Info - BAREFOOT TRIMMING

Take the Next Step! Help Your Horse Develop a Healthier Hoof.

Hello, my name is Shelley Walker, owner of Next Step Trimming. I have a Agricultural Science degree from Cornell University and a MS in Science Education from St. John Fisher College. I have been working with horses as an equine hoof care specialist for many years. My goals are to develop and maintain healthy, sound hooves. I am patient and have developed unique ways to help horses with variety of conditions. I take a multidimensional approach to improving hoof health. This includes investing time in studying a variety of trimming methodologies, whole horse anatomy, factors that affect posture, lameness, biomechanics of movement, equine nutrition, dentistry, management, footing, and talking to veterinarians and other equine bodyworkers.

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DIET COUNSELING SESSION

Next Step Trimming Specializes in:

transitioning horses to a barefoot lifestyle
improving thin soles
working with horses that have navicular
improving the morphology of a club foot
helping you irradiate chronic thrush & white line disease
providing comfort for horses with Arthritis & Ringbone
improving laminitis and general lameness
diet coaching and trimming to mediate the effects of metabolic issues on the hoof
Methods for reversing Negative Palmar and Plantar Angles (long toe/ low heel)

Next Step Trimming is Qualified: Click here!
I trim horses, ponies, donkeys and draft horses. I am looking for serious clients who are willing to commit to a consistent 4-6 week trimming cycle-based on the needs of their horse. This allows me to make tailored adjustments to shape the growth, that in turn help your horse develop and maintain a healthy hoof morphology.

Services: Barefoot Trimming, Hoof Boot Dealer, Glue-on Composite Shoes, Hay Analysis, Diet Balancing and Hoof Care Consultation.

Did you know that Next Step Trimming also has a MOBILE STORE. We carry boots, pads, supplements and other great products for your convenience. If you are serious about improving and maintaining the health of your horse's feet and you are ready to take the NEXT STEP call Shelley today!

Contact Information:
If you are interested in setting up an appointment please complete this GOOGLE FORM and then text or send an email to introduce yourself. The questions will help me to get to know you and your horses situation. If you have X Rays, pictures and video please send with your initial communication.

Cell Phone: (Text/Call): 585.880.9240 Email: theeverwildstables@gmail.com

Jazz up Summer Camp this July & August!

Looking for a unique, interactive, educational summer experience for horse camp this year? In this engaging 1.5 hour, hands-on session, Shelley Walker from Next Step Trimming will provide an informative seminar on hoof care and disease from the perspective of a working trimmer. This course is geared towards the younger horse lover, right at your farm!

Participants will learn about and experience:
The structure and function of the hoof - See the internal structures in a real horse hoof!

Characteristics of a healthy hoof - Game time!
The unhealthy hoof- club feet, long toes, high low heel, etc., - Fun try-on props!
Hoof diseases - thrush, laminitis, navicular and founder
Hooves and teeth - the connection - horse skull and posture activity
The tools of the trade and their uses - see, touch and try out!
Barefoot trimming explained in real time - see a demo
How hoof boots, shoes and Formahoof are used on a horse
Games and prizes throughout!

Cost: $150.00 *Additional travel fees may apply. Contact Shelley to book an event for July and August! Call or Text: 585.880.9240

Shelley Walker has a BS in Agricultural Science from Cornell University and a MS in Science Education from St. John Fisher College. She has been a hoof trimmer for more than 6 years and a Science teacher for 20 years! Shelley is passionate about horses and their care and loves to share this passion with others.

Proud Member Of PHCP!

Formahoof - Solutions for Laminitis, Thin Soles, Navicular & NPA

Formahoof is a cutting edge technology that helps horses with the following conditions

Laminitis and Navicular
Thrush and White line disease
Negative Palmar/Plantar angles

Thin Soles

FORMAHOOF helps protect, provide comfort, and shapes the future growth.

Here is how it works: the horse's hoof is placed in a mold that is specially designed to be shaped like a healthy hoof. Then, you add a liquid polymer to the mold and it will quickly set around the horse's hoof. Once you remove the mold, your horse has a flexible, yet strong "glass slipper" that allows the horse to use their hooves more naturally. The Formahoof stays on for one trim cycle of 4-6 weeks depending on individual needs. After 1-3 applications the horse will have grown in a healthier hoof.

