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Hoefsmederij Eva is a farrier service run by qualified farrier Eva, working in Limburg and the surrounding area from Montfort. She offers hoof trimming, half shoeing, full shoeing and orthopaedic shoeing for horses with irregular stance or hoof problems. Stud holes can be added for extra grip. She also advises on issues such as hoof fungus, cracks and bruising.
Hoofcare is a farrier business in Oud Gastel run by Rob and Antoon van Nassau, operating for more than 55 years. It has two forges with four shoeing stations and specialises in treating lameness in horses, including laminitis, white line disease and canker. The team developed its own breakover shoeing method. They also train apprentice farriers and teach continuing education for farriers.
Hoefverzorging Manuela is a barefoot hoof trimmer working across West Flanders. She trims horses, ponies and donkeys on a set interval, including overgrown hooves and difficult horses, and removes horseshoes. As a barefoot horse advisor she also looks at feeding, housing and movement. She additionally offers microscopic faecal egg counts.
Centrum voor Hoefgezondheid is een kennisinstituut voor paardenhoeven in Ven-Zelderheide, gerund door gekwalificeerde hoefsmid Lennart Denkhaus en Jessica Vos. Het biedt een opleidingsprogramma aan om hoefspecialist te worden, met onderwerpen als hoefgezondheid, pathologie, gangbeoordeling en de invloed van voeding en management. Daarnaast organiseert het bijscholingsdagen voor hoefprofessionals. Paardenbezitters kunnen cursussen volgen over het onderhouden van de hoeven van hun eigen paard.
Hoofnerd Academy wordt geleid door Anne, een hoefspecialist en docent met 20 jaar ervaring. Het biedt online hoefcursussen (Fundamentals en Hardcore), een praktische trimcursus met een praktijkdag in Geraardsbergen, en de Hoofnerd Pro professionele training. De cursussen zijn gericht op paardeneigenaren, equine professionals en hoeftrimmers. De site heeft ook een hoefblog en een gratis e-book over spruw.
eKi Flow is de praktijk van Ellen Daneels, een holistische hoefsmid en adviseur voor blote voeten paarden gevestigd in Geraardsbergen. Ze biedt anatomische hoeftrimmen aan en ondersteunt paarden met hoefbevangenheid en andere hoefklachten in samenwerking met een dierenarts. Ze meet en past ook hoefbeschermers aan. Verder omvatten de diensten energiewerk in shiatsu-stijl, aromatherapie en het testen van fecale eieren bij paarden.
Jessica Vos Hoefverzorging is a hoof care practice run by hoof trimmer Jessica, based in Dodewaard. She trims horses and ponies, including Shetlands, typically on a 4 to 6 week interval. She also fits hoof boots, applies glue-on shoes when needed and offers laminitis consults, second opinions and coaching for owners who trim themselves. Advice covers feeding, housing and movement alongside the hooves. Her working area is mainly Gelderland and the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
EquiPassioné is a hoof care centre in Anzegem, Belgium, founded in 2021 by master farrier Didier Rondelez. It focuses on orthopaedic hoof treatment and shoeing of sport horses, hospitalisation and rehabilitation. The centre runs training courses and workshops for farriers, trimmers and owners. It also offers horse care services such as massage and clipping, stable rental and a webshop with hoof care products, supplements and feed.
Hoefsmederij Niels van Barneveld is a farrier business in Wijk bij Duurstede serving central Netherlands. Niels van Barneveld has been a state-certified farrier since 2006 and trained at AOC de Groene Welle in Zwolle. He shoes and trims horses and ponies and also does orthopaedic and special shoeing. The business is a recognised training company for farrier and equine apprentices and is a member of the Dutch farriers' association.
Hoefsmid Stefan is a qualified farrier based in Wingene, West Flanders, Belgium. He trims and shoes horses, ponies and donkeys across the surrounding region. He also offers hoof-handling training for horses that react badly to having their feet lifted, without using a twitch or sedation.
Hoefsmederij & Springstal Roy de Nijs is a farrier and show-jumping stable in Rucphen, the Netherlands. Roy de Nijs grew up on his parents' riding centre and competed nationally and internationally in show jumping. He set up his own stable to train clients' show jumpers. As a farrier he trims according to the hoof-pastern axis and fits shoes to the horse's hooves.
