanks to the wonderful people that have made so much information available (books, internet, and clinics) everything made so much sense. I am now trimming full time and willing to bring home rehab horses. BTW, the foundered 2yo is now 6 and has never refoundered. He recently went 90 miles in 5 days totally barefoot! |
| Patrick Tocci, Scottsville, Virginia EMAIL: Southern_Soldier@juno.com
PHONE: 434 286 7678 I am a 16 year old living just south of Charlottesville. I have apprenticed under Paige Poss. I am starting to take clients and am looking forward to building my own practice. Paige Poss took my Welsh cob who had several bouts of laminitis, and shaped his hooves into a working, healthy pieces of art. She made believers out of us. |
| Susan Hedenberg, Fredericksburg, Virginia Email: info @ HelpForHorses.com PHONE: Toll Free 888-325-0388 Local 540-752-6690. Strasser Hoofcare Professional. Holistic Equine Rehabilitation. Full Service Hoof Clinic. 40 acre facility, specialized rubber flooring, hoof soaking spas, varied terrain for rehabilitation. Staff includes Equine Dentist, Equine Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Nutritionist, Certified Homeopath and Intuitive Healer. Specializing in horses with severe problems. Many of our clients have come to us as their "last hope." We're proud to say those horses have returned to their homes sound, with healthy feet and healthy bodies. 'This, we do for the horses… Website: www.HelpForHorses.com (10/05) |
| Erin Pearson, 88 Scrabble Rd., Castleton, Virginia 22716
(540) 987-9507 Email: ern86864 @ aol.com (remove spaces) My name is Erin Pearson and I live in Castleton, Virginia. I have been a practising Natural Trimmer for the past two years, and have been a certified farrier since 1995. I found the natural trim method in 2003 due to a foundered pony I acquired and it worked miracles for her so I decided to try it on all of mine, and then converted my business to a natural trim instead of shoeing. I LOVE this method! It works, it makes sense and everyone is happy. I am accepting additional clients this year for people committed to this way of life for their horses. (05/05) |
| Amy Schneider, eastern Massachusetts EMAIL: whinum@comcast.net
Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate
I heard about Strasser hoof care through friends years ago, ordered her books and once I read them it all clicked. I graduated the Strasser course in 2003. I have a curly horse and a mustang who have both been barefoot and I continue to trim them naturally. I was introduced to Parelli training and love it, I'm completely fascinated with it and holistic hoof care. I'm also interested in other alternative modalities. (06/06) |
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Steve Cook Amissville Virginia (USA). My e-mail is stevencook72
@ hotmail.com and my # is (540) 878-9503. |
| Natalie Gombosi, E. Poultney, Vermont - EMAIL: go-barefoot @ comcast.net
- Phone 802-287-9777 AANHCP Natural Hoof Care Practitioner and EasyCare Dealer (03/07) |
| Lisa Parlier, Clinton, Illinois EMAIL: lmparlier @ excite.com I would like to join the barefoot friends group because natural hoof care has changed my life. I purchased a very sad looking 2 year old mare that had foundered and had 3/4" thick shoes on. Just the way she looked at me I knew she would be coming home with me. I had the shoes removed only to find that she was completely lame. This mare has the best attitude I have ever found in a horse. She will do anything for you if she thinks it will please you and will not show you her pain. I had her x-rayed and found that she had 3-4 degrees of rotation and almost no sole in her flat feet. My vet advised me to not ride her for a year, and then to put heart bar shoes and pads on her permenantly. He said that the flat-footed small hooves were bred into her and that there was nothing I could do. I didn't want to beleive such a grim fate, luckily for my horse. I started researching on the internet. After a few months of research I decided natural hoof care was her best chance at a better life. While searching for a practitioner in my area, I purchased a set of old mac boots. It was winter time and my mare could not move on the frozen ground without being in a great deal of pain. I put the boots on her and it was instant relief! She was running and bucking like she had been set free. I finally found Ida Hammer AANHCP at the Illinois Horse Fair and she has been trimming my horses for almost a year now. My mare was completely sound within 6 months and is 100% to this day. She has concavity and her hooves are normal in size. I have now decided to change my career and become a certified Natural Hoof Care specialist. I am just starting my mentorship and the more I learn, the more I want to know. Thank you, Ida!!! I have been involved with horse adoptions for a couple of years and I know that most horses with the same problems usually do not get adopted, and have a grim fate - this will change all of that. (04/07) |
| Rebecca Beckstrom, Weyers Cave/Harrisonburg area, Virginia - e-mail:
beckstroms @ verizon.net - phone: 540-476-2049 I got started with natural hoofcare 2.5 years ago with the help of some friends. Since then I have been to a 3 day workshop with KC LaPierre, as well as completed some training/mentorships through the AANHCP (Jaime Jackson). I own two Tennessee Walkers that are trail ridden barefoot in rocky areas and they have do very well. So if you own gaited horses and want to know how they do barefoot, please contact me! I am available to help others in my area who would like to talk about natural hoofcare and will help you get started with trimming your horses. Please e-mail or call me! (08/07) |
| Tom Wheeler, Wallingford, Vermont - Email: hoofinit @ vermontel.net
- Phone: (802) 446-3582 Barefoot trimming and natural hoof care using the methods developed by Pete Ramey and Jamie Jackson. Rehabilitate problem hooves, transition from shoes, and healthy maintenance trims. (10/07) |
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| D.E., Fain, Tennessee EMAIL: gotponys@bellsouth.net
My horses/ponies have always been barefoot; if shod when I bought them, I take the shoes off. Never saw the need for shoes on a horse; mine have always done well barefoot (better than those who have shoes!), move better and stay healthier. |
| Claudia Garner, Hopkins, next to Columbia, South Carolina EMAIL:
hhdressage@sc.rr.com PHONE: 803-776-6493 Training horses and riders in dressage since 1970. Own farm with horses in training, all barefoot since April 2001. Facilities to transition horses to barefoot. http://www.hoofcareunltd.com/ |
| Bonnie Martin, Barnesville, Georgia EMAIL: deckem@accessunited.com
PHONE: (770) 358-9922 We currently raise Missouri Fox Trotters and still have a couple of Arabians remaining. Our farrier got interested in the natural hoof trim a couple of years ago and started doing it on all of his customers' horses who would allow. Our horses have never had better feet than they do now, and I'm a believer and advocate for the total program of horse care. |
| Linda Cofield, Hueytown, Alabama EMAIL: jlcofield@msn.com
PHONE: 205-491-7673 I purchased a foundered rehab horse in April 01. I had not had good results with rehabbing foundered horses with shoes. Found the website and need I say more! Truly a revelation! When I first found the barefoot trimmer in TN, he was only doing my horses and one other client. Now, there are almost too many for one day's work. Action definitely speaks louder than words! |
| Bill & Denise Makielski, Vero Beach, Florida EMAIL: Denise4354@aol.com
PHONE: 1-561-562-0097 We have been doing the Strasser trim for approximately one year and still have a lot to learn. Not sure if we are doing it correct or not, but our navicular mare was sound on grass at the trot after only two weeks of pulling the shoes and starting the trim. We thank God for guiding us to the Strasser Trim. Still working on getting her sound on hard concrete/pavement and rocky ground. We have attented one Strasser Clinic in Ocala, Florida in 2001 and would like to attend some advanced courses when and if they become available. To All Our Horses Good Health! Blessings!! |
| Barbara Blount-Powell, Gainesville, Florida EMAIL: barbara@reasonabledoubt.org
PHONE: 352-372-3993 I have been trimming my 19 year old lame dressage warmblood for 12 months in an attempt to return him to a more comfortable state - he suffered from navicular, white line disease, ringbone, and laminae separation at the toe and was retired to pasture over 4 years ago. He no longer stands over at the knee and is a happier boy, although not sound yet... I attended Dr. Strasser's 3 day clinic in Ocala last July, and the two day advanced seminar in W. Palm this month.... I am learning! |
