Prices
Travel fee: +$1 per extra mile after 15 miles out of Burbank, one way
First Trim (Includes consultation, documentation, gait analysis, diet analysis, hoof analysis, and evaluation report PDF with a care plan moving forward):
$85 Minis, Donkeys
$100 Standard Horse, or Mule
$120 Draft
$45 Evaluation Only (no trim)
*$10 discount for multiple horses in the same location & visit
Maintenance Trims (4-6 week cycles )
$55 Minis, donkeys
$70 Standard Horse or Mule
$90 Small Drafts/Draft crosses. Drafts must stand well, and be able to use a hoof jack. I do not usually take horses above 1600lbs but would be happy to evaluate your large horse to see if we would be a good fit.
Assistant Holding Equine if Owner Not Present:
+$5 This includes safely and gently retrieving the horse, walking the horse for me to analyze gait before & after the trim, safely & gently holding the horse for me, and returning the horse to their stall.
Barefoot Rehabilitation
Includes navicular, laminitis, founder, and other rehab projects. Please refer to the rehabilitation page for more info on rehabilitation packages.
Barefoot Transition (Includes evaluation, shoe removal, first trim + follow up trim 2-3 weeks later, Strong Horn application, sizing for boots.)
$140 Fronts only, $160 All Four
Hoof Armor (Optional extra sole protection after taken Barefoot)
$20 per pair $10 per hoof
Boot Rental
$50 per cycle (4-5 weeks). If done after shoe removal, $15 per week until your boots arrive.
*If boots are returned destroyed/unusable, full retail price + damages ($120 per boot)
Terms of Service
- I require full payment at time of trim. I prefer Zelle or cash, but will take Venmo from time to time.
- I require 24 hr notice of a cancellation or rescheduling. Any later results in a small fee.
- I only require you to be present at the time of the appointment for the evaluation & first trim. For following appointments, you do not have to be there.
- *I typically require a handler for horses, whether it’s you or my assistant. For horses that stand near perfectly and who I have trimmed a few times, I will work without a handler in cross ties or in their stalls (at least 24x24) on a case by case basis.
- My handling is gentle, but not permissive. I will not use excessive force (jabbing with tools, yelling, hitting the horse, etc.) when handling horses and I ask you not to while I work with them. If your horse could benefit from extra training to stand, with prior consent, I do offer clicker training (R+) to encourage them for cooperative care during my visit. This has been the most successful & safe method that I have used for many horses.
- A clean, decently lit, shaded (especially during summer), and reasonably flat area to trim.
- A commitment to a 4-6 week schedule, 5 weeks max for the first 2 trims. In order to prioritize the health of the hoof, I do not often make exceptions. Horses with conformational quirks such as hi/lo, who are prone to cracks, BF transitions, and rehab are likely to need 4 weeks whereas horses with balanced conformation, naturally balanced hooves, and who wear their feet evenly can go 6 weeks. The most common and successful schedule is 5 weeks.
- For equines that have difficulty standing or lose patience quickly, splitting the trim into 2 separate trims (paid full price for both) may be appropriate. Being honest in your evaluation form can help us develop a plan before this.
- I will not continue a trim on an equine that is exhibiting dangerous behaviors such as biting, kicking, stomping, or bolting. In this case I recommend a vet examination checking for pain. I no pain is found, I recommend an at-home training regime for you and your equine.
If you have any questions about any of these terms, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to answer & discuss!
Primarily Serving Los Angeles
<15 Miles: No Travel Fee
>15 Miles: 1$ per mile
30+ Miles: 2 horse minimum + travel fee
40+ miles: 3 horse minimum + travel fee
45+ miles: 4 horse minimum + travel fee
I do not travel more than 55 miles
Travel Fee can be split between multiple owners at the same location & visit.
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I take a small clientele, and I mostly serve clients within 15 miles of Burbank. Outside of this range, I take clients on a case by case basis and prioritize referrals (vets, bodyworkers, HCPs, other clients) + an applied travel fee that can be split with barn mates. Horses trained with R+ are always welcome.