Hi, I’m Emily.

I provide hoof care with a focus on long-term soundness, functional posture and mobility, and how each relate to your horse’s individual vitality and comfort.

I grew up around horses and consider myself a lifelong “horse girl”. Over time, my perspective shifted from what horses could do for me to what I could do for them. I now find the most fulfillment in collaborative problem-solving with owners and professionals to improve the lives of the horses we care for.

There’s always a horse who started it all… for me, that’s my Paint mare, Missy. When I first met her, she bit, kicked, and was fairly withdrawn. As I’ve worked to make her more comfortable in her body and give her a voice, everything has changed, including how I approach hoof care, movement, and the role comfort plays in behavior and training.

Thanks to my husband’s career in the Marine Corps, I’ve trimmed across the United States - from the Arizona desert to the humid coast of Virginia. Each environment shapes the hoof differently, and that’s influenced how I approach hoof care, management, and whole-horse vitality.

Continuing education is a core part of my work. The connection between the body and the hoof is too significant to treat them separately, which led me to pursue further training through the Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy (certification expected 2029). Integrating these principles into hoof care has been transformative—not just for the horses, but for the outcomes my clients see. Beyond formal schooling, I regularly invest in clinics, mentorships and conferences, to continue to expand and refine what I can offer my clients and their horses.

Lastly, apart from studying and working with horses, I do value having a life outside the barn! I have a love for western fashion, enjoy country swing dancing with my husband, snowboarding when I can, and of course spoiling our dog, Koa.

I appreciate your interest in this work! If this approach resonates with you, I’d love to connect and learn more about your horse.

Missy at age 25 and me.