Learn to Trim Your Barefoot Horse's Hooves - Welcome to Teach and Trim!

Have you ever thought of trimming your own horse's hooves?

What is Teach and Trim?

Teach and Trim is a NEW service I am offering to horse owners who want to take control of their horse's hoof health.

Here's Why I'm Doing It

Unfortunately, the number of farriers who do a good job, who understand how to trim a foot in a way that fosters health, comfort, and proper function, is paltry.

In fact, the odds that your farrier is harming your horse is high. I see horses suffering from improper trimming every day. You can see the damage being done on social media and sales posts.

Did you know that the majority of lameness, behavior, and performance problems originate in the feet?

My Story

I started trimming the horses who live at my sanctuary, Pure Joy Horse Haven, because after years with a farrier I thought was doing a good job, I see their hooves and overall comfort deteriorate.

It took me a long time to find the courage to do the work, but once I did, I realized how easy it actually is.

I also saw very quickly how much the horses improved.

Helping Others

Once I was confident in my skills, I began offering my services to my clients and those looking for solutions to their horse's hoof troubles. It's beyond exciting to see these horses feeling better, sometimes after years of needless suffering.

Your Horse NEEDS Healthy Hooves!

Standing all day, every day on feet that are out of balance, painful, and unable to adequately support the massive weight above them, can be avoided and except for the most far-gone cases, resolvable.

If I Can Do It, So Can You

Trimming a hoof may sound like a difficult task. It may also feel very intimidating. I get it. I was pretty terrified at first.

Once I discovered that is not rocket science, and is in fact, quite easy, your fears will dissappear.

How Does Teach and Trim Work?

We'll start with an overview of internal and external hoof anatomy. Then we'll move on to learning how to visually assess the hoof.

Next I'll teach you the landmarks that will clearly guide each trim, how to check for balance, and what you'll see as your horse progresses.

I'll also recommend which tools to buy and how to use them.

You're On Your Way!

Once you've got the basics down, we'll trim side by side until you're ready to take over. You'll be surprised how easy it is. In fact, I have several teach and trim graduates, like Andrew, that have been trimming on their own and they're doing great!

You and your horse are going to love the results when you have contol of your horse's hoof health and improved wellbeing. ❤️

Virtual instruction is available too! Send me a note to learn more! dalerudin@gmail.com