About

Personally, I think farriery is important for all types of equines as it relieves tension off of ligaments and tendons, prevents against hoof related diseases and allows them to do their very best. I recommend that all horses get trimmed/shod every 5-6 weeks or 7-8 weeks in the winter time.

About Me

I choose to become a farrier because I wanted to help animals improve their quality of life, and what better way to aid my favourite species then to be a farrier. What I love most is to see horse’s improve after each trimming/shoeing cycle. I attended shoeing school in Lamar, Missouri and graduated Heartland Horseshoeing school in 2021. Shortly after school, I earned my certified farrier through the American Farriers Association. I continue to improve my knowledge and skills by attending clinics and blacksmith contests throughout Canada and parts of the United States.

A bacterial growth that occurs in the region of the frog, bulbs and/or commissures, mainly the central sulcus. Thrush is a very common hoof disease, it is frequently seen in spring and fall. In some cases, thrush can cause slight discomfort, it may bleed when trimming the frog and can take up to multiple cycles to clear up. Your horse may experience thrush due to deep mud, lack of cleaning of hooves, and wet/muddy conditions. Thrush is easily treated with regular farrier visits, iodine and/or thrush buster.

This disease occurs when bacteria/fungi enter the inner hoof wall eating away at the keratin. White Line Disease causes the inside of the hoof capsule to look rotten and have a fowl odour. If the bacteria isn’t removed and treated, it will continue killing the hoof wall causing more damage and possible problems in the future. White line disease can be caused by flare in the hoof wall, poor living conditions, irregular farrier visits and genetics. The presence of a white chalky substance in/near the white line of the hoof wall is a sign that your horse has White Line Disease. To prevent White Line Disease you can: improve paddock conditions, schedule regular farrier visits and routinely clean out your horses feet.