I am posting this ad to spread the word about a barefoot trimmer we started using three years ago. Jennifer moved here to the East Tennessee area with her family and has setup shop in the Greeneville area. We have always had our horses shod, but decided to try something different and thankfully so. After doing some research I found the following on barefoot trimming . . .
Unlike pasture trims, in which hooves are shaped for the temporary period in between shoeing sessions, barefoot trimming shapes the hoof for natural movement on varied terrain. Barefoot trimmed horses can perform equally as well as shod horses in many equestrian disciplines and experience fewer hoof problems than shod horses.
1. Barefoot trimming is less expensive than typical horse shoes.
2. Barefoot trimmed horses are moving naturally, they tend to develop better muscle tone faster than shod horses.
3. Dr. Robert Bowker conducted studies of blood flow to the hoof of barefoot trimmed horses. He concluded that the horse's hoof receives nearly twice as much blood flow when barefoot as compared to a shod horse moving on similar terrain.
4. Barefoot trimming can also improve lameness or make a horse sound again.
We have saved money, our horse seems happier, she runs and plays more and we couldn't be happier. With that said, call Jennifer at 425 five3zero 2230 and I assure you, you will not be disappointed. Jennifer is pleasant, friendly, on time and knows how to handle a horse gently and without force. When you call her tell her that Ken recommended her!!
Thanks for looking at this ad and have a GREAT day!
Added Note: When we first started with Jennifer we were having a trim service out monthly, now after several months we have gradually gotten to every 6 weeks. The trim Jennifer provides last longer than anything we had previously! Also, Jennifer told me to relay that she only services the local market, not in or around Knoxville or Sevierville.