Are your horse's painful hooves getting in the way of your time together?
I get it—you’re a caring horse owner who just wants the best for your equine companion, and it’s tough to see them in pain. It can be frustrating when your horse is reluctant to ride after you’ve been looking forward to it all week, or becomes irritable due to pain, putting strain on the wonderful connection you share. When pain overshadows their experience, it becomes challenging to enjoy your moments together and build a positive relationship.
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You might observe the following:
- Your horse tends to avoid rough or rocky surfaces, preferring to walk on sand or grass.
- Your horse is hesitant to lift his hooves, particularly for extended periods.
- Your horse's hooves may chip or break easily, or appear to grow differently compared to other horses.
- Your horse shows signs of discomfort during movement, such as head shaking.
- Your horse's gait and posture may seem unusual, or he may be unwilling to stand squarely.
- Your horse may experience upper body pain, such as in the stifle or lower back.
Hoof care wasn't always a priority for me, and as a result, my horses developed chronic laminitis, leading to at least two years of rehabilitation.
At the start of my journey, I had limited knowledge about hoof care, and when several of our horses developed chronic laminitis, I felt powerless. The situation escalated to the point where I was warned that we might have to euthanise them if things didn’t improve soon. Fortunately, I found amazing mentors who guided me through this challenging time, and their support was crucial in why my horses are alive today, and now thriving. From that moment on, I committed myself to helping others with horses suffering from hoof pain, aiming to simplify the process and actively seek solutions to their challenges.
I want to share everything I've learned and provide you with the support you need throughout this journey.
To ensure your horse develops healthy hooves, you need to:
1. Recognise the difference between good and bad
It's crucial to identify hoof distortions before your horse becomes lame and select the right trimmer who can adjust the trim to restore the inner foot, allowing the hoof capsule to heal and providing long-term pain relief. To make the right choice, you must first understand hooves and the types of trimming that can harm them.
2. Know the factors that influence hoof health
A holistic approach is essential for improving hoof condition. When horses experience pain in their hooves or elsewhere, they often compensate in various ways, creating a cycle of discomfort. It's vital to understand when and why there's pain and how it impacts the body and hooves.
What Clients Say
"I highly recommend TrulyTrust Hoof Evaluations! This service has been such a great help and eye opener to my 5 horses and their feet health. Having sound & anatomically correct hooves is so much more then just a pretty looking hoof. And when looking at a hoof it's easy to not realize something is wrong when you don't exactly know what you're looking at.
Not only does this service help to grow your knowledge, but also to help you be able to better evaluate the type of job your farrier is doing as well. This service has also greatly inspired me to want to dive more in and learn about their feet even more. I'm now in the process to learning how to trim their feet myself to be able to help them grow in the right way for each horse & their individual needs and keep them going strong for the years to come"
Katie B - United States
"I bought the Understanding Hooves ebook and loved it! This reading will provide an essential knowledge about hooves, the care and importance of a healthy hoof. The language is very accessible even to those who don't use english as their first language, all the technical terms are explained in a easy way to grasp the concept.
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These are also the reasons why I included this ebook on the list of "must read" for all my students. No hoof, no horse."
Bianca -
"I bought the Hoof ebook, I loved it, for someone like me who doesn't understand hoof anatomy very well was easy to understand and I am now able to check up on my farrier and understand why a "TRUE" heal is sooooo important 10/10 would recommend."
Alta G - South Africa
What is the TrulyTrust approach to hoof care?
I believe in a holistic and personalised approach to hoof care that considers anatomy, function, and the various daily factors influencing hoof health, such as nutrition, conformation, and environment.
While many focus on studying wild horses, my emphasis is on anatomy and function.
Many hoof care techniques stem from observations of wild horse hooves, which can create misconceptions about what constitutes true hoof health, as wild horses' hooves can vary significantly based on their surroundings. Numerous studies have pointed out the pitfalls of this approach, as many wild horses experience common hoof issues that are often overlooked. I believe in tailoring trims to the hoof's anatomy and the specific needs of each horse, as addressing internal structures typically leads to the resolution of external problems.
A holistic approach is essential, and we must also consider the external factors impacting hoof health.
Not all hoof issues stem from trimming; nutrition plays a crucial role in hoof condition. Problems like cracks, sensitivity, and poor-quality hoof walls can often be traced back to inadequate nutrition. Therefore, I integrate my expertise as a barefoot trimmer with my knowledge as a holistic nutritionist and myofunctional therapist to identify potential issues throughout the horse's body that may be adversely affecting hoof health.
•Reduce pain •Improve posture and movement •Be sound over any terrain
Begin your journey to learn and improve your horse's hoof care today!
Take a preventative approach or help your horse recover by reducing pain in his hooves
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What Clients Say
"Just had a first hoof evaluation done for one of my horses. I was so impressed with the detailed analysis of what Louisa was seeing in the photos. I had such an epiphany. Letting small things go by not making sure that the whole hoof is properly balanced can lead to major problems over time. But how, as a lay person can one even tell? Paying attention to the hairline above the coronary band, for example, can be a huge deal for how comfortable your horse is feeling, plus it will tell you without a doubt if small things are being let go or not... Who knew?
After this first hoof evaluation as well as attending one of Louisa's live classes, I'm a believer! A believer in her teaching and a believer that we can take more responsibility for our horse's hoof health just by educating ourselves a bit more."
"I absolutely recommend getting your horse's hooves evaluated with TrulyTrust Equine, so educational and eye opening to learn what to look for in your horse's hooves. Very clear and easy to understand, I'm looking forward to checking back in for a follow up!"
Amy
"I want to recommend Louisa from TrulyTrust Equine to you. She trimmed my horse's hooves today. She worked really kindly with my horse, and my horse who is usually nervous was very calm. She follows a scientific approach and every horse gets evaluated individually. I can really recommend her!"
Madeleen - South Africa
Christina PJ - United States
"TrulyTrust Equine hoof evaluations are an absolute must when it comes to understanding the equine hoof properly. I had an evaluation done for my horse because I knew he was sore on his feet, the only trouble was understanding why. Louisa's evaluation is extremely detailed and thorough, her insight coupled with the ebook helped me to gain a better understanding of my horse's feet and what I needed to recognise/do in order to get him on the right path. Thank you!"