| Josh Wetzler, Mocksville, North Carolina EMAIL:
staceyandjojo@hotmail.com PHONE: 336-492-7978 Professional Farrier. I am well versed in the natural barefoot trim and living conditions. I have attended a Strasser Clinic, and will continue to further my education. I take extra time to explain to my clients exactly how and what I am doing. I welcome questions. I have a number of clients happy to give a recommendation. |
| Gayle A. Chariker, Alpharetta, Georgia EMAIL: hooform@earthlink.net
PHONE: (770) 356-3905 United Horsemanship Certified
Mentor Hoof Groom I began researching hoofcare five years ago when my own horse was diagnosed with "undiagnosed lameness". I have seen many of the "experts" in the farriery field, and finding The Horses Hoof website was the beginning of true understanding and healing for all of my horses. Fellow boarders, seeing my results, began asking me to trim their horses. I have since been fortunate enough to be mentored by Martha Olivo and have made the decision to devote my life full time to assisting horses in the return to soundness. I am now one of four persons in the US certified by Martha to teach clinics. |
| Ann Strozier, Bessemer, Alabama EMAIL: calypsogold@starband.net
PHONE: (205)425-5960 I have 1 Paint mare (18yo) who is recovering nicely from apparent founder using the trim based on the wild horse model favored by Jaime Jackson, Hawk Sullivan and Marjorie Smith. She has been barefoot since Oct. '01 and I have been doing the trimming myself with much help from Hawk, Marjorie and others. I have also helped others nearby with their horses' trims. Not an expert, here, but always learning and willing to share my experiences! |
| Therisa Couch, Travelers Rest, South Carolina, EMAIL: htrails@ix.netcom.com Supportive and studying Dr Strasser's work. I use a local trimmer, who is not certified, on my foundered mare and "navicular" gelding. Both are doing well. Ineteresting that even with pathology we have not experienced any abcesses. I attended one Strasser clinic and the Tuft's symposium. If you are in the area and interested, please email, I will be happy to share with you! |
| Patrick Eanes, Monroe, North Carolina, EMAIL: PatEanesS@netscape.net
PHONE: (704) 238-9031 Farrier for 23 years, now specializing in natural hoofcare. Available for travel within the Southeast. |
| Sondra Sparapni, St. Augustine, Florida EMAIL: ajphoto@bellsouth.net
PHONE: 904 471 9808 My equine chiropractor suggested the Strasser method. I pulled my horse's shoes two months later and things have really changed. At first, Bob Creel helped me out, but it's been Ann Daimler, CSHS, that has really shown me how to trim with a (more) educated eye. I look forward to the basic and advance seminars coming up, and perhaps I'll get certified myself. |
| Linda Algire, York, South Carolina EMAIL: fawnsong@mindspring.com My quarterhorse mare was diagnosed with navicular in August of 1999. Veterinary treatment for her lameness included raise heels, various pads, special shoes and joint injections but she grew steadily worse. I took her to Ocala, FL to Dr. Wessner's Barefoot Navicular Clinic in August 2001 for her first trim. She is a success story, strong and sound. We now take long trail rides and are training for endurance. We are working on Parelli Level 2. I attended a one day introduction clinic. Trimming education is still on my agenda. Moved to South Carolina and farrier Patrick Eames from Monroe, NC does my trimming. This method saved my beloved Fawny. |
| C. Barwick, Baconton, Georgia EMAIL: cbar101@bellsouth.net
PHONE: (229)787-9980 I own a Zippo Pine Bar stallion who is a man-made cripple, as the result of vets and shoers in three states. He is now barefoot and sound on all but his right front foot, in which he suffers from laminitis. He gets around good, but that foot is a 'sinker' and requires constant trimming, which I do, myself, using the Strasser Method. I am also working with my Vet's cutting horse filly, who came back from the trainer severely foundered, with sole penetration! She has the heart of a lion, and refuses to die! She is up and mobile, most of the time, and appears to be getting better. We are hoping to save her with this barefoot trim, and will let you know how it goes. P.S. My stallion has his first three foal crops on the ground and they are tearing them up in all events at the shows! |
| Anne W. Daimler, DeLand, Florida phone: (386) 822-4564 Strasser
Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate Certified Strasser Hoofcare Specialist Class of 2002. Website: http://www.soundhorsesystems.com (01/05) |
| Sandy Judy, Gibsonville, North Carolina - Email: shjudy @ nuvox.net PHONE: 336-698-0784. Look for my case studies on www.superhoof.org Attended 2005-06 SHP course. Seven years trimming my own and others. Available for trimming/consultations/educational programs for groups or individuals. (04/08) |
| Bob Creel, Morriston, Florida, EMAIL: bcreel@msn.com
PHONE: 352-339-5767 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate Former Florida farrier with 30 years experience! Now a CSHS/SHP-2003. Dr. Strasser's books,seminars and teachings have enlightened my past beliefs about horse's hoofs and shoes.In my future, I see no more lost horseshoes,- just running, happy, lively barefooted horses bucking and kicking their heels high in the pasture. |
| Terry Owens, Huntsville, Alabama, EMAIL: dtowens@bellsouth.net
PHONE: 256-837-1799 Proponent of barefoot and natural horse care. I trim my barefoot horse as well as a few friends. (03/04) |
| Arin Christensen, Griffin, Georgia, EMAIL: little2otter@wmconnect.com
PHONE: 770-468-4184 I perform a natural balanced trim. If anyone in the Atlanta, GA area has questions on going barefoot give me a call. I would never put shoes on my horses and I don't put them on my clients' horses. Even my hunter/jumpers have great feet. (03/04) |
| Cindy Robertson, Ocala, Florida, EMAIL: cindy@pig.net I began using natural hoofcare when conventional methods failed after 3 years. We met Gordon Adair, a trainer and hoof care specialist, who took seminars with Dr. Strasser, and 2 years later have a healthy mare with no complications. We also inherited 2 other horses with founder and have rehabilitated them as well. In the process I learned to trim. (04/04) |
| Dawn Jensen, Columbia, South Carolina EMAIL: dasjensen@web.de
PHONE: (803) 561-0688 Introduced to barefoot two years ago, and completely restructured my training business to accommodate barefoot equine athletes. Have never been more pleased with their performance, be it in dressage, jumping, or eventing. More info at www.completesporthorse.com (05/04) |
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Cherie Werfel, Candor, North Carolina, EMAIL: cwerfel@pinehurst.net |
| Laura (McHale) Trumbower, Prosperity, South Carolina, EMAIL: emeraldspring
@ sc.rr.com (remove spaces) We offer Natural Board, and host trim get-togethers with Nancy Filbert, SHP. I breed Belgian Warmbloods, and look forward to competing them (and winning!) in 2005 in both Dressage and Combined Training. My horses have been on the trim for almost two years, now, and my stallion lives with his harem and children in a natural environment. He is the happiest stallion I know!! www.emeraldspringequestrian.com "Home of Nicholas, BWP approved stallion" (02/05) |
| Dawn Willoughby, Delaware, Email: dawnelisew @ yahoo.com (delete
spaces), Phone: 302-475-1684. Began trimming my own horse in 2003. Have studied with several trimmers before deciding to become certified by the American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners. The trim and lifestyle recommendations are all based on the wild horse model. (02/05) |
| Andrew Leech, Georgia, email: aahsleech @ yahoo.com (remove spaces)
I am a Natural Hoof Care practitioner and have three Quarter horses that have been barefoot for 3 years without any problems on gravel or pavement. I am in Georgia, please email me for services. (07/05) |
| Daniel E. Hofford, Ocala, Florida, the Horse Capitol of the World, Phone: (386) 405-4881 Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate graduatingwith the Class of 2002. Currently not re-certified due to financial constraints. I've been working with three severly foundered mares and having great success and while I enjoy trimming the feet of healthy horses there is something very special about being involved in this kind of rehabilitation. Website: http://www.hoofnexus.com (07/05) |
| Mary Ann Kennedy, Nashville, Tennessee EMAIL: ponymak @ aol.com
PHONE: 615-412-4222 http://www.maryannkennedy.com 5 year Student of natural trim. Martha O. clinics, Mike La Grone clinic. Researching natural care and health in the southeast. Researching and rehabbing founder care. Studied under Charles Hall i.e. Jamie Jackson, Pete Ramey technique. Having great success with barefoot transition. (02/06) |
