Locate a Professional Barefoot Trimmer
Here are some places that offer listings of trimmers:
Trimmer’s List:
http://thehorseshoof.com/trimmers.html
This is a list of professional trimmers on The Horse’s Hoof website. Listing
is free to professionals, and requires only an email submission.
Friend’s List:
http://www.thehorseshoof.com/friends.html
This is a list of people who support barefoot hoofcare on The Horse’s Hoof
website. Listing is free to anyone, and requires only an email submission. Persons
on this list may help provide references to professionals in your area.
EasyCare Practitioner Search:
http://www.easycareinc.com/Search/Practitioner.aspx
Searchable database of barefoot practitioners. Free listing.
Tribe Equus Contact List
http://www.tribeequus.com
Click "Get HELP with Natural Hoof Care"
Here are some organizations and/or methods that offer listings
for their practitioners:
American Assoc. of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners (AANHCP)
Founded by Jaime Jackson. Dedicated to promoting natural hoof care and horsekeeping
practices for domestic equines worldwide. Training and certification program.
http://www.aanhcp.net
Click on "Locate an AANHCP practitioner."
American Hoof Association (AHA)
An organization
of peer-reviewed hoof care professionals offering progressive, preventative
and rehabilitative services, education and information. Listing provided for
trimmers that have completed a thorough review process by their Evaluation Committee
and passed to be Certified by the Board Members.
http://americanhoofassociation.org
Equine Podiatry Association (UK)
The Association aims to regulate and support Equine Podiatrists (EPs) and their
clients, promoting responsible shoeless hoofcare and providing information to
anybody wishing to find out more about Applied Equine Podiatry. EPs are highly
trained specialists in shoeless hoofcare who work closely with owners to achieve
the healthiest hooves possible for their horses.
http://www.epauk.org
La Pierre Performance Hoof Care and the International Institute
of Equine Podiatry
Founded by KC La Pierre and Robyn La Pierre. International Institute of Equine
Podiatry. Training and certification program.
http://www.equinepodiatry.net
click on “Our Alumni” link
Martha Olivo Standard Hoof Care
Founded by Martha Olivo. "Hoof Grooms" have completed a 5 day course
with Martha.
http://www.marthaolivo.com
Click on "Hoof Groom List"
Natural Balance Hoofcare
Founded by Gene Ovnicek. System includes shoeing, but there are courses
that focus on trimming. They offer a farrier search for practitioners of Natural
Balance who have completed one or more courses - be sure to specify that you
are looking for barefoot trimming:
http://www.hopeforsoundness.com/techsupport/search/farrier/enterfsearch.html
Strasser Hoofcare Website for North America - US & Canada
Equine Soundness Association (ESA)
Practitioners trained in the method of Dr. Hiltrud Strasser. A new website is
under construction at www.strasserhoofcare.org
As of January 2007, it should be finished in a couple of months. E-mail at strasserhoofcare
@ aol.com for more information.
Strasser Hoofcare Professionals Association - UK
http://www.ukshpassociation.co.uk
UK Natural Hoof Care Practitioners (UKNHCP)
An independent organisation affiliated to the AANHCP. Provides training, research
and information for hoofcare professionals based in the UK.
http://www.uknhcp.org
Click on "Locate a practioner."
