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We have had Jerry using the natural hoof care trimming technique on our 3 horses and 1 mule for over a year now. Since my husband's preference is his mule, he was more inclined to go barefoot and I was the more skeptical one. After Jerry shared his philosophy with me about the natural hoof care and because he had gained my trust and respect, I decided to "go for it." It didn't take long at all to see the hooves take shape and we truly think the animals are happier. We ride on some pretty rough terrain at times and the animals do very well. We believe that they can feel the terrain better and, therefore, it makes for a safer ride. - Jim & Terri Anderson, Washougal, WA " We started using a natural hoof farrier when we lived in Arizona on our old rope horse and a younger mare, and when we moved back to WA I was concerned I wouldn't be able to find another natural hoof expert. After trying one other so called "barefoot" farrier, we found Jerry- and thank God. At the time, we had leased an old barrel horse from a friend of a friends, and when this horse walked off the trailer I was horrified. I had expected him to be stiff due to the ring bone they had warned me of in his front, but was ill- prepared for the three footed lameness I was seeing. This horse was in obvious pain, and looked miserable. Our friend had been kind enough to put huge bar shoes on all four hooves, and you could hardly get this poor boy to move forward. Jerry came out the very next morning, got rid of the shoes, worked his magic, and fitted the gelding with hoof boots and pads to help encourage him to move around. Hopeful but unsure of the future, I followed Jerry's advice, and within a month, I couldn't even stay on this "lame" gelding because he had decided he was a barrel horse again! This horse was his old self, foot- loose and fancy free, galloping, bucking and bossing my mare. It was wonderful to see! This was all done with ONE good trim, boots and some sensible advice from Jerry. Unfortunately, once the horse wasn't "broken" anymore he was way too much horse for me, but I can guarantee you that our three mares and our new baby filly will be sound and pain free for years to come, thanks to Jerry and natural hoof care. Prevention or rehab, try it, you will LOVE it- and your horses will love you for it! -Steve and Renee Doan Vancouver, WA