• Educational Practical

    Open Letter to New Farriers

    Hello there, Congratulations on deciding to start your own farrier business! Working for yourself will be the best, most exhausting and thrilling thing you may ever do! In the words of…

  • Anatomy Educational Practical

    The Worst Trimming Rule

    Brene Brown always asks her podcast guests this question: “What is the best or worst piece of leadership advice you have received?” I wondered what is the worst trimming advice I…

  • Holistic

    Shame in the Equine Industry

    This topic has been brewing for a long time, but sometimes I feel like I should just stick to sharing photos of hoof anatomy and trimming. It is less controversial sometimes….…

  • Holistic

    Growth + Perspective

    When I first started trimming, I was taught by someone who was dogmatic, abrasive, and didn’t allow for much curiosity. I perpetuated that for a bit before I learned to do…

  • Educational

    Evaluating Your Horse’s Pain

    One of the more emotionally difficult parts of my job is working with horses who are experiencing pain. It is especially challenging when they are suffering from chronic pain. I get…

  • Educational

    Resource: Hoof Armor Application

    This is a resource to share with my clients, but hopefully it is helpful to anyone! For context, I am located in the PNW where we have mud and rain most…

  • Practical

    Getting Hoofcare Advice Online

    I’m a firm believer in the knowledge and understanding of horse owners. I’ve always been passionate about educating my clients, because they’re doing the daily hands on care. They know when…

  • Educational

    The Inner World of Our Horses

    I wrote this as a Facebook post a few years ago and wanted to re-publish it, adding some thoughts. 🎠A Perspective Shift🎠 We wake up, eat breakfast, get ready for our…

  • Practical

    Welcome to SPHC!

    You are likely reading this because you are a new client to me or interested in becoming one. Thank you for your interest in partnering together! You can email me at…