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Performance Equine Hoofcare

Professional Farrier Service for Performance and Soundness

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Performance Equine Hoofcare

Access not just Ability

Rick has been a farrier for over 30 years.  He has been involved in continuous education about the equine lameness and performance shoeing and believes in the motto, “Prevention is better than correction”.  He has worked with several equine veterinarians in complex lameness issues with hundreds of successful outcomes. He is a licensed engineer, which dramatically helps in developing and implementing mechanical hoof care solutions.  If you want the best for your horse’s hooves, it does not have to be complicated.  Rick believes in solid and proven horseshoeing principles, without gimmicks or fads, and he understands that the key to soundness is regularly scheduled proper hoof care. Whether your horse is a recently adopted mustang or a high dollar performance horse, your horse will be treated with respect and the highest degree of service that they deserve.

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Exceeding Your Expectations

Professional and punctual hoof care services for all types of horses and discipline.  30 years experience as a farrier with an emphasis on performance and therapeutic shoeing.  Versed in the natural balance shoeing and Performance Leverage Reduction (PLR) styles based around the center of rotation of the hoof capsule.  Extensive training and experience in the Equine Digit Support System (EDSS) applications, glue on shoes, clogs, and hoof casting.  Up to date on the latest technology and education concerning hoof care for such problems as laminitis, navicular syndrome, club feet, soft tissue injuries, pedal osteitis and white line disease. Specialized in correcting long toe-low heals by activating the haemodynamic system of the hoof.  Objective equine podiatry related conformation assessments.  Current member of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization and the Western State Farrier’s Association. Vet recommended and references available on request.  

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Barefoot Trim

Hot and Cold Shoeing

Balanced Shoeing around the Center of Rotation of the Hoof

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Lameness Evaulations

Hoof Wall Reconstruction

Available for Lectures and Seminars

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Dressage

Traction Devices; Calks, Borium, or Pins

Sliders for Reining Horses

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24 hours a day 7 days a week
Emergency Call

Fully Equipped Farrier Rig

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