BAREFOOT PERFORMANCE HOOF TRIMMING - What is it??  What is my service???  What is it NOT?

CORE VALUES ~ Natural Hoof Balance&Hoof 

WHAT IS IT

The barefoot trim I offer is a barefoot performance trim.  Hooves are trimmed on a regular basis based off hoof health. 
This may be as short as 3 weeks or up to 8 weeks and beyond.  But typically the horse will be on a 6to8week trim cycle for a healthy set of hooves.

Area Pricing - $50/horse.   $45minis.  $5 discount on each horse if there are 4 or more.  For pricing outside my trim area - contact me privately.  

NOTE!!!!!  TRAVEL PRICING WILL BE INTRODUCED 1st AUGUST 2024

TRAVEL FEE IS A FLAT $10 PER LOCATION.  It is NOT per horse.  It is a single charge for your location to cover fuel/time/road users.... etc - the list goes on!

WHAT IS MY SERVICE?

The service is a holistic one, where we may discuss movement, diet, social behaviours and physical health.  This is done because of all these factors contribute to barefoot performance success.  Please allow up to 30mins per horse

Yes - Hoof Boot fitting is part of my service.  - I will incorporate a one off trim in with this boot fitting if requested.  It is the only time a one off trim is offered. 

What is it NOT??

It is NOT A CASUAL TRIM arrangement - it is a set trim cycle based on unique hoof health.   Please seek another trimmer if you cannot commit to a set trim cycle.

It is not a shoeless trim, rather it is for a lifetime of barefoot (performance unshod).  I WILL discuss with you posture, confirmation, feeding, movement and various other things related to the holistic values of horsemanship.

It is not a glue-on service, but occasionally there may be corrective glueing work. 


How does the trim scheduling work

Scheduling is done prior to my visit where I will contact you for availability for a certain day or week.  Then I can start coodinating my timetable for your area.  I will get back to you with a time.  SOMETIMES I might be running late!!!  Hooves belongs to horses and things may not go to plan,  but essentially I try to be timely.  If I am not - I will let you know during that day.


What can you do to help??  
= Horses are ready or close at hand when I arrive.  If  not ready, I will be charging a fee of $25 for every 15minutes prior to start of trimming.
= There is a flat surface available for balancing the hoof/body
= Health and Safety protocols are adhered to

Please read the link to the Health and Safety link below
https://www.nzhoofandhorse.com/page/health-and-safety

Many thanks  Cath :)