It's Easier Than You Think To Trim Your Own Horses!
Have you been tossing around the idea of learning to trim your own horses?  Maybe you just want to be able to talk more knowledgeably with your hoof care professional?

There are so many great reasons to get started and NOW is the perfect time!

I think one of the top reasons for trimming our own horses is that we know them best and they know us.  For the horse who has trouble with new people, perhaps males (from previous bad experience) or just has trouble picking up their feet, this can be an ideal, more calm and emotionally stable situation for them.  Because we see our horses on a daily basis, we get to know their routines and can pick up on changes quickly that may need immediate attention.  This means we are also there to monitor progress and offer daily care as needed. 

When we learn to trim our own horses, we begin to develop a deeper understanding of the hoof itself, it's structures and how it functions.  We also understand what it takes to develop and build healthy feet.  When immersed in learning, it empowers us to be able to ask questions and discuss our horse's care with our professional's with confidence.

How many of us have had trouble just getting someone to come to our place to trim our horses?  This can be a real challenge, especially depending upon where we live.   When we trim our own horses, we have the convenience of trimming on our own schedule and never have to wait!  No more lost time from our job either!   Another really big reason for trimming our own, especially right now with the current economy, it is a huge money saving endeavor.  You can save anywhere from $50-$100 a month depending upon the market in your area.  And there's an even larger savings when you consider taking your horse  barefoot.  This is easier than you think too when you incorporate some key ingredients.  Here's a blog if you're interested learning more about taking your horse barefoot.

It is empowering to learn what makes the hoof work and how we can improve the lives of our horses so that they can move in the best way they can.  I put together a free 2 week workshop in my community The Hearts of Horses, Empowering Through Holistic Care .  You'll find it in the guide section of the group.  It covers a variety of areas like building rapport with you horse, picking up their feet, parts of the hoof, importance of nutrition and more.

I have also created a learn to trim your own horses course.  This course focuses on giving you the foundation for doing a maintenance trim on your own horses.  We'll cover such areas as internal structures of the hoof, what a healthy hoof looks like, tools, body position while trimming and the significance of and impact that nutrition and lifestyle have on the hoof.  You'll also learn to recognize common problems and how to remedy the situation.

Ready to get started?!
Grab my trimming course here.
Use the code 50off to purchase for half-price.

This is a great investment for your horse's health!

All the best,
Marta




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Get Strong, Vibrant and Intentional

 
Do you ever hit that energy slump at 2:00 or 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon?  DO you lack the ambition to carry on throughout the day, like you feel there is nothing left in your tank and you're just running on fumes? 
  
That used to be me...Every. Single. Day.

It got so frustrating not being able to get done all the things I needed to each day.  It was the simple things too, like fixing supper for my family.  At the time, being a farrier for horses meant heavy lifting and hard, repetitive movements hour after hour and by 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon I was feeling wiped.  My arms felt heavy, I was dragging my feet and I was cranky and moody.  It didn't take much for me to snap at someone who tried to talk to me.

But then, I was given the opportunity to try a special juice for a 30 day period.  I purchased two bottles and proceeded to drink the juice daily.  Within the first week I felt better!  I had more energy, felt happier and enjoyed working into the afternoon.  On really busy days (trimming 8-10 horses) I would have some juice with lunch too.  I noticed it made me feel more full and focused!  As I went through the month drinking the juice, I felt strong, energized, grounded and able to happily go through my day.  It wasn't until the month was over, and the juice was gone, that within a couple of days I was feeling like my old, dragged out self.  I knew then that I needed to add this drink to my life. Permanently!

I've since learned to use this juice, along with other strategies, to benefit the wellness of my animals.  It is now my great joy in life to empower others to care for their animals in an holistic way in order to benefit them mentally, emotionally and physically.

Are you ready to live your best life with your animals?  
   Where you can both be strong, vibrant, and intentional... together!

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