Green Broke Farriery & Training Services

08/28/2026

Shod to barefoot work in progress...

This boy had some of the most extreme contracted heels I've seen, and his whole hoof capsule was distorted from poor shoeing. While he has a long way to go, I'm so happy with the progress we've made in opening those heels up and starting to develop a healthier frog! 💪

Top 3: Before (right after pulling his shoes)
Bottom 3: Progress photos from a couple weeks ago (forgot to share, haha)

07/21/2026

If your farrier keeps a strict schedule or asks to shorten your horse's cycle....its not a control thing, its not a money grab...they have the best interest of your horse in mind!

For every 1 cm of excess toe length, the soft tissues—specifically the deep digital flexor tendon, the superficial digital flexor tendon, and the suspensory ligaments—have to take on an additional 110 lbs of tension. If the soft tissues are already compromised by injury, conformational flaws, strain from work load etc the effects of "being long" could be severe.

Pictured below is the growth from just a 4 week trim on my personal horse!🤯 Seasonal change, weather, exercise etc can have a significant impact on their growth....clearly seen here.

Information derived from Dr. Renate Weller

07/16/2026

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:

🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.

For more information visit: ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/wildfire-smoke-and-horses

07/16/2026

Stay safe everyone! Not only does this affect us, but these conditions take a toll on your horse as well, so please be mindful! 😷❤️‍🩹🐴

07/15/2026

Lol, I love my clients! 😂

One of today's clients not only provided a fan (which both the horses and I always appreciate), but brought out an ice boot to lay across my back! 😆 Thank you!! 💙

Remember to keep yourself AND your horses hydrated in this nasty heat wave! Fresh water, wet mashes with salt added, fans, and shade are all great ways to help your horses stay cool! 🥵

Stay safe everyone! We'll get through this summer heat 💪

07/07/2026

Happy Farrier's Week to all of my fellow farriers out there! 🐴 Special shoutouts to my pals Cody Manley , Tim Itano , and Derek Schueler 😁

It’s National Farriers Week! Take this week to appreciate your farriers who are committed to the care of your horse, from the hoof up. Tag your farrier in the comments to show your appreciation!

06/19/2026

Today was a good reminder of why I do what I do, despite it not being the easiest job out there 🥰

It was a lot of hard work, but oh so rewarding to be able to help these horses get back on the right track, and I can't wait to see how their angles and hoof health continue to improve with future trims!

Then to be met with so much gratitude from the owners was so incredibly fulfilling (I may have even got a bit misty while working when I heard some of the comments) 🥹💙

So very grateful to be able to help horses and their owners 💕

Photo below is a before and after of one of their hooves:

06/14/2026

First round of glue-on shoes for this girl on Friday!

We went with the Easy Shoe Rollers to ease her breakover and strain, and offer her some extra stability for her joints since she has quite a bit going on. Excited to see how she does in them!

06/02/2026

I know none of us like the mud, but could we get a little rain? 🏜

Tip: To help keep your horse's hooves from being extremely dry and brittle, hoof use an oil based conditioner such as Pure Sole Hoof Oil or Horseshoer's Secret Hoof Oil. Both your horse AND your farrier will thank you!

On a side note, this mare's hooves cleaned up pretty nicely today, she's come a long way from where we started! 😊

05/14/2026

"POV: You're at the salon getting your nails done… but you're a horse" 😎💅

This boy striked the perfect model pose after his trim, so I just couldn't resist taking a photo! 😆

Hope everyone is having a great week! 😊