Achieving true soundness starts by looking beneath the surface.
Applied Equine Podiatry (AEP) is more than just a trim
I offer holistic, science-backed hoof care designed to work in harmony with your horse’s unique biology. By evaluating the hoof capsule, internal structural health, and daily environmental stimuli, I empower horse owners to move beyond traditional trimming and rebuild hooves from the inside out. Give your horse the foundation they deserve for a lifetime of comfort, movement, and athletic longevity.
Performance Evaluation
Identify current state of health (Body Condition Score), digital pulse, trot analysis, foot concerns, and individual goals for you and your animal
Strength of Foundations
Evaluate each foot structure and the level of activity they can withstand at that given time. Main structure: Frog, Frog Stay, Heels, Quarters, Toe, Sole & Digital Cushion
Trim & Dynamic Support Tools
High Performance Trim provides dimensional balance. Perfect Hoof Wear wraps, Negative Palmar Angle inserts or Trinity Horse shoe can be used to promote proper stimulus
Personalized Care Plan
Utilizing the Spectrum of Usability, exposure to proper environmental stimulus and current condition, we’ll create a specific treatment plan
Common Signs of Imbalance
Have you been experiencing any of the below common signs of imbalance with little to no resolution? Don’t settle for “thats how they are”.
Under-Run Heels or Caudal Foot Pain
Low, crushed heels aren’t a permanent flaw—they are a sign of compromised internal structure that can be rehabilitated
Tender Footedness or Signs of Bruising
Thin, sensitive soles are often the result of excessive sole carving or a lack of proper biological stimulus to the solar corium in order to produce dense horn
Constant Tripping or Toe First Landing
Neurological and gait disruption. Improper heel placement alters sensory feedback. Lack of proprialseption
Hoof Capsule & Wall Distortions
Mechanical/Metabolic flares occur with excessive growth and imbalance. Regular trim cycles reduce the chances of quarter cracks, flares and loss of balance
Trimming to Dynamic Balance
Five Dimensions for Balance – The High Performance Trim (HPT)
The HPT Balance method calibrates the outer hoof capsule to the Internal Arch Apparatus using the Live Sole Plane, establishing dynamic equilibrium of function rather than trimming to arbitrary external angles. By aligning the foot across five distinct dimensions—Medial/Lateral (W), Dorsal/Palmar (X), Yaw (Y), Distal/Proximal (Z), and Time (T)—it restores accurate proprioceptive sensory feedback, optimizes hemodynamic circulation, and ensures impact forces act as a positive biological stimulus for true structural healing.
Proactive Soundness
Don’t wait for Lameness to Act | Start Building Structural Health
Rather than chasing symptoms or managing chronic damage, Applied Equine Podiatry operates on a foundational formula: Structure + Function = Performance. We evaluate the foot in dynamic equilibrium, calibrating the outer hoof capsule to develop health of internal structures so that every stride acts as a positive biological stimulus rather than a source of mechanical trauma. By establishing true dimensional balance today, we protect internal tissues, create healthy stimulus for growth and minimize the risk of potential future failures.
What you can expect
Each visit from your DAEP at All in the Hoof follows a clinical workflow with your animals best interest in mind.
Comprehensive Biomechanics & Enviormental Evaluation
We start by looking at the whole horse, not just the foot. Foot fall, Trot and body tells.
Anatomical Mapping & Visual Blueprint (The Mark-Up)
Every sweep of the rasps is guided by true landmarks closes to their point of orgin, never guesswork.
Precision Structural Trimming
High Performance Trim (HPT)
A precise trim engineered for dynamic equilibrium of Function supporting each internal Structure.
Habitat & Environmental Consultation
Trimming is only the tool—environment supplies the stimulus for growth.
Therapeutic Support & Transition Management
Comfort during rehabilitation is essential, because pain negates growth.
Client Education, Progress Tracking, & Long-Term Partnership
You are an active partner in your horse’s soundness journey and we are a partner within your care team.
Impressive Equine Projects
Discover our amazing equine production work.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you! Contact us to find out more on how we can assist you with your equine needs.