Testimonials
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
