AMW Equine Services, LLC

06/19/2026

We’ve had a full week.

Next week isn’t slowing down much either.

Summer brings chaos. It’s a different type of chaos than spring.

It’s long days.

Daylight is around longer which means I get lost in the vortex of barn things.

Means maybe some things are being caught up on.

Next week we prep to head to do our Dayton Indianapolis route on Friday. We’ll return to home base the following mid-week. Than we are off to Millersburg and some local loops for the rest of that week.

June has sped by. July is filling up quickly.

06/17/2026

Something doesn’t belong.

When you left the horses in their stalls to eat their breakfast.

You went in to enjoy your morning cup of coffee, and work on the computer.

Then, you come back out to let everyone out.

Someone reminded me I forgot to chain his stall.

Anyone else have smart horses? Especially those who just know when you’re slacking.

06/14/2026

If this isn’t hitting the nail on the head.

06/14/2026

Vitamin E is more important than you think. Most times our pastures aren’t actually healthy enough to provide enough vitamin e.

Look forward to listening to this one.

When we think about hoof health and soundness, we often focus on trimming, movement, and biomechanics. But if you've followed this page or listened to our podcast for any length of time, you know that the nutritional aspect is just as important when it comes to our horse's health and soundness. I chatted with our friends over at Mad Barn, past guests Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe, along with Mad Barn nutritionist Amanda Van De Kerckhove, to talk all about vitamin E - what it does, why deficiencies happen, and how low vitamin E levels can affect a horse's health, comfort, and performance.

We discuss who may be at risk, when testing might be appropriate, common misconceptions about supplementation, and what horse owners can do to ensure their horses are getting what they need. Whether you're caring for a horse with neurological concerns, managing a rehab case, or simply trying to make the best nutrition decisions for your horse, vitamin E is an important consideration.

You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.com/2026/06/12/vitamin-e-for-horses/

And if you have any questions after this episode, you can feel free to contact Mad Barn for a free nutrition consult through madbarn.com, and can use the code "thehumblehoof" to get a discount if making any orders on their website!

06/14/2026

Sometimes a sit on the green green grass after trimming. Is exactly what’s needed.

It’s even more needed when the clients farm dog joins.

I’m beyond grateful having clients that, at the end of the long week, give me the time to just breathe.

We may talk about life happenings. Laugh at the chaos that’s occurred from the last appointment to the current.

It means something special when I can take a seat. Laugh hard. Watch the fam dogs and kids come and sit with me.

You start to realize you mean something more than just the person who trims feet.

06/13/2026

This week I’ve come to realize I’m human.

What???

Hang on for a minute.

As humans we get images in our heads of how things should be. We get so worked up that sometimes we forget we’re not in a perfect world.

All the pieces that would make that perfect image have more curves and imperfections than we realized.

In the middle of fitting all the pieces together one fell off the board than another. Now we must go find the pieces that fell underneath the couch, the chair, or the one the toddler took off with.

Horses are nutritious for not following that image. We think we have all the pieces, and where they go. But, than a piece is still missing. Or, one we thought that fit. Truly is turned upside down.

This week it’s been chaos. The heat came in like a chariot on fire. Knocking not just myself on my butt, but also horses that are normally fine.

Adding a new horse to the home herd. It didn’t follow that pretty image. It did for a minute than the pieces got scattered by the wind of ….. these are all living creature with their own emotions and thoughts.

I ran late for appointments. My days didn’t end until 11:30 with the farm chaos. It’s just became a hot mess ….. literally in some cases.

But, once I let go of that perfect image. The way I think things should look and be. A new rhythm was found. A few pieces that turned upside down… now turned back upright again. A better picture started to form. One that the correct pieces started to fit. And, almost make an even better picture.

Sometimes we’re human. We forgot to sit back and just observe what’s in front of us. Instead of forcing something that isn’t.

06/13/2026

So I have to give a huge shoutout to H**p for Horses.

Renee has always gone above and beyond to help myself and my clients. From questions of how we could use her products and make it effective in the situation.

Her liniment is my go to from body bracing after a ride, to helping my old guys, and in general in my barn.

When I have a situation she has always gone above beyond to help figure something out.

I’m beyond grateful she handed me a bag of samples years ago at the International Hoof-Care Summit. I found products that work. I have watched her develop more amazing products.

But, most importantly I’ve ended up with someone I can call a friend.