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Barefoot Hoofcare Practitioners
A Free Listing Service



PLEASE NOTE: This is a free listing. We are not responsible for the validity of the listings of practitioners. We do not verify certifications, claims or contact information, and cannot attest to the abilities of the practitioners listed. Comments made next to a practitioner's listing are the responsibility of that practitioner. We do not personally know most of the practitioners listed, and do not claim to endorse any of them. To be sure that you are getting quality hoof care, it is wise to request references and validation of any certifications before hiring a practitioner.

The purpose of this page is to give help to those who are seeking a barefoot hoofcare practitioner in their area.




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USA - Alabama     Go to Top of Page


Dee Fortner
(256) 523-7111

Sand Rock, Alabama

Email: love2ride@starband.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Near Ft. Payne/Gadsden




USA - Arizona     Go to Top of Page


James Welz
(623) 935-1823

Phoenix, AZ

Email: jim@thehorseshoof.com
Website: www.TheHorsesHoof.com/jameswelz.html
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2001), trimming since 1999.
Service Area: N/A
Current emphasis on performance/working horses with hundreds of barefoot horses in the desert southwest environment (very hard/rocky/dry). Many satisfied customers with their horses trimmed for up to 5 years now. Hoof boot consultation and fitting also available.


Frank Orza
(520) 455-5164

Sonoita, AZ

Email: horsneaker@theriver.com
Website: www.Horsneaker.com
Certifications: Natural Hoof Care Practitioner (Former Farrier) Inventor of the Horsneaker®
Service Area: N/A
Never feeling comfortable with the "iron hanging" part of farriery, Frank has been encouraging clients to go barefoot for nearly 20 years. He started to develop Horsneakers in 1986.


Ross Neder  
Parks, AZ

Email: ross@neder.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: N/A

 


Robert & Linda Smith
(520) 443-9321

Prescott, AZ

Email: rsmith@northlink.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: N/A
Experienced with Miniature Horses.


Richard Conover
(480) 671-1353

Apache Junction, AZ

Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Certifications: Farrier
Service Area: Phoenix area.

 


Bonnie Boetcher
(480) 982-3944

Apache Junction, AZ

Email: bboetcher@mchsi.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Bill Trigg
(520)331-9005

Tucson, AZ

Email: coyote@theriver.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Farrier
Service Area: N/A
Specialist in wild horse trim




USA - Arkansas     Go to Top of Page


Bonnie Myers
(501) 821-4561

Little Rock, AK

Email: the.myers@Juno.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Joel Thomas
(501) 206-8253

Heber Springs, AK

Email: ozark@direcway.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Farrier
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - California     Go to Top of Page


Linda Cowles
(707) 869-8270

Guerneville, CA

Email: healthyhoof@comcast.net
Website: www.healthyhoof.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2003), Ramey LIM
Service Area: N/A
Trimming, Coaching, Clinic Presentation, Moral Support, Consulting


Kim Richman
(408) 687-3605

Santa Clara, CA

Email: barefoottrim@bodyworkforhorses.com
Website: www.bodyworkforhorses.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2003)
Service Area: N/A
Also Certified in Photonic Therapy and Raindrop Technique for Horses and Humans.


Ilizabeth Fortune
(707) 485-1205

Redwood Valley, CA

Email: dolphinsight@saber.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2003)
Service Area: N/A
Also Certified in Photonic Therapy and Raindrop Technique for Horses and Humans.


Anna Zbitnoff
(707) 485-0405

Redwood Valley, CA

Email: annazbitnoff@saber.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2003)
Service Area: N/A
Also Certified in Photonic Therapy and Raindrop Technique for Horses and Humans.


Odette Suter
(310) 454-7401

Pacific Palisades (LA), CA

Email: odettesuter@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Graduate from Dr. Strasser's school in 1991.
Service Area: N/A
Hoofcare practitioner, veterinary medicine, animal acupuncture, natural horsemanship, spiritual psychology, animal communication, energy healing, coaching/counselling. Graduated from Dr. Strasser's school (1991). Assisting horse & owner in the transition to barefoot (phone/online/in person).


