Consultations are case specific and tailored to meet your needs. They provide a comprehensive overview of your horse's hooves and the relationship to the body.
Why choose to do a consult?
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Second opinion on a current problem
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A deeper look into your horse's hooves for more understanding
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Consecutive sessions to track progress
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Ongoing but intermittent support
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Local support is limited
Consultations are for anyone. Whether you are horse caretakers (owner, trainer, groom, leased, etc), owner trimmers, part and full time trimmers or farriers, I can help you.
Consults are done remotely through photograph and video submissions, phone and zoom meetings.
Pricing starts at $150
Trim coaching
Learning to trim can be a big undertaking and feel like a daunting task. I will help you break it down into digestible pieces that make sense to you and help you understand what your horse needs. My goal is to help you think critically and apply a trim that makes sense and improves your horse's well being from the ground up.
Or perhaps you already trim but need a fresh set of eyes and an open mind. I am well versed in many methods of hoof care and can support you where you are at and help you grow in your assessments and application.
Now accepting applications for remote trim coaching.
Contact me for pricing.
Taking Photos for hoof consultation
Evaluations can be of the most value if the photos are taken well and consistently. Poorly angled, low light, or blurry photos will not be marked up as I do not want to give a skewed assessment that doesn’t provide you with useful information.
Ensure that the horse is standing in a well lit area, on as level of ground possible and on a flat, clean surface. ***Gravel and dirt surfaces obscure the view of the very bottom edge of the hoof. Rubber mats are also difficult as the hoof sinks just enough that you can't visualize the bottom edge of the hoof.****
1. Full body photo from the side
2. Lateral photos of each hoof you want evaluated (see below for more information)
-make sure the cannon bones are perpendicular to the ground when taking hoof photos. Ideally the pair of limbs are standing square and the horse is evenly loaded on both.
-place camera/phone on the ground with lens closest to the ground
-find both heel bulbs and then move camera left or right until you can just see the one closest to you
-keep the camera/phone parallel to the direction the limb is pointing
-make sure you are about 3 feet away, you may need to tap the screen where the hoof is when you have your camera in position so the camera focuses there. There may be a bit of blur on the ground in the foreground of the image. DO NOT ZOOM IN. Do not try to fill the whole screen with the hoof.
-include the fetlock and bottom of cannon bone in the photo
3. Photo of the sole
-Have the camera lens parallel to the bottom on the hoof with the camera centered on the hoof.
- Oblique views can’t be marked up but they can provide added dimension
4. View of the front of the hoof
-have the horse stand with legs perpendicular to the ground
-place camera on the ground with lens closest to the ground
-keep the camera parallel to the direction the limb is pointing
-make sure you are about 2-3 feet away for front legs, about as much distance as you can get for hind legs, there will be a bit of blur on the ground in the foreground of image and then make sure to focus on the hoof
-include the knee down for front limb and from mid cannon down the hind limb in the photo
If possible, please have a handler to help you and ensure your safety while on the ground taking photos. Be mindful if you are using a flash, this can scare some horses. Do not place your head in front of a leg or under a horse while taking photos. I know this is common sense but sometimes we forget the little things that can make a big difference.
BE AWARE of where your head is in relation to your horse.
BE AWARE your phone may automatically turn on a flash, this has the potential to be dangerous. I do not recommend use of a flash when you are on the ground taking photos.
Do let me know if you have any questions about the photos needed and how I can help. The better information you give me, the better information you will receive.
Please note while I am providing objective feedback on the photos, I will not give specific trim and/or shoeing instructions unless you are a hoof care provider/farrier. There are many roads to take with hoof care and I hope to provide you with information which can be useful when speaking with your hoof care professional about what you have learned, and in how you can best advocate for your horse.
Please provide photos 5-7 business days for evaluation before scheduled time.
Facebook Group
Our Facebook group is a safe community of open minded people. We are pro horse not pro method and a judgement free space.
This is the place where we can continue discussions and stay connected in a community setting after participation or attendance at presentations, courses, consulting and coaching. Communicating with professionals can feel daunting and asking questions can feel intimidating, this is your place to practice and get feedback.
This group will be the first to know about new course drops, new content and offerings.
***You must be a current client, have attended a presentation/lecture/course, or have participated in a consultation/coaching with me in order to join the group.***
Kendra and I have known each other for over 15 years. She trimmed my draft and draft cross for many of those years. Her professionalism, attention to detail, desire to learn and advocacy for the horse have always made her stand out in my mind as an exceptional farrier. When I decided to trim my own horses, Kendra was right there with patient guidance. She shares her knowledge with clear, easy to follow instruction, constructive feedback and encouraging support. Over the years, we have also worked together on a professional level, exploring new perspectives and exchanging insights on challenging cases...all with an intention of offering the best possible care and service to her clients and their horses. Kendra is an exemplary role model of what hoof care from a whole horse perspective can look like and the equine industry is a better place for having her as a part of it.
Beth S., KY