For an appointment Call/text 503-701-7044 Email katy@barefeetbykaty.com Services Trims Shoe pulling Boot fitting Bare Feet by Katy serves northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. A trip fee based on distance travelled may apply. Trims are available for all types, sizes and ages of horses and donkeys. Rates vary according to size. Policies Payment accepted via cash, check or PayPal only. 24 hr appointment cancellation required. A no-show fee will be charged otherwise. Not responsible for the misbehaviors of your horse and will not provide training to correct them.	Why Go Natural? The horse’s foot finds it natural shape and balance in the wild. No shoes, no artificial angles. Natural hoof care is modeled after wild horses and their ability to keep their hooves healthy and strong while moving across their terrain foraging for food. A natural-shaped hoof helps promotes a healthy leg, better overall balance, and a more fluid gait. How is the Natural Hoof Different? The natural hoof care trim differs from a traditional trim for shoes in that the sole is left largely intact and the heels are lower. A “mustang roll” may be applied as well. The natural trim allows the horse’s hoof wall to flex while absorbing shock. With a correctly applied natural trim the horse can do just about anything* and go anywhere a shod horse can. And unlike a shod horse, you don’t have to worry about lost shoes! Transitioning Your Horse to Bare Feet Going from shoes to bare feet is a process that requires some patience. It doesn’t happen with the first trim. It may also require some attention to your horse’s nutritional health and how you plan to use your horse during the transition. Your horse’s feet may be tender for a few months, in which case horse boots are a big help in easing any difficulty. All horses are different, and so are their feet. It may take as long as a year to fully transition your horse to going bare, but once there, you won’t go back to shoes! For an appointment Call/text 503-701-7044 Email katy@barefeetbykaty.com
About Katy Katy Clark earned her farrier certification from Oregon State University in 2000. She has been practicing natural hoof care since 2005. She lives in Oregon near Sandy, on the slopes of beautiful Mt. Hood. Katy Says: “As a former farrier, I converted to natural hoof care in 2005 and haven’t looked back. I am self-studied in the practice of natural hoof care and am grateful for my farrier training. I am constantly learning about horse hoof health to better serve both horse and owner.” Katy Clark is an official dealer of EasyCare boots and accessories.	Bare Feet Recommendations Schedule your horse’s trims every 4-6 weeks Feed a good supplement that promotes hoof health Get a good set of horse boots (Katy recommends EasyBoots) Make sure your horse is well-behaved when having its feet worked on Sharing the Knowledge Katy is available to speak to your riding club or other organization on the topic of hoof health and the natural hoof. Contact her at 503-701-7044 or katy@barefeetbykaty.com *Natural trims are not appropriate for some horses and activities. In some cases horses may require shoes for health reasons. Some activities, such as horse racing, are regulated and require horses to wear shoes. If you are in doubt about whether to transition your horse, consult your veterinarian. Katy Clark and Bare Feet by Katy make no claims as to the curative or restorative aspects of natural hoof trims.
Bare Feet by Katy is owned and operated by Katy Clark. © 2011 Bare Feet by Katy Contact: katy@barefeetbykaty.com