Beth Baden
(805) 491-5816

Ventura, CA

Email: rbbaden@adelphia.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Dave Fitton  
Strathmore, CA

Email: cfitton@onemain.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Tracy Raffaele
(661) 492-1119

Palmdale, CA

Email: tlraffaele@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Colorado     Go to Top of Page


Cindy Meyer
(970) 945-5680

Carbondale, CO

Email: barefootnboogie@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Sally Mason
(970) 565-0665

Cortez, CO

Email: won@frontier.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Connecticut     Go to Top of Page


Joan Adams
(860) 642-7918

Lebanon, CT

Email: joanadams@hooftrimmer.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Hoof Care Specialist
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Florida     Go to Top of Page


Bob Creel
(352) 339-5767

Morriston, FL

Email: bcreel@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003), U. of Maine, U. of Cornell.
Service Area: N/A
30 years trained. I trim and train clients to correctly trim their horse with conventional tools or a newer easier abrasive flap disc method. Specializing in foundered, navicular, and contracted hooved horses, I utilize natural methods of healing considering the whole horse.


Daniel Hofford
(386) 405-4881

Ocala, FL

Email: equsnarnd@yahoo.com
Website: www.HoofNexus.com
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003)
Service Area: N/A
Natural foundation training for horses (Parelli, Pryor). Studied with Bergy Bergeleen, Jaime Jackson and Dr. Strasser.


Anne Diamler
(386) 822-4564

Deland, FL

Email: N/A
Website: www.SoundHorseSystems.com
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003)
Service Area: N/A

 


Cindy Edwards  
Vero Beach, FL

Email: cindyedwardshyty@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003)
Service Area: N/A

 


Calan Leyendecker  
Florida

Email: cmleyen@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003)
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Georgia     Go to Top of Page


Andrew Leech
(706) 867-4890

Dahlonega, GA

Email: aahsleech@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: N/A
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.


Todd Jaynes
(706) 747-2115

Suches, GA

Email: naturalhorse@alltel.net
Website: www.NaturalHoofCare.net
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner
Service Area: N/A
Practitioner, Instructor, Clinician.


Penny Dunbar
(678) 878-0977

Gillsville, GA

Email: InPromptuFarm@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: N/A
Georgia Integrated Therapies: Equine Therapy, and Natural Hoof Care.


Tammy Snodgrass  
Chickamauga, GA

Email: tgsnod@nexband.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Lloyd Heckman
(770) 716-7159

Brooks, GA

Email: lheckman@mindspring.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Saved our foundered horse with the barefoot trim after heartbars failed, and are now dedicated to barefootedness for all of our horses. Have been barefoot trimming since 12/00. Can offer moral support for transitioning and founder.


Tom Crowley
(770) 228-0501

Griffin, GA

Email: gtcrowley@att.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Farrier


Diana Day  
Macon, GA

Email: DLDay2000@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Elsa Johnson Wahl  
Savannah, GA

Email: legjwahl@comcast.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Bob Sharpe  
Georgia

Email: Bob@gaequinemassage.com
Website: www.GAEquineMassage.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Equine Massage Therapist willing to provide support to the horse owner that wants to hear from someone that loves barefoot and has had his barefoot for years.




USA - Illinois     Go to Top of Page


Cheryl Sutor
Wholistic Hoof Care Specialist
(630) 267-0357

Kirkland, IL

Email: Click Here To Contact
Website: www.holisticequine.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Mentor Hoof Groom (2002), Trimming since 2000.
Service Area: Consultations, Documentations, and Workshops are State-wide. Private instruction available in some areas.
I encourage the exploration of techniques from a variety of barefoot methods to develop a trim style that is effective for each individual horse. I'm no longer providing maintenance trimming, although I do accept some special pathological cases on a temporary basis, to help get your horse started on the road to better hoof health. After 3-6 months, I'll refer you to someone who can follow up with regular trims.


Timothy M. Huey
(630) 632-3906

Frankfort, IL

Email: Click Here To Contact
Website: www.holisticequine.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Frankfort area
Currently only accepting new clients in the Frankfort area.


