Farrier Godmother 808-937-0843
Guidelines For Safely Feeding Horses in Hawaii
Susanella Noble, CNBBT
Certified Hoof Care Practitioner
Holistic Lameness Specialist
Serving the Big Island of Hawaii
Fee Schedule
Introductory Evaluation/Workup/Trim $75
Maintenance Trim $55
Laminitic/Navicular horse $75 per hour plus supplies
Casts @ $55
Travel gratuities appreciated
(neighborly referrals help with travel costs)
24-hour notice required for cancellation
Services
Trimming
Using the Natural Balance Hoof-Mapping Protocol, each hoof is evaluated and shaped to bring the structures into balance along its true flight path. Many distortions indicate pathologies that take frequent, gradual trimmings over time to heal.
First visit includes monitoring baseline vitals: weight, pulse, respiration, refill, hydration, overall appearance.
All work is charted and photographed to ensure success for each client.
A balanced barefoot trim is the best therapy for distorted hooves. Severe pathologies require orthopedic casting to keep the horse out of pain and accelerate the healing.
Our greatest orthopedic tool is the knitted fiberglass casting tape which gives the hoof protection and stability while allowing air and moisture to wick and evaporate. Casting is especially effective for severe laminitis, navicular syndrome and transitioning from shoes to barefoot.
Sports casts with traction can be used in place of hoof boots for protection during rugged competitions.
Casting tape has proven more effective than orthopedic metal shoes w. pads or clogs because the tape sets and shapes when the weight is loaded and allows the hoof to retain its correct, natural shape, especially on the solar surface. The cast shell protects the hoof and is filled with Vet-tec Copper Sulfate gel glue which stimulates healing by promoting circulation in the frogs. They are ideal for all weather and every terrain.
Lameness Prevention
Maintaining healthy, solid hoof capsules is the most important factor in preventing lameness. It requires: 1) Correct shape 2) Green Diet 3) Good footing 4) Frequent exercise
Teaching
In addition to my Apprenticeship Program, I teach owners to maintain their own horses, donkeys and mules. We cover tools, techniques, mapping, evaluating distortions and the ideal shape for every hoof. Owners who qualify do their own trimming, keep journals and have me stop by a couple times a year to praise their progress.
Fee Schedule
Introductory Evaluation/Workup/Trim $75
Maintenance Trim $55
Laminitic/Navicular horse $75 per hour plus supplies
Casts @ $55
Travel gratuities appreciated
(neighborly referrals help with travel costs)
24-hour notice required for cancellation
Owner's Responsibility
Horses, donkeys and mules shall be haltered, brushed, fly-sprayed and waiting for farrier. Shade and good footing must be available. Owners who are learning to trim should wear boots, jeans and gloves.
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