My passion for horses and commitment to learning has led me to Formahoof. I have witnessed how this powerful tool can help a variety of horses develop sound healthy feet. Contact me to learn more about FormaHoof today!

Horse Hoof Boots

Looking for Hoof Boots!? I am an Easy Care and Scoot Boot dealer and happy to help fit your horses with boots or transition your horse from shoes to barefoot. I carry a variety of types and sizes.

Properly Trimmed Barefoot horses enjoy:

Protection and cushioning for horses transitioning out of shoes into a barefoot lifestyle.
Encourages more movement, improves circulation, which in turn brings more nutrients to the hoof.
Speeds up healing and stimulates healthy growth.
Boots help stimulate all parts of the hoof. Heels, Frog, Sole, etc.,
The boot shell stretches and expands and contracts with movement, unlike a metal shoe.
Good connection and hoof wall integrity. Stronger connection to of hoof wall to coffin bone.

Encourages horse to use hoof correctly. Improves ability to land heel-sole-toe thus allowing horse to develop the ability to utilize external/internal structures that involved in absorbing and dissipating energy correctly in the foot. Healthier joints because the hoof is distributing concussive forces properly.
Hoof boots help develop a thicker sole when combined with a correct, balanced barefoot trim and the secret is in how you trim the bar!
Decreased risk of arthritis because the force of impact is transferred correctly through blood supply instead of bone structures.
Better overall movement, less bodily compensatory pain, happier frame of mind and less stress.

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Contact Information

Shelley Walker is the owner of Next Step Trimming. She is based in the Finger Lakes Region and has clients all over the New York State area.

There are several ways to get a hold of me. You can call, text, email and submit a GOOGLE FORM. I want to know more about your situation so that I can better help your horse.

Cell Phone: (Text/Call):  585.880.9240 GOOGLE FORM
Email: theeverwildstables@gmail.com

In your text or email message, please include:

Your name, phone number and the location of your horses.
How many horses you would like trimmed
When your horses will need to be trimmed.
Current trim cycle
Tell me about your horses diet, environment and turn out.
Any behavioral or health/hoof related conditions or issues

Payment can be made in Cash, Check, and Venmo/PayPal, Apple Pay and Credit Cards. Payment must be made on the day service is provided.

Check this out! This is a horse with Lyme and Insulin Resistance that was chronically lame. The pain caused big changes to her posture and this mare ended up with negative plantar angles. That means her coffin bone was flat instead of having a little angle. The owner wanted to try out FORMAHOOF and within 24 hours this mare was comfortable, stading squarely and GALLOPING around her track pasture! :D What you are looking at is the bottom of the TRACTION FORMAHOOF and to make it fun, we added SPARKLES! :D

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Happy Clients!

Some positive reviews from the clients and professionals!

Mary K.
Shelley is so wonderful. She explains everything and has helped my pony become sound. I am so glad that I found her!

Jean S:
Each morning I am still amazed at how well Comet is doing. The way you have trimmed his hoofs up has made a huge difference in this pony's life. He is happy, no still walking, no lameness of any kind, no tender feet. Believe me when I tell you this is the first time in many years that I haven't had to put boots on him to ease his pain. He is playing more, running more and just plain feeling good. Thank you so much. Your skills have changed this pony's everyday life.

Shirley H. Writes:
I was very pleased with the quality of Shelley's work. She returned my call in a timely fashion and set up a convenient date right away. She was on time, did an excellent job on my horses feet, and very professionally explained things as she went along. Her price was comparable to the others that I have used, but I thought it a great value considering the time and effort she put into the work she did. She will be my farrier from now on.

Lori H. Writes:
Shelley does a great job and is wonderful with the horses. She is always on time and really cares about her work. My horses' hooves are looking great and they are healthy and happy! I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to keep their horses barefoot.

Megan M. Writes:
Next Step delivers kind, strong and confident hoof assessment and adjustment, with the horse's welfare in mind, not the owner's wallet. Highly recommend. Very happy with my horses' results.

Maggie W. Writes:
Had Shelley in to do my horses for the first time last wk. She was just what i was looking for for my flighty horse who can give issues...she was patient and connected with the horse instead of forcing the horse. Have already set up my next appt for November here in the Dansville area. Would highly recommend:)

Thank you