Yvonne Moorehouse
(815) 923-6950

Woodstock, IL

Email: y.moorhouse@att.net
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom.
Service Area: Marengo, Woodstock
Barefoot Hoof Trimming in the Marengo and Woodstock, IL areas. Certified with Martha Olivo and currently enrolled in the AANHCP program through Jamie Jackson.


Jeff Olczak
(815) 343-6031

Woodstock, IL

Email: HealthyHooves@earthlink.net
Certifications: United Horsemanship Mentor Hoof Groom (2003)
Service Area: North/West Chicago Suburbs
Currently accepting new clients.


Sherry LaMarche
(815) 206-0200

Woodstock, IL

Email: SherryLaMarche@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Mentor Hoof Groom (2002)
Service Area: Tenaya Farms in Woodstock only.
Managing a rehabilitation farm in Woodstock, IL (Tenaya Farms) with 24/7 pasture board. Currently accepting boarders. Also available: Young Living Essential Oils, Raindrop Therapy, and more.


Suzanne Galdun
(630) 887-0831

Burr Ridge, IL

Email: Suzo37@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2005)
Service Area: N/A

   




USA - Indiana     Go to Top of Page


Marilyn Verdeyen
(765) 397-3789

Kingman, IN

Email: verdeyen@localline.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Stephanie Ohlemacher
h: (812) 969-3499
c: (502) 387-7395

Elizabeth, IN

Email: StephOhlemacher@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Natural Hoof Care Practitioner, RN, CMHG. Have studied extensively under Ramey, Olivo, Strasser, Ovnicek, Jackson.
Service Area: Southern Indiana & Kentucky, will travel.

My ultimate teacher is the Horse. Trimming since 2001. Providing natural trimming for any horse, any situation. Founder, Navicular, OTTB, Miniature, Draft, Gaited, foals, and stallions. Utilizing Natural Horsemanship with a calm, patient hand and essential oils. Abrasive trimming (angle grinder/flap disc), and conventional methods. Basic and Abrasive Hoof Care Clinics.


Felicia Payne
(574) 225-2282

Kewanna, IN

Email: annie92499@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Northern Indiana.

 


Julie Elsner
(317) 698-3142

Noblesville, IN

Email: jelsner@balancednaturally.net
Website: www.BalancedNaturally.net
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: Indiana

 




USA - Iowa     Go to Top of Page


Jan Miller
(563) 568-2074

Postville, IA

Email: jm425@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2005).
Service Area: N/A
I've been natural trimming for 2 years & recently completed the Hoof Groom course with Martha Olivo. Available to help people with their barefoot needs.




USA - Kentucky     Go to Top of Page


Ann Corso  
London, KY

Email: naturalhorsecare@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Practitioner & Field Instructor
Service Area: N/A

 


Natalie Washburn  
Elizabethtown, KY

Email: njwashburn@bluegrass.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Maryland     Go to Top of Page


Coreen Harris  
Emmitsburg, MD

Email: alboradapasos@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Maryland, Northern VA, PA. 70 mile radius from Gettysburg.
Following the natural/wild hoof model. Services include de-shoeing, evaluation of feed, environment and lifestyle. Help with transitioning, rehab for navicular, founder, and other hoof imbalances. All ages, all equines.




USA - Massachusetts     Go to Top of Page


Gwen Santagate
(508) 476-1317

Douglas, MA

Email: caballus@charter.net
Website: www.barefoottrim.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Will travel as well as take truck-ins by appt.
Specializing in transitioning and pathological hooves with a Natural Trim as well as a whole outlook to the husbandry and feeding of the horse. I work with Herbs and Homeopathy to help restore the body and hooves to health and continued wellness.


Betsy Merritt
(413) 268-3372

Williamsburg, MA

Email: BetsyMerritt@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Lisa Dawe
(508) 759-4670

Cape Cod, MA

Email: Fablewood@att.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Trimming since 2002. Accepting boarders in MA who wish to transition or maintain a natural trim. I travel to Oriental, NC three times a year.


Jennifer Rizzo
(781) 893-3599

Waltham, MA

Email: JenniferLRizzo@gmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Eastern MA & MetroWest MA
I am available to consult, transition, rehabilitate, and maintain natural barefoot horses. I focus on keeping horses comfortable and mobile to attain healthy hooves. I am also happy to teach owners how to trim their own horses and offer guidance as needed.




