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Wellness for All Horses

 

The hoof clinic is closed.

While I am still all for horse and hoof health, maybe even more than ever before, I have come to the conclusion that it does not serve a horse well to be brought to a hoof clinic to get rehabilitated and send back home any more than it does a horse well to get send to a trainer.

Today I think it is the responsibility of the owner to take care of the horse, the responsibility of the hoof care professional to educate and support the owner.

Healing is a very delicate situation. Horses heal best in their familiar surroundings. They do not do well on transports, and therefore should not be transported, especially not when they are un-well. Stress through transporting and separation from familiar surroundings undermines the healing process.

When one takes on ownership of a horse, one needs to face a multitude of responsibilities. That of a sick horse is one of them. Educate yourself about the needs of the horse, feed, house and exercise him correctly. Afford him veterinary care, hoof care and dental care. And when he gets sick, be there for him.

There are 168 hours in a week. Even if your veterinarian and your hoof care provider show up
for an hour each every week, you still are responsible for your horse 166 hours in that week. Owning horses should be like a marriage: Until death do us part and for better or worse.

And with this - The Hoof Clinic is closed.

We do offer boarding for a horse who would stay with us for a very long time. We do not offer any riding, even discourage the same. But if you look for an excellent place for your horse to be happy and healthy, you may want to give us a try.

The horses here at HoofCare UnLtd. will still be available for our students to practice their live horse trims and they provide us with daily joy and learning experiences.

If you would like to learn more about hooves and horses, click on the button below and sign up for one of our Online Hoof Courses.

May Pegasus be with you!

 

300 Saddlemount Drive . Hopkins SC 29061 

803-647-1200

hoofwoman@mail.com