Hoof Geeks Barefoot Hoofcare

Hoof Geeks Barefoot Hoofcare Discover the knowledge every horse owner needs to do right by their equine partner. When you know better, you do better! The equine foot is extremely adaptable.

Learn how feet, teeth, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle all work together to impact your horse’s health, soundness, and well-being. It responds to internal and external forces. Understand how the whole body influences the hooves and how the hooves influence the body. See how diet and environment play a part in hoof health and soundness of the horse. Expand your hoof care knowledge and feel more comfortable making hoof care decisions. Understand injuries and lamenesses better. Learn how to read the hoof and to understand the information that hooves reveal. Natural hoof care is our passion and teaching is our joy! We find knowledge empowering and strive to share all we know so that you can feel confident too.

We’ve made a small change that Christine and I are really happy about 😊🐴Our annual Hoof Geeks membership is now $69.90(...
04/15/2026

We’ve made a small change that Christine and I are really happy about 😊

🐴Our annual Hoof Geeks membership is now $69.90
(12 months for the price of 10)

➜ 24 Videos available to watch immediately
➜ Video Transcript Summaries - note style for quick reference/scanning

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about your horse’s feet but weren’t sure where to start, this is a really accessible way to do it.

It’s all about helping you understand what you’re seeing, build confidence, and feel more connected to your horse’s hoof health..

Monthly is still available at $6.90 if that suits you better.
👉 hoofgeeks.ca/become-a-member

See you there!
~Francine 🙏🥰

04/06/2026

If you’ve been thinking about joining… this is your sign 🐴
Annual membership is now $69.90
That’s like getting 2 months free!

👉 hoofgeeks.ca

Months of edits, manual additions and improvements is finally complete! We bring more knowledge and techniques to our ...
04/01/2026

Months of edits, manual additions and improvements is finally complete!
We bring more knowledge and techniques to our students attending and update our manuals every 1-2 years.
600+ pages ! So YES , there is classroom time!
If you don’t understand the WHY, how could you possibly be good at the HOW?
Owners from so many diverse backgrounds love the attention to detail we have created in our manuals.
And that is why the returning students keep coming back - there is always more to learn .
We LOVE learning and paying it forward !
See you at a clinic !!! 🤩

🔶🔶🔶NEW MEMBERSHIP PRICING🔶🔶🔶 - We've lowered the price for a year of continual learning to just $69.90. That's like get...
04/01/2026

🔶🔶🔶NEW MEMBERSHIP PRICING🔶🔶🔶 - We've lowered the price for a year of continual learning to just $69.90. That's like getting 2 free months!

🐴Have you ever wondered where the coffin bone actually sits inside the hoof?
📽In this month’s Hoof Geeks video, Christine demonstrates how to draw the “magic line” on a live horse — a simple way to visualize internal hoof structure from the outside.

You’ll learn where to measure 📏from, how to place your reference points, and how to interpret what the line shows you. It’s one of those concepts that changes how you see hoof balance once you understand it.

Members can watch the full video now inside the Hoof Geeks Membership, with instant access to this lesson plus 24 in-depth hoof care videos.

🔑 Unlock your hoofgeeks.ca/become-a-member for just $6.99 a month or $69.90 for the year

WHY WOULD YOU LEARN HOW TO TRIM YOUR OWN HORSE'S FEET???People come to learn hoof trimming for a mix of practical, finan...
03/25/2026

WHY WOULD YOU LEARN HOW TO TRIM YOUR OWN HORSE'S FEET???

People come to learn hoof trimming for a mix of practical, financial, and philosophical reasons. Here are the most common motivations:

1. Save money long-term

Regular farrier visits add up quickly—especially with multiple horses. Learning to trim can significantly reduce ongoing costs.

2. Better access & convenience

In some areas, good farriers are hard to book or unavailable. Knowing how to trim means you’re not stuck waiting when your horse needs attention.

3. Emergency preparedness

Chips, cracks, or sudden lameness can happen anytime. Owners feel more confident handling minor issues right away instead of waiting days or weeks.

4. More frequent, consistent care

Many owners want to maintain a shorter trim cycle (e.g., every 2–4 weeks) rather than the typical 6–8 week farrier schedule.

