• Thrush Mud

    Thrush Mud is Wendy's own formula for anti-fungal paste that sticks to the inside of the hoof for healing and protection.  Thrush Mud will help horses that have hoof problems related to thrush and other fungal issues.  It also helps prevent thrush from starting in healthy hoofs.

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  • The Natural Barefoot Trim

    An example of my natural trim, side view. Taken summer of 2017 on an 4 year old Quarab gelding, Splash of Bend. This was Splash's first trim and this shot shows the mustang roll (bevel) around the outer edge of the hoof wall and the scooped quarters. Both are identifyers of a barefoot trim and both strategies prevent the cracking that is common when a hoof is trimmed straight without this mustang roll or quarter scoop.

  • Hooves: A study of Movement and Change

    "I treat your horse as a whole equine rather than just a hoof that needs to stay still. I will assess your horse's overall body condition and way of going and work WITH his or her personality to make trimming a pleasant, rather than fearful experience. My knowledge of equine anatomy will help the hoof heal itself through the trim cycles."

  • Engineered for Athletes

    Renegade Boots are quick to put on and reliable for long distances and rough terrain. I also carry Easyboot Products.

  • Summer Special!
    Easycare HiTie Trailer Tie System

    10% off the legendary Easycare HiTie Horse Trailer Tie System until September!

    The HiTie was developed to provide a comfortable and safe alternative to trailer tying and portable corrals. The HiTie gives horses free movement and access to an area equivalent of a 13 foot diameter round pen. This safe, controlled movement gives horses the ability to graze, eat, drink, roll and lie down while tied.

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  • Hit the trail with healthy hooves

    Natural hoofcare allows the hoof to function naturally as an entire unit, and can still allow you to ride completely barefoot for most distances and in most footing situations without boots.

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You have decided your horse needs boots, now what? First of all, hoof boots have made huge strides in their ability to go on easily, stay on through mud, sand, and water, and come off easily when you have finished riding.

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Hoof Trimming Concepts

In this video Wendy explains basic hoof trimming concepts and hoof construction.  She also shows how she trims hoofs and how to keep hoofs healthy and strong.

 

Testimonials

I've been meaning to write you since you were here and trimmed Rebels feet but time keeps slipping away. Rebel has already been tested for insulin resistance. She an IR horse, I think I mentioned that to you before? That's why I'm so careful with green grass, sugars, grains, certain supplements, drugs and vaccines. She's also low on her thyroid. So...best trim we've had in a very loooong time. She continues to move great and her feet look as good as possible, no chips/cracks/etc. I think I'd forgotten what it looked like to have her move so well. She also looks so much more balanced than she has in over 1 year.
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 I use Wendy Hutchens! She is awesome with my young girl. Takes time to get her just right and she's never sore!


C.V., Bend,

Wendy just did my two today and did a super job, was on time and took the time to explain what she was doing. Thanks Wendy Hutchens, see you in 8 weeks! 


J.L., Bend,

Wendy Hutchens is the best for barefoot!


R.V., Tumalo,

Agreed on Wendy Hutchens she is great with my 5 horses. I used someone else once, and one of my poor girls was so sore after!


N.Y., Tumalo,

Wendy is awesome!


L.M., Terrebonne,

I second Wendy Hutchens. She does an awesome job and causes absolutely no pain. On time, shows when she says she will. Awesome lady.


A.W., Bend,

Wendy Hutchens is awesome, she comes and does mine on the SE side.


T.R., Bend,

Love Wendy! She takes great care of my two 


B.S., Terrebonne,

Natural Hoof Care of Bend Oregon

Natural hoofcare or Barefoot trim is an essential part of keeping your horse healthy and strong. I have personally switched from rigid shoes to barefoot because natural hoofcare saves lives!  Most horses that develop founder can be rehabilitated by first eliminating the shoes that caused it in the first place.  Second, an improved diet can bring the damaged hoofs back to health. I have been an avid horsewoman all of my life, trained my first horse (a mustang) at 12 years old with Centered Riding techniques, and have ridden endurance since 2003.

All this time, I have realized that the best way to keep myself as a rider safe is to keep one's horse as comfortable and willing as possible. Before trying out some new training technique, I will always look to the horse for signs of distress or discomfort. Many problems can be eliminated by ruling out saddle fit, internal discomfort, and anything that keeps a horse from really striding out and enjoying himself. I have had to rule out young endurance prospects simply because years of bad trimming or shoeing had given them arthritis, and I have had older horses that had to be put down due to years of uninformed hoofcare catching up with them and having their hooves literally fall apart so they could no longer hold their own weight. I have also had horses founder in the middle of winter when they had very little to eat. All of these experiences have led to an exhaustive amount of knowledge that I have gained about assessing a horse's ease of motion, nutritional needs, and overall contentment.

What does this have to do with hoof trimming? First of all, I treat your horse as a whole equine rather than just a hoof that needs to stay still. I will assess your horse's overall body condition and way of going and work WITH his or her personality to make trimming a pleasant, rather than fearful experience. My knowledge of equine anatomy will help the hoof heal itself through the trim cycles. I will help your horse be comfortable without boots, but if you are riding many miles or on rocky surfaces, I can help you choose the type of boot that will get you on the trail quickly.

Please feel free to call me and discuss your horse(s) trimming needs.

-Wendy Hutchens, October 2014


Wendy Hutchens
Natural Hoof Care Practitioner


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