| Sheree Swanson, Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia. I am a horse owner in Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia. We have a barn with four barefoot horses and they are trimmed by an AANHCP trimmer named Andrew Leech. He is a wonderful person and trimmer and I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area. His website is: http://www.geocities.com/andrewsallaroundhorses If you would like to e-mail me for a recommendation, my name is Sheree and my e-mail address is sheree60 @ alltel.net (without the spaces). (06/06) |
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| Gretchen Fathauer, Blue Rock, Ohio EMAIL: gretchenfathauer@prodigy.net
PHONE: 740-674-4492 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom I have a web site on treating founder with barefoot methods (http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com), and I head the naturalhorsetrim email list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturalhorsetrim). |
| Teresa Jessee, Franklin, Ohio EMAIL: tjessee@voyager.net
PHONE: 937-746-9970 After my horse was diagnosed with navicular syndrome, we tried several shoeing methods w/o success. 3 months after being trimmed by a CSHCS my horse was sound barefoot. Now a year later he is becoming a handful to ride. |
| Denise McLain, Centerburg, Ohio EMAIL: dmclain@core.com
Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate I have attended several of Dr. Strasser's three day seminars and several of Martha Olivo's seminars. I am currently enrolled in Dr. Strasser's Certification course and am scheduled to graduate May of 2002 (IF I pass, the course is very challenging!). I began trimming my own horses in 1999 (Nova, my horse, was featured on Gretchen Fathauer's site). I have started trimming for others this past year and I plan to make this my full time profession in the near future. |
| Toni Shott, Hilliard, Ohio EMAIL: tshott@msn.com
My husband and I have been trimming our 2 horses since Jan '01. Our "training" has been 2 clinics (Beverly Welbourne and Martha Olivo)and much reading (Lifetime of Soundness and Jamie Jackson's book). Our QH mare has been a challenge because she has such small, contracted front hooves. She is still not totally sound on hard surfaces. Our Arab gelding (who has never worn shoes) is doing fine with our attempts at doing a "barefoot" trim. |
| Tracy Porter, Milton, Wisconsin EMAIL: thefarm@ticon.net
PHONE: 608-868-5432 I am a John Lyons Select Certified Trainer. I was introduced to this method by John himself. I have had the wonderful opportunity to train with Nancy Filbert. We are blessed with a wonderful natural training & boarding facility as well as lots of horses to practice on! We encourage you to visit our website www.tracyporterthefarm.com |
| Monica Meer, Waukesha, Wisconsin EMAIL: mmmeer@aol.com
PHONE: 262-968-9499 I was introduced to the trim when my mare foundered. After trying traditional methods through vets and farriers, my horse was nearly put down. Thanks to a friend I was introduced to Gretchen's web site, and hooked up with Nancy here in Wisconsin. I started the trim in August of 2001. Attended a two day clinic with Martha, and the rest is history. As of December 2001 my horse is sound again. In less than five months she grew a whole new hoof. I am in complete support of the trim, and trim all three of my horses myself. I will never need a farrier again and their soundness is completely in my hands now. |
| Wendy Lein, Stevens Point, Wisconsin EMAIL: wendyl@msworldnet.com I'm one of those who didn't think I could do this, but I did and my horses are much better for it. Of course I got guidance from a CSHS. (04/04) |
| Judy Harbour, Ortonville, Michigan EMAIL: jbkrieger@prodigy.net After much reading, hosting one clinic, attending one clinic, I finally decided to trim my own horses. Not perfect yet but doing pretty good. |
| Karen Gorrell, Newton, Illinois EMAIL: kgorrell@shawneelink.net Started going barefoot completely in 2001 and learned to do a "regular" trim. Now I'm learning how to do the Strasser trim and loving every minute of it! |
| Tania Wadzinski, Wisconsin EMAIL: trouble@netnet.net
Attended a Martha clinic and am getting help from Nancy Filbert. Luckily my horses are OK, but I want better than that! Lameness in the U.S.(1998 report) cost horseowners $678 million, compared to $115 million for colic. That should tell us that something is seriously wrong with current horse management. We have a small group working on cadaver feet for anyone interested in learning. |
| Roxanne Hill, Lee's Summit, Missouri EMAIL: zuzu@swbell.net
PHONE: 816-524-4741 I have been trimming on a severely contracted foot since June 2000.On severe contraction it takes a long time. Not a expert but can tell you what I have done. |
| Kim Wilson, Dittmer, Missouri EMAIL: kim.wilson@worldnet.att.com
PHONE: 636-274-7417 Two seminars and two years trimming experience striving for the Strasser trim technique. I have 10 horses most are rescues or unwanted. Two were badly foundered and rotated, one with possible navicular and the others just contracted. All are doing well and are on their way to recovery. |
| Nancy Filbert, Antigo, Wisconsin EMAIL: wenfil@newnorth.net Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate |
| Ann Marie Larson, Alpha, Illinois EMAIL: annl@balancedhorse.com
PHONE: 309-334-2701 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate I started Strasser hoofcare in 2000 because of my foundered horse and pony. It made such an impact on me that I went through the course and was certified in 2002. Since then I have helped many owners get their horses back to ridable soundness from founder, navicular, dropped coffin bone and more. Because there are so few SHP in the Midwest I travel regularly throughout IL, IA, southern WI, northwest IN and monthly visits to Omaha/Lincoln, NE. I am also a certified equine massage therapist and can help with bodywork on rehabilitating horses. On my website: www.balancedhorse.com I have photos of some of my rehabilitated horses. I am adding more cases constantly. (03/04) |
| Joanne & Tim Zabawa, Omaha, Nebraska EMAIL: tjzranch@aol.com
PHONE: (402) 572-8020 We have 5 horses that we keep barefoot and ride as pleasure horses. Have attended and sponsored barefoot clinics, maintain an ever growing local group of barefooters in the Omaha area, and give presentations on the benefits of nartural horse keeping and barefoot guidelines. |
| Irene Danz, Duluth, Minnesota EMAIL: IMDFarrier@aol.com
PHONE: (218) 729-6527 I have been a farrier for nearly 20 years and learned about the Strasser trim in 2000. I have attended several clinics with Martha Olivo and Nancy Filbert. I trim my own horses and those of clients using Dr. Strasser's method and other barefoot trim theories with good success. |
| Shirley May, Milton, Wisconsin, EMAIL: smay@jvlnet.com
PHONE: 608/868-3039 We're doing it...thought all was well with our horses who have had regular farrier attention for years. Not so - their heels were high, toes long and feet lacked any semblance of concavity. |
| Cheryl Sutor, West Chicago, Illinois EMAIL: Cheryl @ NoHoof-NoHorse.com
(delete spaces) Phone: 630-267-0357 United Horsemanship MHG (Mentor Hoof
Groom) Website: http://www.NoHoof-NoHorse.com My partner, Tim Huey, and I are servicing the Chicago suburbs. I also offer 1-3 day hoofcare workshops, 1-2 hour demonstrations and we are the organizers of the Thrush_Busters Illinois barefoot hoofcare study group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thrush_busters (02/05) |
| Melissa Coker, Rensselaer Indiana 47978 PHONE: 219-819-3412 |
| Carol Hanquier, Greenwood, Indiana, EMAIL: carolandjose@yahoo.com,
PHONE: 317-889-5494 I began with the Strasser trim in November of 2002. I have been trimming my two horses ever since. I love the progress that has been made. I would be willing to help anyone in my area that is interested in barefooting. (02/04) |
| Sandi Voltz, Two Harbors, Minnesota EMAIL: svoltz52@wmconnect.com
PHONE: 218-834-4609 I have been trimming my own horses most of my life, but just recently got a computer and learned about the natural trim. I always thought the heels on a horse would wear down on its own and was always careful not to trim too much off. But with the information I have learned, their hooves stay much more balanced. I have a foxtrotter, two Icelandics, a foundered miniature, a donkey and two other ponies all getting trimmed the natural way and looking great. (03/04) |
| Kerry Kirkland, Foristell, MISSOURI - AANHCP Certified Practitioner.