Hoef in Harmonie is the natural hoof care practice of Diede Vries, based in Nijmegen in the Netherlands. She trims horses' hooves following the method of Jaime Jackson, using the wild mustang as the model. Horses are seen on a fixed five-week cycle, with attention to feeding, movement and housing. She works patiently and can use positive reinforcement and clicker training. Her blog covers hoof and horse health topics.
Hoefsmederij Maarten van Heck is a farrier based in Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium. Maarten van Heck has more than 25 years of experience trimming and shoeing horses and ponies. Services include hoof care, natural trimming and orthopaedic shoeing. The work focuses on the horse's welfare, hoof balance and a calm, patient approach, including with sensitive horses.
Arno Gouw Hoefverzorging is een natuurlijke hoefverzorgingspraktijk in Nederland. Het trimt de hoeven van paarden volgens de natuurlijke trim methode ontwikkeld door Jaime Jackson, gebaseerd op het model van wilde paarden. De praktijk hanteert een holistische kijk op hoefgezondheid, inclusief huisvesting, dieet en paardenmanagement. Daarnaast verkoopt het boeken over Paddock Paradise en over het natuurlijk voorkomen van hoefbevangenheid.
Equi Ikigai is the holistic horse care practice of An Gybels in Belgium. She offers manual lymph drainage, myofascial therapy and naturopathic consultations with feeding, herb and supplement plans for horses. She also provides hoof trimming and hoof boot fitting consultations. Courses in manual lymph drainage and help for horses with CPL are offered as well.
De Hoef Verzorger is the natural hoof care business of Philip Thielemans, based in Herent, Belgium. He trims horses and Shetland ponies without shoes, working according to hoof anatomy and the hoof mechanism. He travels to clients around Leuven, Mechelen, Zaventem and Overijse, and offers a free introductory visit. He is training as a professional natural hoof trimmer.
Van Lieshout Hoefverzorging is a hoof care business run by Anita, who trained at Hoefvitaal. She trims horses, ponies, donkeys, Shetland ponies and minis using a natural, barefoot-oriented approach. Her work focuses on trimming rather than shoeing, with a calm and patient approach to the horse. Appointments can be booked online, by phone or by email.
Bekapper Mattice (Hooves and more) is a barefoot hoof trimmer and advisor working in the province of Limburg, Netherlands. Services include trimming horses, minis and Shetland ponies. Since July 2023 Mattice also carries out hoof boot fitting consultations for equischoen.com, with fitting shells from several brands.
Hoefverzorging Wesley is a hoof care business run by Wesley De Candt in Nijlen, Belgium. He offers anatomical hoof trimming for horses, including work with laminitic and rehabilitating horses and the fitting of glue-on shoes. The business also runs a webshop with hoof care, skin care, first-aid products and horse feed. Ordering is by appointment for regular trimming clients.
Paardentandarts Bas Cornielje operates a dental practice specifically for horses, collaborating closely with veterinarians primarily for sedation. The goal is to ensure happy and healthy horses that can use their mouths pain-free. Good dental care is essential for the well-being of horses.
Stal Hulkesteijn offers horse boarding with 14 boxes and provides care including feeding and medical handling. They also offer training services for horses and farrier services on-site or at the client's location. The facility includes a menbaan and riding arena, catering to both driving and riding disciplines.
OSKAR Hoefspecialist provides specialized hoof care services for horses. The business focuses on balanced trimming and offers advice on hoof care practices. They are trained in various hoof care techniques, including traditional and natural methods.
Hoefsmederij Marc Goddijn is a certified farrier service established in 2001. The business specializes in hoof care and treatment for horses. It is affiliated with the Dutch Association of Farriers and is recognized as a certified Eurofarrier by the European Federation of Farriers Associations.
Paardenpraktijk Meersman-Wilkens is a veterinary practice specializing in horse care. They offer a range of services including traditional veterinary medicine, dentistry, and hoof care. The practice is equipped with high-quality equipment for various treatments and emphasizes a holistic approach to horse health, incorporating herbal medicine as well.
