Consultation

EQUINE PODOLOGY - Having begun studies of my own accord into the natural world of barefoot balance I soon realised that knowledge of the hoof alone is not enough. Healthy hooves come about by following a whole horse protocol - living situation/conditions, diet and correct trimming. As such I also completed a two year equine nutrition course, being an integral part of the knowledge required to gain pathologically correct hoof formation. Unable to find an experienced barefoot practitioner, and determined to transition all my horses to barefoot health I began putting into practice what I was learning, slowly but surely, on my own horses.

Wanting to be sure I was doing things correctly I attended courses. On one I found my knowledge was already more advanced than the instructor! On another I learnt that some recommend harsher methods which were not for me. Resigned to having to learn to trim myself I continued my studies, absorbing any and every piece of information on the subject (and still constantly read any new texts or information that comes to light) until eventually I had become a Professional Equine Podologist - my horses healthy hooves and those of clients being my proof. In all, 6 years of study (including 2 years of equine nutrition) and lots and lots of practical work have put me in a position where I have developed my method, which works for all the hooves I have treated. It may be the same or similar as other methods. Without doubt it is also different to yet others still. But the end results are healthy natural balanced hooves and happy horses.

I have become an Equine Podologist through necessity. There aren´t many of us in Spain! So by offering this virtual service to clients with some basic knowledge of natural hoof care, hopefully more horses will benefit and enjoy healthy balanced natural hooves.

1, Front view of each hoof, camera as close to ground level as possible and at a 90º angle to the center of the hoof.

2. Side view of each hoof, camera as close to ground level as possible and at a 90º angle to the center of the hoof.

3. Straight-on of each sole.

4. Angled view of each sole from heels, at 90º angle from centre of heels.

5. Angled view of each sole from side, to show concavity.

6. Side view of entire horse standing square.

7. Front view of entire horse standing square.

8. Rear view of entire horse standing square.

All photos must be clear (and marked accordingly with fore-right, fore-left etc), especially of the sole as this is from where I gain the most information. Also supply age of horse, living circumstance (stalled, paddock, alone, in herd, etc), type of work (how many hours, how many days per week, type of terrain), diet details (quantity, ingredients, how many meals a day) and any other information you feel relevant to his/her current condition.

My hourly rate for the above is € 40.00. I will only charge for the time it takes me to do the job.

Payment by Paypal/Credit Card (plus their charge of 3% = €41.20) or by bank transfer. Once you send me the photos and chosen method of payment I will send you either a payment request via Paypal or bank details. You will receive a detailed response within 24 hours of payment clearing. On completing and sending the form below you will automatically receive an e-mail address to send all the above information. Unfortunately due to spam this is the only way I can operate and assure clients my time is well spent on genuine cases and not on robots!

These assessments are guides designed to continue the barefoot road in a healthy direction and are not a substitute for a barefoot natural balance professional trimming service. It is always advisable to seek hands-on professional help and only due to lack of professionals on the Iberian Peninsula that I offer this service. Please remember that healthy unshod horses benefit from a whole horse protocol.