636-673-1351 or 636-459-5460; email: wildwayhoofcare @ centurytel.net -
website: www.wildwayhoofcare.com Non-invasive natural trim. Wild horse hoof model. (07/07) |
| Yvonne Moorhouse, Illinois, Phone 815-923-6950 email: y.moorhouse
@ att.net Certified Hoof Groom through Martha Olivo. I found the natural hoof trim from other hoof trimmers when regular farrier trims left me with under run heels. Thanks to the natural hoof trim my horses are much sounder now. Yvonne Moorhouse Marengo, Illinois (11/06) |
| Shawn Ratliff, Cincinnati, Ohio. E-Mail: flyingheartsfarm @ yahoo.com
Phone: (513) 295-2519 I began trimming in 2004 and have been studying the barefoot trim extensively ever since. I do not follow one specific style of trimming, I try to use whichever technique is most appropriate for the specific horse in question. Specializing in founder and navicular cases. I am willing to travel as far as necessary. Also offering full care board/rehabilitation at my farm. If you are overwhelmed with trying to rehabilitate your horse, I do occasionally take in giveaways that need healing. (06/08) |
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| Cheryl West, Tulsa (Sand Springs) Oklahoma - email cwestequest
@ wmconnect.com Balanced Hoof Care. Specializing in problem hooves: laminitis, founder, white line disease, cracks, contracted heels, pancake hooves, etc. I work with a local farrier who shoes to my specs for horses not ready to transition completely but still are being ridden. 6 years experience. References available. I don't make my living at this I do it because I love it. Will teach owners to trim!!! (09/05) |
| Darolyn Butler -Dial, Humble (Near Houston), Texas EMAIL: darolyn@swbell.net
PHONE: 281 446 7232 I'm a serious Endurance Rider. One of my top horses contracted laminitis Sept. 2000. I discovered the Strasser Trim, fixed him & promptly de-shod the other 40-50 horses on my property. I have been successfully running Endurance (including 100 Mile Rides) on Barefoot horses, however, I'm picking my races & avoiding the really rocky ones right now, 'cause I can't train on the rocks. I've done 3 Clinics, one with Strasser in Fl. July 2001, & Todd Merrill Feb. 2002. I'm reading the "Big Book" right now & even more committed to promoting "barefoot" the world over. My husband & I & some other helpers are doing the "trim" here at the ranch. I'm willing to support & help any local "trimmers" that need it. I will probably do Strasser Clinics here on a regular basis. |
| Michael & Laura Avignon, Houston, Texas EMAIL: lavignon@houston.rr.com
My lovely Friesian was imported from Holland in May 2000. He came to me with very high heels and was shod at only three years old. He foundered after having him only 1 month. The vet had him for 1 month and he just kept getting worse. We immediately started searching and thank God we found Dr. Strasser. We flew to Canada to learn from Sabine Kells how to take care of him. His coffin bones penetrated his soles. We took on the responsibility of trimming and rehabilitating him and he is as beautiful and full of life as can be! What a challenge, but it was worth every frustrating and scarey moment because now both of our Friesians have a better life. Sietze's misfortune was really a huge blessing. Don't ever let a vet or farrier talk you out of what you know is best. |
| Kenan Rote, Hempstead, Texas EMAIL: krotebdg@yahoo.com I have two Morgans. One is a gelding that has foundered. I have attended a clinic with Dr. Strasser in Florida and two in Tx. (Todd Merrill and Dr. Strasser) I have met amazing people in this natural hoofcare community. |
| Lori Savage, Floresville, Texas EMAIL: las_whinny@yahoo.com
PHONE: 830-216-7793 Began the natural hoofcare study when our now 18 year old stallion foundered in 2000. We are willing to take on rehab cases for owners not able to support the horse on their own, with a CSHS available (Rachael Coggins is here every 3 weeks for our stallion), for trimming. I can help and support the owner, assist with trimming, and most importantly, help in the rehab phase in teaching the horse to carry itself correctly for a transition back into riding. Proper movement is essential, and the horse and rider both will be taught. |
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Susanne Elmer, Conroe, Texas EMAIL: susanne @ texasnaturalhorsetrim.com |
| Jean Stucker, Arapaho, Oklahoma, EMAIL: jstucker@copper.net
PHONE: 580-323-0466 Just completed a clinic with Martha Olivo and my former farrier, now a TRIMMER! is willing to travel to help others with their horses. I am going to go as a helper. Limited to 200 miles at this time. Located in the western part of the state. Also we can connect you with a trimmer in the Tulsa area if needed. (02/04) |
| Julie Quinton, Tulsa, Oklahoma EMAIL: horseplay@wadequinton.com
PHONE: 918-366-9718 Horse-Play Equine Services offers Sales, Training, Showing, Breeding, and Hoof Care. All horses live in a natural environment, on natural feeds, and BAREFOOT! Visit our website! www.wadequinton.com/horseplay.htm (12/04) |
| Shawna Brown, Keller, Texas, USA. EMAIL: shawna@healinghorsesbarefoot.com
PHONE: 817-337-9637 Certified Hoof Groom Mentor. I was raised on a ranch in Northern AZ, and have been around horses most of my life. I have been trimming for myself and others for almost a year. My barefoot adventure began when I started researching what was wrong with my daughter's horse. She was a long term founder, yet I was unaware. After trying all conventional methods (which failed miserably), I went looking for a better way. When I attended a two day clinic I promptly took all my horses barefoot. My daughter barrel races on a 26 yr old mare BAREFOOT! I recently became certified. I work with all types of horses, from barefoot, to transitioning as well as many founder and navicular horses. I have done work with Lone Star Equestrian Rescue helping them with horses that need rehabilitation. I am available to trim for others. I currently travel up to 200 miles from Fort Worth area. I am willing to teach others how to trim. We have started a North Texas Chapter of United Horsemanship, and have informative "Trim Parties" or "Trim Fest's" to help introduce others to the barefoot trim, and natural lifestyle. (09/04) |
| Gates Billette, Nocona, Texas, Email: gatesbillette@hot
mail.com Phone; 940-987-3258 I had been a farrier for 32 yrs when I attended a Strasser clinic in Humble Tx. In 2002. Recently I have totally given up shoeing and doing the barefoot trim accoding to Dr. Strasser. My very first horse I worked on within days of coming back from the clinic was a Qh mare who had been in the back of the owners pasture who had been diagnosed with a partially torn deep flexor tendon from the coffin. This was at the Los C--------- clinic near Forth worth and the owner was told that his only option was to put her down. For 2 yrs the horse stayed in the same condition short stride and no bend at the knee. Within 2 trims 2 weeks apart the mare has been ridden since and sound. I am 53 yrs old and very thrilled to be doing something to help horses . It is difficult to think that I was part of horses' problem,. I am avaible to help anyone. My e-mail is gatesbillette@hot mail.com and Phone; 940-987-3258 (11/04) |
| Eddie Drabek, El Campo, Texas EMAIL: drabektx @ hotmail.com (delete
spaces) I had a gelding with navicular and a pony we rescued that had foundered severely. The vet said they'd never be sound. Through natural trimming they are both sound (and have been for a few years now), happy, and ridden frequently. Because of their success I became a certified natural trimmer myself and really enjoy giving horses their feet back. It has been a blessing. I also have a website at www.wholehorsetrim.com (05/05) |
| Lynn Swearingen, Tomball, Texas, just northwest of Houston. My daughter and I ride western and use natural horsemanship training. I found natural hoofcare about 4 yrs. ago when my Paint gelding's hooves were falling apart; weak, white line disease, flat, crushed heels, and ultimately his coffin bones dropped. I found Rachael Coggins, an SHP, who knew what to do. He now has lovely hooves and natural hoofcare got us there. We succeeded when the vets and farriers and trainers said we would not. I embraced this new knowledge and eventually became certified as a hoofgroom with Martha Olivo. I continue to learn from clinicians such as Pete Ramey and have successfully rehabbed another gelding, a navicular grandson of Zips Chocolate Chip. I may enter the AANHP program. BAREFOOT ROCKS! Contact me at lynngs @ sbcglobal.net or 281-351-5059 (02/06) |
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| Gwen Feero, Crane, Oregon EMAIL: hilmirsmom@yahoo.com
PHONE: 541-495-2277 No expert here, just started in Dec. '01. One horse starting barefoot. |
| Teresa Ruth, Boise, Idaho EMAIL: truth@bcidaho.com
PHONE: 208/331-7655 I have a barefoot Arab (Parelli Levels horse) and am looking at a 19 y/o QH mare to 'rehab' using barefoot methods. Kurt Schlegel visits the area regularly and I do the in-between trimmings. I try to spread the word whereever and whenever I can, including hosting clinics and arranging presentations at horse gatherings. |
| Coco Spurway, Mead, Washington EMAIL: steinwayranch@hotmail.com
PHONE: 509-238-1225 My husband and I own 10 barefoot Tenn. Walking Horses. We mostly do trail riding and this will be our first year to do it barefoot (before this year we always had two shod in the summer). I am very interested in doing endurance. I have been learning "the trim" from Kurt, and have been practicing on our own horses. So far, I have done no harm. |
| Terry Barrall, Salem, Oregon EMAIL: losvagos@wvi.com
I have only been trimming since June, '01, under the guidance of a knowledgeable friend -- but got a giant step in understanding after attending a Martha Olivo clinic in January '02. I am NOT a pro, but feel I have a knack for this. I would be pleased to help advocate and educate proper barefoot trim and conditioning. This could certainly include a trim or two if needed, but rather than be a technician I would prefer to encourage owners to learn the method or try to help them find a good trimmer for the long term. |