USA - Michigan     Go to Top of Page


Larry Frye
(231) 652-3505

Newaygo, MI

Email: frye_larry@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP PT
Service Area: N/A

 


Cliff Mortimer
(248) 889-2528

White Lake, MI

Email: majestic_morning@netzero.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner/Instructor
Service Area: N/A

 


Wendy Tobler
(734) 587-3631

Willis, MI

Email: wtobler@tdi.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Can offer moral support and guidance for barefoot transition and foundered horse care.


Ruth Green
(231) 510-7204

Homer, MI

Email: ragingruth@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Natural Hoof Care Practitioner




USA - Minnesota     Go to Top of Page


Cynthia Niemela
(612) 721-3094

Duluth, Minnesota

Email: KIYI86@prodigy.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2003)
Service Area: Northern Midwest
Practicing a variety of techniques for barefoot success on the varied Midwest terrain and in response to our many weather variations. Many satisfied customers with their horses trimmed for up to 3 years now. Horse management consultations and Horsemanship clinics also available.


Laura Bonnin
(320) 245-3127

Sandstone, Minnesota

Email: laurabonnin23@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area:

 


Shelly Fehn
(763) 479-2047

Maple Plain, Minnesota

Email: SFehnTrimmer@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area:

 


Sheri Fischer
(763) 479-6847

Independence, Minnesota

Email: Daforever@frontiernet.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area:

 


Amy Schneider  
Willernie, Minnesota

Email: whinum@comcast.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area:

 




USA - Missouri     Go to Top of Page


Gary & Leza Smith
(417) 264-7455

Thayer, MO

Email: horsesmiths@tek-web.com
Website: horsesmithsfarm.tripod.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom
Service Area: N/A
Coaching, Moral Support, Consulting, Holding horses & watching. Rehab moral support coaching.


Kim Wilson  
Dittmer, MO

Email: kim.wilson@sessions-inc.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Kerry Kirkland
(636) 459-5460

Foristell, MO

Email: wildwayhoofcare@centurytel.net
Website: www.WildWayHoofcare.com
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner
Service Area: Northeast Missouri
Wildway Natural Hoof Care, LLC. Natural Trimming based on the AANHCP Wild Horse Model; Natural Boarding; Boot Fitting and Consultations.


Roxanne Hill
Lee's Summit, MO

Email: zuzu@swbell.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Nevada     Go to Top of Page


Ken Larson
(702) 454-4248

Las Vegas, NV

Email: larkk65@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: N/A

   


Linda Ables
(775) 969-3421

Reno, NV

Email: kachina1222@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Mentor Hoof Groom
Service Area: Reno, NV

Trained with Martha Olivo, with ongoing education including other hoofcare instructors




USA - New Hampshire     Go to Top of Page


Rick Weinberg
(603) 838-6029

Bath, NH

Email: rick.w@connriver.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

   


Luke Tanner
(603) 502-5207

Milford, NH

Email: LMhorseworks@yahoo.com
Website: www.LMhorseworks.com
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: N/A

   




USA - New Jersey     Go to Top of Page


Kate Christie
(973) 713-0322

New Jersey

Email: kchristie77@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: Servicing NY, NJ and PA.

   


Lisa Markowitz  
New Jersey

Email: smartcrows@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Degreed Equine Podiatrist (DEP), Institute of Equine Podiatry
Service Area: New Jersey and Eastern PA.
I'm successful in transitioning horses to barefoot and rehabbing founder and navicular.


Carrie Christiansen
(609) 992-3889

Brown Mills, New Jersey

Email: stgomer@comcast.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: N/A

   




USA - New Mexico     Go to Top of Page


Jodi Vertz
(505) 977-2547

Albuquerque, NM

Email: N/A
Website: www.HealthyHoofcare.com
Certifications: AANHCP Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

   




USA - New York     Go to Top of Page


Kim Cassidy
(917) 628-8177

Queens, NY

Email: Kim@ClickAndTrim.com
Website: www.clickandtrim.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Southern NY, including Long Island, NJ and CT, some travel to PA.
Currently accepting new clients for starting and/or maintaining a barefoot trim. I believe in involving the owner in their horse's hoof care as much as possible and provide lots of support during barefoot transition.