5. Stronger connection with their horse

Handling and trimming feet regularly builds trust, improves handling, and helps owners notice subtle changes earlier.

6. Deeper understanding of hoof health

Learning to trim forces you to understand anatomy, balance, movement, and how diet/environment affect the hoof.

7. Interest in barefoot management

Owners who prefer a barefoot approach often want more control over how the hoof is maintained, rather than relying on traditional shoeing methods.

8. Control over quality of work

Not all experiences with professionals are positive. Some owners want to ensure their horse is trimmed exactly how they believe is best.

9. Performance optimization

For performance horses, small changes in balance can affect movement. Owners want to fine-tune trims to support their horse’s job.

10. Passion turning into a skill (or career)

Some people start with their own horse and end up trimming for others or pursuing it professionally.

ARE YOU READY? https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics

Thinking about getting another horse? Save some money learning how to trim.
03/22/2026

Thinking about getting another horse? Save some money learning how to trim.

BE THE HORSE OWNER WHO PREVENTS PROBLEMS...INSTEAD OF THE ONE PAYING FOR EMERGENCIES.Most horse owners only start learni...
03/18/2026

BE THE HORSE OWNER WHO PREVENTS PROBLEMS...
INSTEAD OF THE ONE PAYING FOR EMERGENCIES.

Most horse owners only start learning about hooves after their horse goes lame.

But the truth is — the hoof shows warning signs long before a crisis happens.

You just need to know how to read it.

Our HOOF TRIMMING CLINICS teach you how to understand what your horse’s hooves are telling you — so you can make better decisions before problems start.

Because the hoof isn’t just a foot…
it’s a window into your horse’s health.
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In these HANDS-ON CLINICS you’ll learn:

🐴 How to recognize healthy vs struggling hooves
🐴 What causes common hoof problems
🐴 How diet, environment, and the whole body affect hoof health
🐴 How to understand lameness and injuries
🐴 How to read the hoof and catch issues early

You’ll leave with CONFIDENCE, CLARITY, and PRACTICAL SKILLS you can use immediately.
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DON'T WAIT FOR A PROBLEM TO FORCE YOU TO LEARN!

By then, it’s often more expensive, more stressful — and harder on your horse.

We’ve made it easy to get started:

✔ Flexible payment plans available
✔ Attend only the days you can (Day 1, Days 1–2, 1–3, or 1-4)
✔ Complete remaining days at another clinic location
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⚠️ Spots are limited, and clinics fill quickly.
📅 Registration deadlines are approaching.

https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics








Did you know this about our hoof trimming clinics?✔ Can only attend Day 1 at one location?No problem—you can finish Days...
03/16/2026

Did you know this about our hoof trimming clinics?

✔ Can only attend Day 1 at one location?
No problem—you can finish Days 2 & 3 at another clinic date/location.

✔ 2-for-1 registration for spouses or family members.

✔ Payment plans available if cost is a concern.

We’re committed to making this training accessible for everyone who wants to learn barefoot hoof care.

Spots are limited—send us a message to register or ask questions.

Did you know this about our hoof trimming clinics?✔ Can only attend Day 1 at one location?No problem—you can complete Da...
03/15/2026

Did you know this about our hoof trimming clinics?

✔ Can only attend Day 1 at one location?
No problem—you can complete Days 2 & 3 at a different clinic date or location.

✔ 2-for-1 registration for spouses or family members.

✔ Payment plans are available if cost is a concern.

We’re committed to making this training accessible for everyone who wants to learn barefoot hoof care.

Spots are limited—send us a message to register or inquire.

03/02/2026

Why is it easier for me to find a sound 16-year-old than a sound 8-year-old?

Why do the horses over 15 that come through my barn often require less maintenance than the younger ones?

Here’s my honest observation...

The horses that are 15 and up today were started before the social media performance boom. Before futurity purses exploded. Before every ride was filmed, marketed, and compared online. Before 2-3yo were heavily promoted as “broke broke,” not green.

Around 15 years ago, the economics shifted. The industry reward system moved toward proving horses at 2 and 3. And not just lightly proving them. Really proving them. Horse's joints didn't change, though. They still grow just like they did 100 years ago.