| Steve Skinner, DVM, Sherwood (Portland), Oregon EMAIL: SFSNEURO@aol.com
PHONE: 503.625.7829 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate I am a veterinarian specializing in neurology and neurosurgery. After attending one of Sabine Kell's Hoof Care Clinics in Canada last Spring (2001), I became convinced of the importance of Dr. Strasser's approach to barefoot trimming and natural hoofcare. 2002-2003 Certification Course. |
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Olesja Lundt, Olympia, Washington, EMAIL: olesja@gmx.net
United Horsemanship Certified Hoof Groom
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| Heather Dickson, Enumclaw, Washington EMAIL: hick@tx3com Have always kept my horses in a manner described by Dr. Strasser, the only thing left was to remove the shoes. With the help of Kurt Schlegel, my 8 yr old gelding and 4 1/2 yr old rescue pony (never shod but very neglected feet) have been in the trim 3 months now. I feel it will be a long transition for my gelding, but the pony has not missed a beat. I am just starting to trim but am waiting to take a clinic and get some hands on experience with guidance before taking over my own trimming. 5-27-02 |
| Cheryl Shelton, Idaho Falls area, Idaho EMAIL: cshelton@onewest.net
PHONE: 208-357-5391 United
Horsemanship Certified Hoof Groom I've been involved with natural hoofcare since early 2000. I'd be happy to help anyone in the area interested in pursuing natural hoofcare. I have 7 barefoot horses (6 Icelandics and 1 old quarter horse) who do it all... showing, trail riding and even cattle drives, all barefoot! I've worked with navicular and founder horses with great results. |
| Patty Crawford, Western Oregon EMAIL: crawp@Wizzards.net
PHONE: 541-459-8415 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate Farrier since 1977, now a Strasser Hoofcare Specialist. I never saw the results promised from shoeing "correctively". I have seen spectacular improvements in the whole horse with bare feet. My stock of shoes will make great wind chimes. |
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Julie Gayner, Meridian, Idaho EMAIL: jcgayner@yahoo.com
PHONE: (208) 887-6902 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom |
| Melissa Smith, Caldwell, Idaho EMAIL: smith_28906@msn.com
PHONE: 208-459-7131 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom I am a graduate of United Horsemanship Hoof Groom Course. I started barefooting my TB and QH in April 2002. My TB who 'couldn't' go without shoes is now going without them just fine. His hoof is growing strong, no more chipping and major breakage. Both of my horses truly have "happy feet". I am now beginning to trim for others, and greatly desire to help horse owners learn proper hoof form and function. |
| Lyndee Orpen, Sweet Home, Oregon EMAIL: skwilliams5@attbi.com
PHONE: (541) 367-4550 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom I have been trimming my own horses and others for two years. I recently graduated from the Martha Olivo 10 day Hoofgroom clinic. I have been a horsewoman for many years, and have recently moved to the PNW from Arizona. I will be happy to not only trim your horse, but to help you learn the basics of hoof maintenance. |
| Mary Holifield, Albany, Oregon, EMAIL: equstrncntr @ rovin.net
PHONE: (541) 926-8773 Website: www.holifieldequestriancenter.com I was introduced to the natural trim June 2002. What a revelation! 18 horses have been barefoot since August 2002 and never to be shod again. I refuse to even ride a shod horse. Attended a 4 day Strasser Trimming Clinic given by Sabine Kells in November 2002 and was even more enlightened. It is catching on in our area like wild fire. We need more full-time trimmers in this area! I can pull shoes and/or do a sound basic trim in a pinch, but don't have time to do it fulltime. There is a Certified Hoof Groom in our area that I can recommend. Thank you to Dr. Strasser for all the time and research she did and passing it on to the rest of us! (12/05) |
| Debbie Raynor, Bozeman, Montana EMAIL: savvyhorseplay @ yahoo.com I have received training and attended clinics given by Martha Olivo, Gene Ovnicek, KC Lapierre and Pete Ramey. I have been trimming for 3+ years on my own horses and have a good understanding of the hoof, its' structures and have performed dissections. While I am not a professional trimmer, I am happy to offer guidance to people who want to do their own trims. Experienced with trimming laminitic horses. (08/07) |
| Jerry Schmidt, Port Angeles, Washington EMAIL: holstein01@msn.com
Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate
I am a graduate of the Strasser Hoofcare Method. I am an SHP and if I can be of service to anyone, please get in touch. Thank You. |
| Cheryl Henderson, Jacksonville, Oregon, EMAIL: ABCHoofCare@msn.com
PHONE: 541-899-1535 United Horsemanship Certified Groom United Horsemanship Certified Groom, Active with presentations of hoof care with vets, 4H clubs, community educations. Have a rehabilitation center at our ranch. Specializing in laminitis, founder, contraction and transitioning to barefoot. This is a certified UH center for natural hoof care. (05/04) |
| Pam Beall , Selah, Washington, USA EMAIL: beallp@wwdb.org
509-697-9728 I have been trimming for over two years now and enjoy teaching as well as trimming for others. (10/04) |
| Stacy Ritter, Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA Email: stacy.ritter@mindspring.com
Phone number: 541-273-7448 I took the Strasser Basic and Advanced courses and shortly thereafter rehabilitated my “navicular” horse. I have been trimming my own horses since then. I have a Kiger mustang named Tango who I show in Dressage barefoot. My personal website with horse pics is at www.jeffandstacy.com/Tango. (10/04) |
| Leslie Walls, Ridgefield, Washington, EMAIL: barehooflcw @ yahoo.com (delete spaces), PHONE: 360-887-0529, CELL: 360-600-6899. I am available for pulling shoes, natural trimming and clinics. I am a distributor of Easy Care, Boa, Epic, Easy Boot, Soakers and accesories. I also have available hand tied halters, leads and savvy strings. I have a large client base in SW Washington and NW Oregon and along the coast from Longview to Tillamook. I have 4 TWH's including a breeding stallion (son of "Armed & Dangerous"). All barefoot...of coarse! For horses that are difficult and/or soured, I team up with Kelly Jurgensen (a really incredible horse whisperer)! She organized the 2004 Ray Hunt clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon. (03/05) |
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Michael Waldorf, Eugene, Oregon, USA, www.oregonhoofcare.com |
| Nancy Johnson, DVM, SHP 2003, Eugene, Oregon, Phone 541-688-1835, Email: NJhoofdoc @ aol.com (01/06) |
| Alexandra Levi, Dillon, Montana, USA E-mail: Justaredh @ yahoo.com
Phone: 646-320-0044 I have had my draft cross barefoot for almost 3 years now. I haven't taken any courses but maybe one day when I'm rich I will ;-) I'm into the Jamie Jackson/Pete Ramey style of trimming. I'm your in the area and just want to chat, feel free to contact me! (07/06) |
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James Welz, Phoenix, Arizona EMAIL: jim @ thehorseshoof.com PHONE:
623-935-1823 Click here
for James' webpage. |
| Bill Cunningham, Vail (Tucson Area), Arizona EMAIL: rodear55@hotmail.com
Barefoot proponent since May, 2000. 4 horses barefoot |
| Matthew Kelley, Sedona, Arizona EMAIL: matthewk@sedona.net
PHONE: 282-9091 Two horses with o'Mac boots on front feet, two saddle mules with nothing, rocky and steep country |
| Robyn Levash & Matt Tillis, Tehachapi, California EMAIL: questarabians@inreach.com
PHONE: (661)821-2737 We own 4 wonderful Arabians. We have rehabbed two of our horses from shoes to barefoot. The other two have been barefoot from birth (age 4 and 7). We currently have completed several 50 mile endurance rides totally "barefoot", with 100% completion rate. A few of these rides have been on very rocky terrian. |
| Kathy Kelly, Parks, Arizona EMAIL: reallykk@infomagic.net
PHONE: 928-635-0434 Have 2 horses transitioning to barefoot since 12/00, both with wonderful results! Do alot of my own trimming, with frequent checks by James Welz CSHS. I am an endurance rider, currently using Old Macs with a goal of riding barefoot. |
| Jerry Spencer, Marina del Rey, California EMAIL: beachbunny@ilovechocolate.com
I own peruvians and they do not wear shoes by custom and show regulations. |
| Carol J. Peat, Glendale, Arizona EMAIL: revolvergal@yahoo.com
Two gaited horses, barefoot since April 2001. Riding over everything Arizona has to offer now that the horses aren't hurting from tight shoes and high heels. I use Old Macs on their front hooves when riding. |
| Frank Orza, Sonoita, Arizona EMAIL: horsneaker@theriver.com
PHONE: 520-455-5164 Barefoot advocate since 1972. Inventor of the HORSNEAKER, custom-made hoof boots made from impression molds of your horse's feet. http://www.horsneaker.com |
| Mary Winn, Sonoita, Arizona PHONE: 520-455-5164 Natural hoofcare advocate. Co-developer HORSNEAKER Hoof Wear. |
| Diana Hiiesalu, Agua Dulce, California EMAIL: entais@earthlink.net
PHONE: 6612681020 Started with my 9 yr old endurance arab who was diagnosed with ringbone. Haven't had shoes on for over one year, first trim by Nancy Filbert a year ago. I firmly believe it is one of the kindest things you can do for your horse. My promise to my boys is I will never shoe them again. I also want to remain as non-judgemental about the barefoot trim as possible and let my horses speak for the beauty and soundness of it. |
| Debra Haber, Sonoita, Arizona EMAIL: haber@dakotacom.net
PHONE: 520-455-5455 Proponent of barefoot since March 2001. 4 horses barefoot including my dressage horse. |
| Terri Stickel, Mojave, California EMAIL: dtstickel@mindspring.com
PHONE: (661)824-4279 Just started Jan 28, '02 the trim with a Strasser student on my two young horses. Still learning. |
| Carol Smith, Weed, California EMAIL: carolsmith@jeffnet.org