Sherri Pennanen
(716) 434-0146

Lockport, NY

Email: sherri@betterbebarefoot.com
Website: www.betterbebarefoot.com
Certifications: Hoof Care Specialist, and United Horsemanship Hoof Groom
Service Area: Throughout NY state and southern Ontario, Canada.
Natural Balance Trimming, Rehabilitation and Educational Center.


Margo Scofield
(315) 383-6429

Queens, NY

Email: thehoofchick@hoofkeeping.com
Website: www.hoofkeeping.com
Certifications: AANHCP member, actively working toward certitification.
Service Area: Central New York.
I maintain a growing number of horses throughout New York state. References available upon request.


Christina Kusznir
(917) 940-9327

New York, NY

Email: lookout@nac.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

 




USA - North Carolina     Go to Top of Page


Lisa Dawe
(508) 759-4670

Oriental, NC

Email: Fablewood@att.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Trimming since 2002. Accepting boarders in MA who wish to transition or maintain a natural trim. I travel to Oriental, NC three times a year.


Terry Mann
(828) 778-7800

Ashville, NC

Email: melaniemann@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
If you are concerned about your horse going barefoot and you think your horse is one that probably can't...call...let's talk. I have probably had one worse and there is no doubt that I put my horses through more sustained and severe riding conditions than most shod horses will ever see.


Patrick Eanes
(704) 238-9031

Monroe, NC

Email: PatEanesS@netscape.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Farrier for 23 years. Available for travel within the Southeast.


Bruce Smith
(919) 624-2585

Raleigh, NC

Email: franandbruce@nc.rr.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: N/A
Will travel NC, parts of SC and VA if needed.


BJ Rierson
(336) 414-7007

Stokesdale, NC

Email: bj@mybarefoothorse.com
Website: www.MyBarefootHorse.com
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: Piedmont-Triad of NC; Southern VA.
I provide on-site barefoot hoof trimming. I am familiar with Pete Ramey’s research and enrolled in the AANHCP program, currently a practitioner in training. I am also an official EasyCare dealer and do custom boot fitting for my clients. All new inquires welcome!




USA - North Dakota     Go to Top of Page


Stephen Kubik
(701) 872-5058

Sentinal Butte, ND

Email: sdkubik@midstate.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Ohio     Go to Top of Page


Shawn Ratliff
(513) 295-2519

Cincinnati, OH

Email: brioporsche@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2005)
Service Area: N/A
Studying mostly Strasser and Olivo's methods, trimming horses since spring of '04. Recovery from issues focuses on the whole horse and keeping them happy and comfortable. Board also available.


Sherry Eucker
(216) 218-6954

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Email: chickodeelanding@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner and Field Instructor
Service Area: N/A

 


Sue Syme
(216) 218-6954

Northeast, OH

Email: sdsyme@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Available for moral support as well as hands-on help getting started with the barefoot trim and natural lifestyle. Successfully treated foundered mare with sole penetration.


Catherine Conaway
(513) 932-8385

Lebanon, OH

Email: cathhorse@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 


Pam Wisecup
Martinsville, OH

Email: wiseacres@erinet.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Oklahoma     Go to Top of Page


Cheryl West  
Tulsa/Sand Springs, OK

Email: cwestequest@wmconnect.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2005)
Service Area: N/A
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.


Cindi Billington
(918) 371-9539

Collinsville, OK

Email: equinebodyandsole@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP PT
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Oregon     Go to Top of Page


Conde Pantoja
(503) 502-1102

Molalla, OR

Email: BetterOffBarefoot@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Certified, full time professional hoofcare. If you want to know what it takes to go barefoot, call or write. I am available for barefoot presentations as well as fit and distribute hoof boots. "...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2Cor 3:17


Mavis Pas
(541) 782-3561

Oakridge, OR

Email: N/A
Website: www.WindHorse-Creations.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom
Service Area: N/A
Clients must maintain a monthly trim schedule and allow clicker training if horse will not stand for trim. Helping those interested in helping themselves and are willing to do what it takes to maintain a healthy horse. Studied Strasser, Jackson, Olivo and Gene Ovnicek. I trim by what the hoof and the horse tell me.


