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01/04/2026

I heard the quote: “Confidence is built in the ability to not be scared to look stupid.”

Taking advice from people who haven’t done what you want to do is almost the definition of insanity.

Say that out loud. Listening to people who haven’t done the thing you want to do… that makes you the crazy one.

So go do it. Fail. Try again, and remember at least you’re trying. 💪🏻

Some before and afters of an older gelding with a lot of toe, forward heels, thrush and intermittent lameness. I took hi...
01/04/2026

Some before and afters of an older gelding with a lot of toe, forward heels, thrush and intermittent lameness. I took him back to a comfortable point. Will be continuing trims every 6 weeks with thrush treatment daily!

08/13/2025

Confidence...

We all want it, some have it and some only wished they did. The word alone stirs a whole host of different thoughts based on who hears it. Some have it in excess, usually to the annoyance if those in the former group.

Wherever you currently fall on the "spectrum" the amount of confidence we possess often can make a total difference in how we act, move, and even process life and what and how we will do things.

I think of confidence almost as a resource. Something that can be spent and even earned back. Oh, but how can that be done?

I think confidence is gained by having successes. We have success not necessarily by huge accomplishments, although it could be. But even by the small successes. We have those by pushing our comfort zones, even a little. Then after we have a small amount of success that breeds confidence, encouraging us to push our comfort zones some more. When we push a little more the success begins to grow bigger and the cycle continues.

This same cycle can sure go the opposite direction, most of us know this well. The difference is of all the successful people refuse to rest in their comfort zones and admit defeat.
Think of the best athletes in the world, they are looking for the opportunity when the game is on the line to have the ball when time is about to expire. They have no doubt experienced defeat at some point and because of that refused to live there any longer.

I'm sure not trying to imply that if we don't win all the time that we are a failure. But to me confidence is realizing that although I will stumble, maybe fall, that will give me a chance to learn, adapt, improve and if that is happening, I am winning.

Pc Tracey Buyce Photography

08/08/2025

For the girls in their “keep going” era the ones who are still showing up, even when it’s hard.

This one is for you.
For the ones putting in the work when no one’s watching.
For the ones rebuilding, restarting, or just trying to hold it all together.
For the ones who have every reason to quit, but keep stepping up anyway.

“The heart that keeps showing up is already winning.” 🤍

We see you. Keep pushing. Your time is coming.



Picture Credit Savy Cowgirl Media

I am excited to reintroduce myself and this page. As Kaitlyn Nichols, a 25-year-old from Northern New York, my goal is t...
08/04/2025

I am excited to reintroduce myself and this page. As Kaitlyn Nichols, a 25-year-old from Northern New York, my goal is to deliver outstanding care to you and your horses. With early beginnings in showing at local and small ApHC shows in the northeast, I ventured to Purcell, OK, in 2019 to pursue advanced farrier and blacksmith training. Following the completion of the course, I launched my business in NY, providing hoof care services to numerous show, trail, and companion horses over four years. In 2023, I relocated to Madison, NC, where I gained insight into promoting and selling horses privately and at sales. My experience in NC encompassed office work, ring assistance, and riding a variety of sale horses, including stock, gaited, drafts, mules, and donkeys. Furthermore, I provided farrier and training services to a local sale barn, honing my skills in working with horses at different training levels. Having returned to NY, I am eager to commit to my business full-time. If you are ready to initiate your equine journey, please message this page today.

07/30/2025

Another day, another AYA event! 🤩

That’s right, we’re bringing back the AYA horse judging competition! This year, it’s virtual; which means you and your friends can compete from the comfort of home! 🏡

Here’s what’s happening:

ℹ️ The AYA will host a horse judging professional to present a quick 101 on horse judging. Following that, participants will put their knowledge to the test with two classes of judging. Once all judging cards are submitted, overall placings will be provided with a set of reasons. Top individuals will be awarded.

👤 Anyone is welcome to participate, so be sure to invite your friends! AYA membership is not required for this event.

🕒 The event will start at 4 p.m. Pacific time

📆 September 18

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8jaNV7Z2XZXqWzXaQUStLt4-uZ--eYOE87T0g4YLkm22e_Q/viewform?usp=dialog

07/14/2025

Equine vet Thijs de Bont MRCVS demystifies joint injections in horses including contents, application and use in pain and performance management

05/03/2025

This is a great visual to understand what is meant by bony column alignment the term I use as this is how I was educated.

In the picture it’s called hoof pastern alignment.

I assume it’s the same thing…

So the historic and current thinking is that those 3 bones at the bottom of the horses leg, are the most biomechanically efficient and all the tendons are in balance if those bones are aligned.

It’s all related to levers and moments. The way I understand it is if you think about carrying shopping bags, if they are close to your body they are easier to manage. If you stretch out your arm a bit then the weight of that bag will be harder to manage plus the muscles are worked more. Stretching out your arm is acting like a lever.

The 3 photos show nicely the different ways those 3 bones can present.
Farriers and trimmers will be striving to maintain or get to bony column alignment. By removing hoof or adding to it, adding by shoes, wedges, casts, acrylics, etc.

Note that to look at the bony column line, the cannon bone must be vertical.

I can’t give credit to this person that owns this photo but I am grateful to them and if anyone knows the owner, please let me know so i
can give credit.

Added to give credit to the canadian horse magazine

Image used for fair use- educational and critique

Lindsey

http://www.patreon.com/hoofstudies

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