I have been trimming my six horses for just over a year. After attending a Martha O clinic I tried to get some support from vets and farriers here. I was left stranded and on my own here in Siskiyou County. This has forced me to learn to use a knife and rasp. The horses are doing great. It is very rocky here, but they will never again wear shoes. Now I am having a great time helping interested friends learn that they can do it themselves. |
| Claire Cox-Wilson, Waddell, Arizona EMAIL: shotgun.ranch@cox.net
Website: http://members.cox.net/shotgun.ranch All four of our horses are barefoot, recieving a Strasser trim from a CHCS. One had navicular syndrome, the other had a club foot, and our old mare has Cushings (her last bout of laminitis was in Oct. 2000, before her first Strasser trim), the other mare has severe arthritis due to previous injuries.....They are all doing Beautifully !!! (04/04) |
| Dave Fitton, Strathmore, California EMAIL: cfitton @ ocsnet.net
PHONE: 559-568-1335 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate CSHS 2002 student. I was born and raised on a cattle ranch and have ridden my entire life. I calf rope for a hobby and all my horses are barefoot. (08/06) |
| C Adkins, Gilbert, Arizona EMAIL: mulesrule@cybertrails.com
I was just told about this web site, as I mentioned my decision to move my mules to a barefoot. I have been reading and am excited to get started. I have one mule from a TB mare who is always sore in front and trips behind. Have not been able to find a farrier who could help either problems. I am looking forward to his future. |
| Merlynn Burns, Pearblossom, California EMAIL: mgraphics@prodigy.net Happened upon Strasser's methods while trying to find an answer on optimum treatment for founder. I have been to 2 Olivo clinics, having success with the trim on my 3 equine friends. While not an expert, I feel adequately qualified to trim my horses. My foundered pony is progressing well in just 3 months after struggling for at least 2 years - we can see light at the end of the tunnel. |
| Monica Heath, Reno, Nevada, EMAIL: monica @ squareonefarm.com 775-338-2523 I'm a dressage trainer with a natural horsemanship perspective. My own horses have been barefoot for 7+ years. I own three horses, plus board four more, and I trim all of them myself. I offer boarding, training and instruction to those who wish to have their horses in a large paddock with a herd environment. I am always interested in learning more about barefoot hoofcare, health, soundness and training. (08/06) |
| Doug & Darla Cassidy, Utah EMAIL: sammynut@aol.com I was getting tired of my horses losing their shoes every single time we had an event to go to! I started going to the internet to read what I could on proper hoof care and came across "The Horse's Hoof" website. I emailed Yvonne Welz, which in turn she called me and we talked at length about "natural" hoof care. I was invited by Yvonne to come and see Inty, the subject of her founder story at which time I also purchased Dr. Strasser's books. Both my horses at the time had very healthy feet but I was SOLD on getting them barefoot. James came out and trimmed both horses for me and the rest is history. James has been extremely helpful, is very knowledgeable and sure has a way with my "attitude" plus gelding Famous! Our gelding Famous has never had a lame day since the first trim, he walked away from James into the rocks and hasn't turned back! He loves his "shoeless" life. Our mare Dreamer was a bit ouchy in the beginning, but I simply put boots on her and away we went. I never gave up one day of riding with her. Now nearly two years later since that first trim both horses are doing great, I ride them over some of the rockiest terrain in the southwest. I resently acquired new horses, and of course the first plan of action was for James to come out and get them started! Going barefoot was the best decision I have ever made for my horses. |
| Cyndi Rach, Queen Creek, Arizona EMAIL: hoovinit@aol.com My beloved Morgan mare got laminitis and foundered in May 2000; in spite of following all vet and farrier recommendations, she worsened in August that year. A concerned friend convinced me to attend a Martha Olivo clinic that October and I was convinced this was the way to go. I learned how to do "the trim" and have been trimming my own horses ever since, and also have James Welz out monthly to help me. My "herd" also includes 3 horses that each have a club foot, and 1 navicular re-hab. The foundered mare's hooves continue to get healthier all the time, but I suspect she also has an insulin intolerance issue and she can't have pasture grass. May 2005 update-my foundered morgan is continuing to live a comfortable, happy life with the barefoot trim and natural lifestyle. She is now 20 years old (and still the boss mare of my small herd). Her hooves look good and she is sound for riding, even cantering and doing some small jumps (in hoof boots) She moves carefully over rocky terrain, so I think it still bothers her some, so I try to avoid the rocky areas. She doesn't tolerate the hot Phoenix summers well, so she now lives in Northern Az during the hot weather. I think this is something owners (living in hot summer areas) of foundered horses should consider if possible. (05/05) |
| Denice Zengo, San Francisco, California EMAIL: dzengo@pacbell.net Recently attended Basic/Advanced Strasser Seminar and will be taking the Strasser Hoofcare Specialist Certification course this Fall. |
| John Tucker, Sacramento, California EMAIL: wildhoof@neteze.com Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate |
| RON STEWART, Ridgecrest, California. e-mail: Ronstewart20@aol.com
Phone [562] 522-9959. Current Strasser Certification Student. Class 2002-2003. Believe in it, and own, 2 Barefoot Morab Horses,with healthy feet. They have always been barefoot. Doing Strasser trim for about a year.Have attended: a 1 day, 2 day, and 5 day basic/ advanced, hoof trimming clinics. Both horses near Level 2 in Parelli Natural Horsemanship. [PNH] Recently completed the "High Desert Triple Crown Endurance Series" [early 2002] with my Morab Mare. Three L.D. Endurance Rides Barefoot. Inquiries welcome. |
| Sherri Brozina, Delta Colorado EMAIL: brozinafarm@Qwest.net
PHONE: 970-874-8304 My daughter Krysten and I are learning the barefoot trim. We have a friend Diane StPeter who attended a Martha clinic here in Colorado. We have been working at the trim for a year now we have two horses we ride two in training and three mammoth donkeys all are barefooted and we trim them all. We need stories about any one who has a horse healed of ring bone. Nadja (mother in law) would like some proof that this trim will help her horse before she lets us take care of her. Glory(horse) is in pain and pregnant. Nadja is thinking of putting her down. |
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Courtney Vincent, Tucson, Arizona E-Mail: CLVAsko@aol.com
PHONE: 520-904-4964 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom |
| Tracy Raffaele, Palmdale, California EMAIL: tlraffaele@aol.com
PHONE: 661-492-1119 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate Have owned horses for 24 yrs. Currently have 2 barefoot horses, one all his life the other for about a year. After hearing about Dr. Strasser's research would not have it any other way. Currently enrolled in the 2002/2003 Strasser Certification Course. Inquiries welcome. |
| mary f. cottrill, Reno Nevada EMAIL: dubleott@aol.com Graduate of eastern school of farriery, 1979...laid down the hammer, may 2002...finally doing it right. |
| Kim E. Lytle, Hinkley, California EMAIL: ocmk@gte.net
PHONE: 760-964-0786 United Horsemanship Certified
Hoof Groom I had a filly founder because of high heels and shoes. I couldn't accept the vet's prognosis. I searched the internet and learned about the Strasser barefoot horse. I attended a Strasser Clinic and started using the natural trim. That was 5-months ago. Today she is pain free with no limping. I am so grateful for Star Taira a Strasser certified hoof care specialst and Dan Hoffard who helped me get started in healing her. I am planing on taking more clinics and have helped other horses in the area who are lame. |
| Lyne Peterson, Sacramento, California, EMAIL: lyne612@yahoo.com My horses and I have been barefoot before it was popular. Now I'm trying to learn the right way to do it. I just kick my shoes off, but that's probably not correct, either! |
| Mona Johnson, Shingletown, California, EMAIL: mwmjohnson@hotmail.com
PHONE: (530)474-5728 I recently moved to Shingletown, near Redding, (I live at the Wild Horse Sanctuary) and wonder if anyone is near here who is involved in the natural trim and lifestyle philosophy. I have been trimming my 2 horses for a year after being shown how to do it by someone who took a Strasser 4 day clinic. I cannot afford a clinic, myself, but would like to connect with others in the area for support. Thanks, Mona |
| Marci Lambert, San Diego, California, EMAIL: horsefeathers63@hotmail.com
PHONE: 760-521-0372 I got introduced to the Strasser trim in Aug.2002, one of my horses had a severe club foot, I was told by the vet to put him down.(he's only 10 ys old). I had been given a Bus.Card of A CHCS from A friend of A friend, I Knew Nothing about it, but because the diagnosis from the vet did'nt feel right, I called her. To Make a really long story, short I have Taken the basic & advance Hoof Care Coarse Last Feb. & been working with Meil Bernstien in BC Canada for the past 6 months. In Aug. my husband & I Moved to SoCal, & I need to get connected with people here. I would like to take the Martha O Clinic ASAP, & I would like to start helping horses here ASAP too. By the way my horse is doing great, it is still going to take some time. I would like to here from anyone in my area. Thanks, Marci (09/06) |
| Kim Richman, Santa Clara, California, EMAIL: horsebodywork@care2.com