Karen Reeves
(541) 884-8183

Klamath Falls, OR

Email: N/A
Website: spaces.msn.com/members/naturalequinehoofcare
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom
Service Area: N/A
Additional barefoot trim training from Ramey, and Ovnicek. Available for consultations, trimming, and one on one basic barefoot trim instruction. Client must maintain a monthly trim schedule.


Nancy Johnson, DVM
(541) 688-1835

Eugene, OR

Email: NJhoofdoc@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Patty Crawford
(541) 459-8415

Oakland, OR

Email: Crawp@wizzards.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Dr. Steve Skinner, DVM
(503) 625-7829

Sherwood, OR

Email: hooves4youth@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Pennsylvania     Go to Top of Page


Jaime Romig
(610) 842-2277

Pottstown, PA

Email: jaromig@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional
Service Area: N/A

   


Marjorie Smith  
Pennsylvania

Email: marjorie@barefoothorse.com
Website: www.BareFootHorse.com
Certifications: Hoof Care Specialist
Service Area: N/A
Currently teaching the natural trim and assisting people with horses in need.


Tara Smithmyer
(570) 544-2817

Mar-Lin, PA

Email: tarasark@ptdprolog.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Horse owner and trimmer (no shoeing). Has owned, ridden, trained and showed horses in ALL disciplines from barrel racing to hunter jumpers. Has attended Pat Parelli clinics with her horses and believes his methods to be the best.


Walt Friedrich  
Nescopeck, PA

Email: waltf@sunlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
I share a mountaintop with four Paso Finos, two of whom foundered in 2000.


Vicki Kline
(610) 926-2765

Hamburg, PA

Email: vlk@epix.net
Website: www.TheBarefootMovement.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Natural Hoof Care Provider, Currently trimming full time. Have facilities to transition horses to barefood and/or rehabilitate navicular horses.




USA - Rhode Island     Go to Top of Page


Ray Shammas  
Rhode Island

Email: ray.s@operamail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Hoof Care Specialist
Service Area: N/A

   




USA - South Carolina     Go to Top of Page


Claudia Garner
(803) 647-1200

Hopkins, SC

Email: hhdressage@sc.rr.com
Website: www.HoofCareUnltd.com
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Tennessee     Go to Top of Page


Jennifer Vallieres
(615) 563-4292

Woodbury, TN

Email: Horsinaround@dtccom.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Charles Hall
(931) 937-0033

Elora, TN

Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Certifications: Farrier & Certified Swiss Boot Specialist
Service Area: N/A

 


Jim Apple
(615) 792-9955

Ashland City, TN

Email: jas.apple@gmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: 1990 KY Horseshoeing School
Service Area: Middle Tennessee
4th Gen. Farrier & Blacksmith, 12 years exp. in barefoot hoof care.

"GO BAREFOOT, or don't go at all"




USA - Texas     Go to Top of Page


Eddie Drabek
(979) 533-1731

El Campo, TX

Email: drabektx@hotmail.com
Website: www.wholehorsetrim.com
Certifications: United Horsemanship Mentor Hoof Groom (2004)
Service Area: N/A
Trained by Martha Olivo, Paul Chapman, Pete Ramey. I'm really not a purist of any type of trim...I do what works for each particular horse. :) I trim between 200-250 horses a month (many founder and navicular rehabs), part time (I'm also a police officer).


Marc Jordan
(512) 791-8631

Central Texas

Email: handsonhorses@sbcglobal.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: United Horsemanship Hoof Groom (2005)
Service Area: N/A

   


Chris McDonald
(936) 494-5232

Willis, TX

Email: TexasSHP@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

   


Virginia Towles  
Austin, TX

Email: texashoofcare@sbcglobal.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

   


Marcia Hermann
(512) 247-4269

Del Valle, TX

Email: maradan@isp.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP PT
Service Area: N/A

   


Linnie Brister
(903) 583-4781

Bonham, TX

Email: Jumpinhorsesinbailey@yahoo.com
Website: www.naturaltrimtx.com
Certifications: AANHCP PT
Service Area: Dallas, NE Texas, So. Oklahoma

   


Rachel Ward
Cometa, TX

Email: rward@peppersnet.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

   


Patricia Cox
Dripping Springs, TX

Email: shadowlea@mindspring.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A

   


Frank Schweighart
(903) 438-8861

Sulphur Springs, TX

Email: roper134@cs.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Farrier
Service Area: N/A
Farrier of 25 years, willing to offer barefoot support. Texas regional representative for BIO-SCAN.


