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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide precision hoof care to those who are seeking optimal balance, performance, and longevity from their equine companion. We treat your horse as if it were our own.
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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HORSE HAPPY
1. Not all horses require the same schedule of trimming and/or shoeing. Keeping a regular schedule based on your horse's needs will help minimize hoof problems, lost shoes, etc.
2. Have horses caught and held in a dry, accessible area. Try exercising your horse for 15 minutes prior to your appointment if the horse is kept in a stall, is energetic, or does not like to stand.
3. Provide a good place to work-level and dry, plenty of light, shade if hot, safe and no "spooks" (small children, pets, machinery, etc.) or wire traps.
4. Handle your horse's feet once a week. This is especially important for young horses and you should start when they are only a few days old. Hold and manipulate each foot in the same positions required for trimming and shoeing. Tap on the bottom of the foot to prepare for shoeing.
5. Keep your horses feet free of diseases like thrush, laminitis, and abscesses. By handling your horse's feet once a week you will become familiar with what is "normal" for your horse and notice any changes or problems sooner.
6. Contact your veterinarian prior to your appointment if the horse is in pain. Your veterinarian can suggest a pain relief option to aid in keeping a horse quiet and comfortable while being trimmed or shod. This will reduce the chance of the horse associating bad memories to the process and help keep everyone safe.
THESE TIPS ARE A RECOMMENDATION, NOT A REQUIREMENT
5. Keep your horses feet free of diseases like thrush, laminitis, and abscesses. By handling your horse's feet once a week you will become familiar with what is "normal" for your horse and notice any changes or problems sooner.
6. Contact your veterinarian prior to your appointment if the horse is in pain. Your veterinarian can suggest a pain relief option to aid in keeping a horse quiet and comfortable while being trimmed or shod. This will reduce the chance of the horse associating bad memories to the process and help keep everyone safe.
THESE TIPS ARE A RECOMMENDATION, NOT A REQUIREMENT
Mark Weber
480-329-3982
Precisionhoofcare@live.com
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