408-687-3605 United Horsemanship Certified Hoof Groom I am a United Horsemanship Hoof Groom and am willing to teach others to trim their horses. If you don't want to learn the trim but want someone to trim for you I can do that too. I have been trimming my own horses since Jan 2002. I started the barefoot trimming due to one of my horses being foundered and the farrier telling me this was not fixable. Besides barefoot trimming I offer other alternative modalities. Please check out my website for the other services that I offer: http://horsebodywork.tripod.com |
| Annette Popovich, Pearblossom, California, EMAIL: baymre@aol.com I started trimming my four horses in January 2004.I found "The Horses Hoof" website while looking for information on abcesses.I plan on attending the Strasser seminars and continue to learn of the horses advantage of being barefoot. (02/04) |
| Tomas Teskey D.V.M., Hereford, Arizona EMAIL: tomasteskey @ yahoo.com
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Groom AND Veterinarian Not only MY own horses benefit from a natural trim and as natural a lifestyle as I can offer. Every day I am out there treating sick horses or helping folks manage their healthy horses I am talking to them about how they can get their horses TRULY sound, live longer lives and be happier in their domestication. Learning about the natural trim from Martha Olivo two years ago has turned out to be such a powerful tool in my practice and in my life! I am able to help horses ON THE SPOT when I visit them with a lameness problem. There's no waiting for a farrier to show up next week or even this afternoon...I can help that horse immediately and often prevent further damage from setting in. I ride as often as I can, so I feel I can speak from a medical as well as a practical standpoint...sound barefooted horses are the norm for me. It is the shod horses that are abnormal and unhealthy...I feel it is impossible for a horse to be full of health with steel nailed to it's feet, and it is a physiologic impossibility for any steel shoe to be therapeutic for a horse...only harmful. Once we educate the world with what is going on and what we have rediscovered about the effect of steel on horses, we will be able to demand that this practice come to an end. To continue to bring harm to the horse will become unacceptable and viewed as the barbaric, unnecessary and reprehensible practice that it is. Nothing I learned in veterinary school has been as powerful as what I have learned on my own about the horse's foot. I am thankful that I have come in to this knowledge and can help others and their horses enjoy better health. I am here as a user-friendly veterinary resource for you all, and I wish you all the best. Dr. Tom T. (08/05) |
| Barbara Manfrediz, Bisbee, Arizona, EMAIL: wildhooves@hotmail.com
PHONE: 520-366-5275 United Horsemanship Certified Hoofgroom I am a high performance barefoot and natural lifestyle advocate. After numerous disappointments in finding a hoofcare provider that could bring my two horses to true soundness, I learned to do them myself and I haven't looked back since! Now there are many hoof care practictioners that are successfully bringing horses to true soundness and I am happy to be able to personally recommend several in Arizona and many throughout the United States. My own horses are ridden over the extremely rough and rocky terrain of SE Arizona barefoot. I love helping anyone that desires a deeper knowledge of hooves, soundness, and natural nutrition, care and lifestyle. (04/04) |
| Bruce McCaskey Denver, Colorado USA, Email: "bruce_mccaskey
at yahoo" Phone: 303.550.6383 I am currently learning how to trim by watching trimmers, trimming rescue horses, dissecting feet, reading and would like to network with anyone in the area doing the same. (02/05) |
| Christina White, Colorado. email: rigel @ theoptimumequine.com
Website: http://www.theoptimumequine.com I work as an independent studying the equine foot & what it needs to support healthy, sound structure. I am in the process of starting a business here along the Front Range to provide neurologically sound trimming assisting the horse in regaining healthy structure which has been lost to improper trimming, shoeing & environmental influences. I do not subscribe to any specific theory, but approach the horse with an open mind so that I can understand what each individual, unique, horse needs in order to heal. Please visit our website for more information. Christina White, The Optimum Equine LLC (12/05) |
| Jolly Roger Holman, Professional Farrier/Natural Hoof Care. Templeton,
California (Central Coast) Phone: 805-227-4835, email: jollyroger
@ tcsn.net I attended Cal Poly Horseshoeing School in 1970/71. Specializing in natural trims and BLM Wild Mustangs (problem horses not a problem). I've rode, trained, and trimmed horses all my life. I've never owned a horse that required shoes. I have attended Natural Balance clincis and the majority of my customer's horses are barefoot. (02/06) |
| Lisa Huhn, Dunlop, New Brunswick, Canada EMAIL: equinextion@canada.com
PHONE: 506-783-2943 We offer superior quality high performance, conditioned barefoot Friesian sporthorses for sale. We also offer trimming services and small acreage design to encourage "au-natural" horse living, consultation services. Now offering clinics and trimming training. Web site www.equinextion.com |
| Howard Jesse, Tompkins, Sask., CANADA EMAIL: t.whip @ sasktel.net
Website: www.thehorsemechanic.com
phone 403-795-1850 I DO BIOSCAN http://www:bioscanlight.com AND HAVE TAKEN THE 3 CLINIC FOR THE STRASSER TRIM AND HAVE A FEW ON THE TRIM WILL HELP AND TRAVEL? (11/05) |
| Todd Merrell, Vancouver, Canada EMAIL: todd@zenequine.com Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate |
| Sabine Kells, British Columbia, Canada Mailing address: P.O. Box 44 Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1S7 Strasser Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate |
| Frances Guthrie, Manson's Landing, British Columbia, Canada EMAIL:
frances@oberon.ark.com Strasser
Hoofcare Professional Course Graduate I am an ex-farrier, currently a student of the Certified Strasser Hoofcare Specialist Course. |
| Dorothy Martell, Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia,
Canada EMAIL: dpellman@telus.net
PHONE: (250) 287-3117 I was able to watch a gal by the name of Frances Guthrie work on a lady's horse at the barn that I'm at. I started asking Frances some questions about my own horse's feet. Frances not only answered my questions but started to work on my horse. I'm lucky that my horse's feet are still in pretty good shape and I have been trying to keep him barefooted as much as possible. I'm very impressed with the natural foot program. I'm looking forward to keeping my morgan horses' feet fancy free and natural. |
| Miel Bernstein, Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada EMAIL: miellie@telus.net
PHONE: 604 796 9211 Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Course Graduate I am a Strasser barefoot hoofcare student. We also have a sport horse breeding program featuring naturally raised barefoot warmblood crosses. |
| Andrea Rowbottom, St Agatha, Ontario, Canada EMAIL: everwind @
hsfx.ca I discovered natural hoofcare when my Half Arab gelding foundered (and my vet recommended shoes & wedge pads! I luckily found Gretchen's site quite by accident when searching for something else), but I have had his 21 yr old Half Arab dam barefoot her entire life, even showing to a US National Top Ten barefoot -so it can be done! I am also actively into alternative therapies (Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbs, homeopathy, chiro, acupunture) having used these to reduce my mare's cancerous malignant fibrous histiocytoma tumor from an orange size growth to a bottlecap size when the only recommenation from the vet school was surgical removal. I have now attended a Martha clinic and a Dr. Strasser clinic and advanced trimming, and I am doing my own horses. I want people to know they can contact me if looking for help. I have a Martho Olivo Certified Hoof Groom that trims my horses if others are looking for someone in my area to trim. (08/07) |
| Susan Jaeger, Pickardville, Alberta, Canada EMAIL: georgelake_2@hotmail.com
PHONE: (780)349-3364 23 years as farrier, now exclusively barefoot, thanks to my little Icelandic mare Gaefa. Edmonton area. |
| Leslie Wade, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, Canada EMAIL: dfuller@ns.sympatico.ca
Our farm, with at least 17 horses, has been barefoot going on two years now, after a workshop with Gudrun Buchhofer. I have been able to do everything barefoot that I had done previously with shoes: dressage, eventing, and lots of trail rides including a trip to Vermont last fall. This barefoot movement is the most exciting learning I've had in a long time! |
| Linda O'Neill, Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada EMAIL: arsmith@total.net
PHONE: 450 826-3379 As backyard horseperson who loves to ride and hates spending time to muck out, I set up my 'system'(15 yrs. ago) as free range for the 2 horses with open door(24/7) box stalls. In early 2001, I was introduced to A Lifetime of Soundness and with that a commitment to never put a shoe on my guys and to talk, talk, talk about the benefits of barefoot and turnout. Lisa Walker, a CHCS from Vermont, has come to our area 5 times to trim and generously share her knowledge with owners and farriers (2, so far,willing to do 'the trim'). A good friend came on board with me, and together we attended Dr. Strasser's Basic Hoofcare course in Ontario and are looking forward to returning soon for the Advanced. Husband, Al, constructed a hoofsoaking area and opening up a rocky area where I spread hay is part of the toughening up process. A pair of Old Macs, seldom used, sits in the barn 'just in case'. A bonus has been a more comfortable ride. Thank you Dr. Strasser and Sabine. |
| Martine Savary, Franklin, Québec, Canada EMAIL: dness@sprint.ca
PHONE: 450-827-2561 I was introduced to "A Lifetime of Soundness" in March 2001. I attended the Basic Hoofcare Seminar last July in Niagara Falls and I am looking forward to attend the Advanced one in late April and maybe one day become certified! I have a QH and an Appaloosa (20 and 25) that I trim myself, and I get my work checked by Lisa Walker when she comes in my area. They have been barefoot for almost a year and the transition is working well. A friend and I are also trimming (weekly) a badly foundered poney that Lisa trimmed on her last visit. |