Joel Means
(512) 228-6075

Wimberley, TX

Email: joel@alphahorsemanship.com
Website: www.AlphaHorsemanship.com
Certifications: AANHCP
Service Area: Austin area

 




USA - Utah     Go to Top of Page


John Fitch
(435) 770-7335

Wellsville, UT

Email: john.fitch@usu.edu
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP PT
Service Area: N/A
 




USA - Vermont     Go to Top of Page


Lisa Walker
(802) 773-9285

Clarendon, VT

Email: limawa@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Professional (2001)
Service Area: N/A
Studied KC LaPierre trim, Gene Ovnicek, and Bowker's physiologically correct trim. Graduate of Strasser cource 2001.


Heike Bean
(802) 592-3386

Peacham, VT

Email: heikeb@pivot.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Hoof Care Specialist
Service Area: N/A
I do a lot of talks/lectures and help people around the neighborhood. I just want to promote good hoof care, but I am not trimming on a regular basis for others.




USA - Virginia     Go to Top of Page


Erin Pearson
(540) 987-9507

Castleton, VA

Email: ern86864@aol.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Certified Farrier (1995)
Service Area: N/A
I found the natural trim method in 2003 and then converted my business to a natural trim instead of shoeing. I am accepting additional clients this year for people committed to this way of life for their horses.


Natalie Cruz
(703) 867-4932

Manassas, VA

Email: ncruz@thestewards.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Natural barefoot trimmer. Have attended Martha Olivo & Dr. Strasser clinics. Practice Pete Ramey methodology with emphasize on teaching those who want to learn how to trim themselves.


Susan Hedenberg
(540) 286-1616

Fredericksburg, VA

Email: Susan@HelpForHorses.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 




USA - Washington     Go to Top of Page


Leslie Walls
(360) 887-0529

Ridgefield, WA

Email: barehooflcw@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: SW Washington and NW Oregon, and along the coast from Longview to Tillamook.
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.


Christina Cline
(604) 835-1700

Sumas, WA

Email: minimitts@yahoo.com
Website: www.shoelesshorse.com
Certifications: AANHCP/Field Instr, NWSAM Equine Massage
Service Area: Bellingham, WA Area: Langley B.C. Area
Hoof Trimming, Hoof Boot Fitting, Saddle Fitting, Sensation Treeless Saddle Rep, Equine Massage/Body Work, Trim Clinics and Presentations, One-on-one Training, Sheath Cleaning.


Pam Beall
(253) 875-3620

Graham, WA

Email: beallp@wwdb.org
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner
Service Area: Bellingham to Gig Harbor.
I have been trimming professionally for 4 years. Gentle, patient horse handling. My particular specialty is founder/laminitis rehab and performance/working horses. I also fit boots, treat thrush and WL 'disease'. Available for trims, consultations, one-on-one trim instruction and advice.


Audrey Bryant
(360) 582-0601

Sequim, WA

Email: bryanta1@olypen.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Stephanie Harlan  
Vashon, WA

Email: StephanieHarlan@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Jerry Schmidt
(360) 417-8032

Port Angeles, WA

Email: holstein01@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Lori Holliday
(360) 636-5658

Kelso, WA

Email: cascadenaturalhoofcare@msn.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP, PT
Service Area: Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon
I offer a quality barefoot trim along with gentle and patient horse handling. Also boot fitting.




USA - West Virginia     Go to Top of Page


David Gorin
(304) 924-5897

French Creek, WV

Email: EquiSling@equinebiz.com
Website: www.EquineBiz.com/EquiSling
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Creator of EquiSling, a weight-support harness aiding in treating severe lameness, founder, navicular, etc. Standard size fits horses and ponies. David also provides hoofcare and assistance using natural hoof care techniques in his area.