When money moves earlier, pressure moves earlier.

Horses started under saddle at early 2. Many as long yearlings. Some even younger. Expectations increased. Maneuvers advanced sooner. Intensity increased sooner.

Then we started seeing something else. More maintenance, earlier.

Joint injections became routine in many programs. Not always because a horse was lame. Sometimes because it was “preventative.” Hocks in the spring. Stifles in the fall. Across the board. No specific diagnosis. Just standard practice.

The problem is that repeated corticosteroid injections, especially multiple times per year in the same joint, have been shown to accelerate cartilage degeneration over time. Used strategically, they can be helpful. Used routinely without clear indication, they may contribute to earlier breakdown. In a time of such easy access to regenerative medicine, and research around every corner, there really isn't a good reason for this.

Now we are seeing horses retired at 5, 7, 10 years old.

And yet I have watched a student win a cutting check on a 20-year-old horse.

That contrast should make us pause.

This is not anti-vet. This is not anti-competition. This is not anti-futurity. It isn't anti-steroids.

It is pro-longevity.

It concerns me that I now encourage clients to look at older horses because they often require less maintenance than younger ones.

What happens in 10 years if we no longer have that older, sound group to rely on? What horses are teaching the next generation? What if riding a horse into its 20s becomes rare instead of normal?

Associations created incentives that reward early performance. Until those incentives shift, the pressure will remain.

In the meantime, I will keep my young horses developing slowly. Building base miles. Protecting joints. Playing the long game.

Because I would rather have a sound 18-year-old than a brilliant 6-year-old that cannot stay in work.

Do hind feet make you nervous?One of the biggest mistakes we see isn’t about trimming technique — it’s about hoof stand ...
03/01/2026

Do hind feet make you nervous?

One of the biggest mistakes we see isn’t about trimming technique — it’s about hoof stand placement.

Are you positioning the stand where it feels good for you… instead of where your horse’s leg naturally wants to be?

In this month’s Hoof Geeks Membership video, Christine walks through:

• How to place and adjust the hoof stand for hind feet
• How to recognize discomfort vs simple resistance
• What to watch for in ears and tail
• When to trim from behind and when to work from underneath
• How to protect your own body while trimming

Small adjustments in positioning can completely change how a horse responds.
Members get instant access to this new lesson plus 22 other in-depth hoof care videos.

Join the Hoof Geeks Membership and trim with more confidence.
$6.99/month
$76.90/year (save $6.99)
Join us inside 🐴!

Find out more and sign up today: https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/become-a-member

Strong, balanced hooves are the foundation of every comfortable, confident horse.Yet so many owners feel unsure about wh...
02/18/2026

Strong, balanced hooves are the foundation of every comfortable, confident horse.

Yet so many owners feel unsure about what they’re seeing…
What’s normal? What’s not? What truly supports long-term soundness?

Our 2026 Hoof Trimming Clinics are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical understanding.

🐎 Learn hoof function & mechanics
📐 Understand balance & trimming principles
✋ Gain hands-on, real-world knowledge
📖 Receive detailed manuals & instruction

Whether you’re a horse owner, rider, or aspiring professional, this education changes the way you see the hoof — forever.

✨ Because when you understand the hoof, you change the horse’s future.

📅 2026 Clinics Now Booking
🌐 https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics

Spaces are limited.



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The equine foot is extremely adaptable. It responds to internal and external forces. Understand how the whole body influences the hooves and how the hooves influence the body. See how diet and environment play a part in hoof health and soundness of the horse. Expand your hoof care knowledge and feel more comfortable making hoof care decisions. Understand injuries and lamenesses better. Learn how to read the hoof and to understand the information that hooves reveal. Natural hoof care is our passion and teaching is our joy! We find knowledge empowering and strive to share all we know so that you can feel confident too.

See what clinics are coming up in your area: https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/upcoming-clinics/

Host a clinic: https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/host-a-clinic/

Visit our store for trimming and hoof care tools: https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/trimming-tools-and-hoof-care/ and equine digestive/health support: https://www.hoofgeeks.ca/equine-canine-nutrition/