About

 I have always had an affinity for horses and Nature. As a child, I drew them, dreamed about them, and during my teenage years took riding lessons. It was much later in life when I returned to my life-long passion for these animals.

In 2014 I began seeking their company and any horse-related information. At that time I took on two shire horses and quickly realised that owning horses was not the same as riding them. Both hoses came with behavioural issues, required rehabilitation work, and help with hoof handling. Hoof care sessions became a dreaded thought because of their resistance to any hoof handling. Finding a hoof care professional that would take on a project of this size and scope was just as challenging. With the help of two professionals, I was introduced to positive reinforcement.

Diligence, hard work and commitment led me to develop behavioural skills and eventually overcome hoof-handling issues. Inspired by the works of K. F. Hempfling amongst others in 2015 I found my way to Piet Nibbling at DePaardenmaat in the Netherlands. It was at DePaardenmaat where I was introduced to Paddock Paradise and natural horse boarding.

However, the connection between the Paddock Paradise, Jaime Jackson and the ISNHCP training programme came much later when I finally made a decision to train in hoof care professionally. In 2020 I joined the Natural Trim ISNHCP training programme and graduated in the summer of 2022.

Meeting Jaime Jackson was in particular marking a point of advancement in my understanding of Natural Horse Care, in particular different factors that play key role in shaping the hoof. This assured me in the decision I have made about choosing ISNHCP as a certifying organisation. As a professional Horse Care and Hoof Care Practitioner I have learnt the difference between a barefoot trim and the Natural Trim method. The latter does not force the hoof into a perceived shape, but rather mimics the natural wear patterns based on the US Great Basin Wild Horse Model. My task is to facilitate precision trim, without violating  the Natural Trim guidelines, this includes sole care of the hooves. You can find more information about the Natural Trim method here.