Patrice Sager
(304) 897-6378

Lost River, WV

Email: mpsager@hardynet.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Currently seeking AHA certification
Service Area: Hardy & Hampshire. WV. Rockingham, VA.
Have been trimming for 5 years and use a safe conservative approach. I seek to balance hooves and focus also on diet and health.




USA - Wisconsin     Go to Top of Page


Nancy Filbert  
Antigo, WI

Email: wenfil@newnorth.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Suzanne Foster
(262) 968-4078

Waukesha, WI

Email: pacasuz@earthlink.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Barclay Wallace
(262) 719-4372

North Prairie, WI

Email: bwallace@wi.rr.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner and Field Instructor
Service Area: N/A

 


Chad Bembenek
(920) 992-6415

Rio, WI

Email: trianglepenterprises@centurytel.net
Website: www.trianglephoofcare.com
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner and Field Instructor
Service Area: N/A

 




CANADA - British Columbia     Go to Top of Page


Christina Cline
(604) 835-1700

Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Email: minimitts@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: AANHCP Certified Practitioner
Service Area: Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island.
Trimming, trim clinics and one-on-one instruction. Gentle, patient horse handling. Adding bodywork to the repertoire!


Miel Bernsein  
Agassiz, BC, Canada

Email: miellie@telus.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Diane Brown
(250) 547-6391

Abbortsford, BC, Canada

Email: diane@vanderstar.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Frances Guthrie  
Manson's Landing (Cortes Island), BC, Canada

Email: frances@oberon.ark.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Todd Merrell  
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Email: todd@zenequine.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Christina Martin
(250) 395-0015

Savona, BC, Canada

Email: christina@bcinternet.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Amy Dickson  
Sechelt, BC, Canada

Email: btbh@telus.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Melinda Ford
(604) 533-0998

Langley, BC, Canada

Email: melindanford@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Judy Tomey  
Revelstoke, BC, Canada

Email: jtomey@telus.net
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 


Carrie Ellingson  
Agassiz, BC, Canada

Email: carrieellingson@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: Strasser Hoofcare Practitioner
Service Area: N/A

 




CANADA - Ontario     Go to Top of Page


David McGlynn
(519) 649-1780

Ontario, Canada

Email: dmcglynn54@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: 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.


Barefoot with BARNBOOTS
(705) 385-9086

Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

Email: N/A
Website: www.barnboots.ca
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Mid-North Ontario
Barefoot Trimming Services and Natural Horse Care Consultant




AUSTRALIA     Go to Top of Page


Cassie Grant  
Australia

Email: cassienaturally@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Sunshine Coast, North Coast of NSW.
Specializing in Barehoof Shaping. Attended Strasser Basic and Advanced workshops. I have been trimming horses who have been given up on by Vets and Farriers. Also have my own barefoot performance horses. Also offer natural horse starting, teaching, training, massage and saddle fit.


John Gorman
61-2-4848-0068

Collector, NSW Australia

Email: gormanjd@tpg.com.au
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: Canberra region and some areas around Sydney.
Physiologically correct trimming for barefoot performance and rehabilitation of problem feet. Rehabilitation services and adjustment available at Collector. Equethy Workshops. Easycare Inc Natural Hoof Advisor.




EUROPE     Go to Top of Page


Frederic Leclercq
+32 498 35 26 71

Vlaanderen, Belgium

Email: info@cabcalor.be
Website: www.cabcalor.be
Certifications: Certified farrier, Vet student.
Service Area: Europe : Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Luxemburg, France, Norway and Greece.
We've set up the first hoof rehab center in the benelux! Specializing in laminitis and foundered horses. Full time natural trimmer since 2001.




NEW ZEALAND     Go to Top of Page


Claire Vale
021-715-134

Auckland, New Zealand

Email: clairevale@qss.co.nz
Website: N/A
Certifications: N/A
Service Area: N/A
Synergy - physiologically balanced trimming, mainly based on Gene Ovnicek's Natural Balance method, with tweaks to tailor to the individual situation. Experienced with rehab trimming for Navicular, Founder, and other hoof issues. Available for trimming, teaching and consultations.


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