| Fraea Bolding, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada EMAIL: bolding@infoserve.net I'm sixteen years old and I've been trimming my horse, Buddy, for two years since first beginning the Strasser trim with him when he was suffering from acute navicular syndrome. Now he's pain free and his feet are looking good! I plan to become a Certified Strasser Hoof Care Specialist in two years. Contact me if you want -- it's great to meet new people and their horses who've discovered the benefits of Strasser Hoof Care! I'd also love to help trim anyone's horse in the Vancouver area. |
| Howard Jesse, tompkins, sask., CANADA EMAIL: t.whip@sk.sympatico.ca
PHONE: 306-241-6811 I do www.bioscanlight.com and also do www.bicom2000.com and taken the clinic on the Stasser trim and sell Herbs of the World and will go to horse or help on the phone.Also sell the www.korrector.com the best saddle pad on the market. |
| Susanne Goehler, West Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada EMAIL: sporting-auracom.com
PHONE: 902-345-2215 I have a 3 year old QH mare, one 3 year old Welsh-Pony Gelding and one old Standardbred gelding in my open Barn. When I was starting with my young horses I figured out, that they can't walk on gravel or anything else. There were standing always on soft ground. Incorrect trimming was the other problem I had. And then I found Gudrun Buchhofer and she explained to me how the Strasser-Trim is working. Since 1 year now I am trimming my horses by myself and they are walking, trotting etc. over every ground. It is really great ! |
| Diane Brown, Lumby, British Columbia, Canada, EMAIL: diane@vanderstar.com,
PHONE: 250-547-6391 Have participated in seminars with Sabine Kells, Todd Merrell, and Dr. Hildrud Strasser. I do Hoofcare full time, and assist owners in learning to trim their own horses. Plan to take the certification course soon. My own 12 horses do everything barefoot, including endurance racing and trips to the mountains. Four years of learning experiences with natural barefoot trimming and restoring soundness. |
| David Mc Glynn, Ontario, Canada Email:dmcglynn54 @ hotmail.com
Phone: 519-649-1780 Natural trimmer available in Southern Ontario. I have been working with horses for many years and am trimming on a regular basis. All references and certificates can be provided. (08/05) |
| Jenny Edwards, Selby, Ontario, Canada EMAIL: jennyedwards @ sympatico.ca I have 3 equines, 1 quarter horse x appaloosa and 2 Shetland ponies, who I have been trimming since Oct 2000. Have done the 3 day horseowner and 1 day advanced Strasser courses and the 4 day KC La Pierre course and was a founding member of IBEM (Institute of Barefoot Equine Management - www.ibem.org.uk) when I lived in the UK. Have recently moved to Canada with my horses and I now have enough land to take on a few more so I am looking into setting up a small re-hab facility. Would be great to make contact with fellow barefooters in Canada. (09/05) |
| Hi, I live in Manitoba, Canada & learned about barefoot trimming summer/ 05. My horses were converted by our local barefoot trimmer & on their way to recovery. They have never had shoes, but the farriers always left high heel, etc..and resulting in 2 of them with contraction & 1 with club feet. I am learning the method from my farrier & trimming them myself now with her "checking up' on me. Would like to meet others who barefoot trim in Canada. We operate an equestrian campground and I teach natural riding methods. www.seasonsranch.com Barb Fenwick Email: barbfen @ mts.net (02/06) |
| Elaine Polny, Palgrave, Ontario, Canada. website: www.horsesbynature.com
, email: epolny @ xplornet.com As a natural horsemanship trainer, I never felt right about putting shoes on horses. Finally in 2003 I was introduced to the barefoot trim and received all the answers I was searching for. I am such a big supporter that I would like to know all the trimmers who are available in Ontario for referrals. I trim my own horses, but do not have time to trim all my clients too! Please email me if you are doing the barefoot trim professionally, or just love to talk about it! (03/07) |
| Adam Till, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Email address: aktill @ telusplanet.net
Website: www.easphotography.com/Horses/Home.htm After deciding that barefoot was the best option for my gelding (who had been diagnosed with caudal heel pain/ mild ringbone), I was dismayed to find that there were no local barefoot-specialist trimmers. After months of research and hard work, I'm quite comfortable with a number of barefoot trimming techniques, and while I don't have time to trim other horses, I'm very happy to help others learn what they'd need to work with their own animals. Barefoot specialists working in Calgary are encouraged to contact me, so that I can pass their names on to interested horse owners. (03/06) |
| Horseworld Emporium, Martina Peiper & Breck Foerstner, St.Catharines, Ontario Canada Email: martinapeiper @ horseworldemporium.com or phone toll free 1-888-497-3333 Information and referrals for natural barefoot hoof care. (10/06) |
| Marcy Armstrong, Alberta Canada- south Edmonton - liberty @ netkaster.ca
- www.libertyequestrian.com
Special interest in dressage, operate a training facility and trim many horses. Love to help owners learn to trim their own horse! Success from stumbling, navicular, deformed and contracted hooves. (09/07) |
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Dawn Harrold, Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Marie-Ann Roberts, Illston on the Hill, Leicestershire, UK EMAIL:
marie-ann.roberts@virgin.net
PHONE: 01162599201 Removed my horses shoes April 2000, after attending a horse owners basic course with Dr Strasser. Before course was hopeful that my native cross with strong, fast growing feet would cope without shoes, but thought it would be impossible for my TB with thin brittle feet. Dr S put forward such a clear and common sense case for her methods, that I felt that a barefoot life was the way forward for both my horses. They have made the transition with very few problems, thanks to trimming input from Dr S and a CHCS. Hooves have improved significantly, particularly for the TB. Both horses are sound. Did not quite manage to get ideal living conditions for the first winter, but now have 24/7 turnout, with field shelter. Am open minded about all trimming methods, but glad I have had opportunity to learn and use the Strasser technique. |
| Jane Harbidge, Warwick, UK EMAIL: janeharbidge@hotmail.com |
| Mel Richards, Oswesty, Shropshire, UK EMAIL: mark-mel@horsetlc.fslife.co.uk
I have been doing natural hoof care for almost 2 years now, I have 4 horses all of which are very gratefull to now be bare foot, and although it has been a long road for some of them it has been well worth it |
| Jane Berresford, Kilburn, Derbyshire (Midlands), England EMAIL: JaneBerresford@aol.com |
| Kirsty Owens, Oswestry, Shropshire, UK EMAIL: Kirsty.E.Owens@student.shu.ac.uk
Shoes taken off my horse at last attempt to cure laminitis after vet had virtually given up hope on her. With much grateful thanks to Mel Richards for all her hard work, Solo is still here and although 25, thinks she is still a youngster with her new lease of life! |
| Jillina Gardiner, Brechfa, Carmarthenshire, Wales (UK) EMAIL: JillieGardiner@aol.com
I found out about Dr. Strasser's work when my older horse had reached the stage where the local vet could only offer Bute for approx 6 months and then it would be the end of the road due to Navicular. That was in November 2000. He is still alive and has gone from being unable to walk downhill comfortably to being able to keep up with my youngster. I am sufficiently convinced of the benifits that my young Arab will never be shod, and I am one of this year's crop of Strasser students. I have enough land available to take in other horses but will only accept those who are barefoot. |
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Helen Rockall, Chichester, West Sussex, England EMAIL: hrockall@hotmail.com
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| Judith Edwards, Leicester, England EMAIL: spiritatliberty@aol.com
PHONE: 0116 2775220 Have four horses. Two have been cases where vets have given up on them not knowing what else to do for them. I am lucky in that I keep them on Ann Kempton's yard where they roam over several acres and have wonderful natural living conditions. One of my horses was going to be put down the day I heard of her, just the other day she was seen cantering on the concrete drive all of her own free will. Thanks Dr.S. |
| Sue Armstrong, Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK EMAIL: suearmstrong@suearmstrong.free-online.co.uk Attended a basic hoofcare seminar in October 2001. I have one ex-hunter gelding of about 15 years old who is doing quite well without shoes but lacks a field companion right now. He has been barefoot for about 2 and 1/2 years. |
| Marie-Louise Chittenden, Equine Health Centre Walkers Ltd., UK We developed the softwalker for a racing yard in the UK for barefoot racing. The softwalker provides a low impact surface, ideal for horses in regular training, recuperating from injury or transitioning from shod to barefoot. The outer track has a customised compound rubber surface which provides a remarkably durable yet forgiving, anti-slip and porous surface. The inner track consists of smooth, rounded granite river pebbles laid loose to a depth of 175mm. This revolutionary surface provides a perfect mechanism for exfoliation and stimulation of the sole. It is specifically designed for horses who are transitioning to compete barefoot. The walker is the only one of its kind in the world and allows controlled exercise on a 'riverstone' surface. Please visit our site: www.equinehealthcentre.com or mail Marie-Louise at: ml @ equinehealthcentre.com (09/06) |