Heavenly Hooves

05/21/2026

Check out the picture of this pony in the comments when he was alive. Would you say that was extremely obese? Probably not, but the fat layers she's cutting through say differently!!

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05/13/2026

This is long and very deep and scienc-y, so read if you're that person, if not, I will summarize:

In a healthy hoof the limbs/tendons etc are better able to withstand extreme force. In a laminitic hoof this is not the same thing as the hoof integrity is compromised already.
So a long toe on a healthy hoof will hold up for a quite a while. However a long toe on a compromised laminitic foot will not.
In either case long toes create a lever arm (see the man holding the bar and weights - toe getting longer) and getting the hoof in balance is the goal.
How you go about it (shoes, trimming, glue-ons, boots) is entirely up to you and your hoof care provider or vet.
I will say this also, the toe cannot be shortened extremely and immediately if the back half of the foot is not functional or healthy. Ie; weak/contracted heels, thrush in the central sulcus, etc. or you'll be setting the horse up for failure and pain.
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04/25/2026

If I tell you some random information about your horse.... It's important to listen. 🙏🏼
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01/08/2026

Ok I know I have been slow getting more Thrush Remedy ready, please forgive me! I plan to do better this year and will do my best to have it in stock when I come to you!
Currently I have 8oz jars ready and will have some 16oz by Friday. Let me know if anyone needs any and we can get it to you!
Thanks for being patient with me! 🫶🏼🐎🐴

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
Saying a big Thank You to all my clients and friends that have stuck with me through the years. Let's make the year of the Horse the best one yet. I have lots of exciting things in the works for this new year, and I can't wait to get started on them! 🐎 💛

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas (only a day late)! I didn't dress up any ponies this year, so Rocky is the official Christmas mascot. 😄 🐕 🐎 🎄

12/19/2025

Very interesting and something to check out if this happens frequently! 🐴
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Our next question on the Equine Cervical Neck -
How does arthritis in the neck affect hoof handling of both front and hind feet? Thank You, Monique L

If your horse struggles with their farrier work or afterward, there could be a reason unrelated to the trim/shoeing.
• Pain with sustained positioning.
Farrier work requires the horse to hold a limb up and often slightly flexed for several minutes at a time. For a horse with lower cervical (neck) arthritis, this prolonged positioning acts like a long flexion test, stressing painful joints and surrounding soft tissues.

• Nerve involvement (especially in the front limbs).
The nerves that supply the front legs originate in the lower neck and brachial plexus. Arthritis can irritate or compress these nerves. Vibrations from rasping and hammering travel up the limb and can amplify nerve pain, making hoof work very uncomfortable.

• Shoulder girdle strain.
Lifting and holding a front leg requires stabilization through the neck and shoulder girdle. If the neck is arthritic, this effort can trigger pain that persists for days after farrier work, sometimes mimicking lameness caused by the trim or shoeing.

• Hind feet are affected too.
Although the hind limbs are not directly innervated by the brachial plexus, holding a hind leg up requires the horse to brace through the neck and back to maintain balance. Neck pain makes this difficult, so the horse may resist, fidget, or become sore afterward.

• Delayed soreness after farrier work.
Horses with cervical arthritis may appear fine during trimming but become lame or stiff for 2–4 days afterward, leading to farriers being blamed for issues like “taking too much off” or nail pain, when the real source is cervical discomfort.

Bottom line:
If a horse consistently struggles with farrier work—front or hind—especially with signs of soreness afterward, resistance to holding legs up, or sensitivity to vibration, the neck is an important place to investigate, particularly for arthritis or nerve-related pain.

12/08/2025

This would make a great Christmas gift for your favorite vet or farrier....just sayin'.... 🤔😉😆🎅🏼
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12/03/2025

Clients and Friends,

As the new year comes upon us I need to inform everyone of an upcoming necessary adjustment to the pricing for my trimming and hoof care services. This adjustment will allow me to continue providing you with the highest quality of service and expanded support for your horse’s long-term hoof health. 🐴
​Effective January 1, 2026, our new pricing structure will take effect. The rate for Standard trimming service will be adjusted from $50 to $55 for 2+ horses. Single horse stops will now be $60. If I have multiple horses in a barn, it behooves you to get on the schedule with them and maintain it as the $55 rate will be honored even if you only have one horse but I am coming to trim multiples at that particular barn. 👍🏼
​This adjustment allows me to make critical investments to enhance the value and accessibility of the care you receive. Specifically, I am investing in advanced tools and continued professional education, and I am excited to introduce two new resources to better support your horse's long-term hoof health:

​Virtual Consultations/On-Call Support: I will now offer scheduled online or video consultations to provide timely advice, review progress photos, and address concerns between appointments, or in cases where you may be out of my trimming area and need advice. 🚗 🐎
(I will have more information and ways you can sign up within the next week!)

​Educational Clinics: I will be hosting regular owner-focused clinics designed to equip you with the practical knowledge to consistently maintain the healthiest possible hooves for your horse. (Contact me if you are interested in hosting these at your barn!)

​The new pricing structure reflects this expanded support, ensuring you have the resources needed to be a proactive partner in your horse's care.
​I genuinely value our working relationship and your continued trust in Heavenly Hooves! 💛

​Thank you for your understanding and continued business. I look forward to continuing to serve you and your horses! 🐴

11/19/2025

Just in case anyone thought I wasn't working.... 😆
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