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Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate

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Expertise

My expertise lies in Natural Equine Hoofcare. If you're looking for answers about your horse's natural hooves, I can help you. I am a professional hoofcare specialist dealing in the pathologies of the hoof i.e. Laminitis, Navicular, Whiteline Disease and others. I can answer your questions concerning pathologies of the hoof as well as "transitioning" your horse from shoes to barefoot. My emphasis is on the health of the hooves, overall.

Experience in the area

Over 40 years of life with horses. Trimming hooves since the 1980's and professional hoofcare since 2001. I am also a trainer/teacher of horses and have been licensed as an instructor in Massachusetts since 1994. I own and operate my own boarding and rehab facility. I also have developed, written and teach Natural Hoofcare courses, clinics and seminars to horselovers from all over the world. Am trained Veterinary Surgical Assistant and Technician for both small animals and Equine. ; Trainer for 30 years.

Organizations

Past 4-H Founding Equine Leader over 10 years in FL and MA. State Director of the AMBA. Past Regional Director of PPLtd.

Publications

Contributing author to the 2001 Federal Mounted Border Patrol Equine Training Manual; Local and International Equine Publications; Contributing Editor Suite 101 Natural Horsemanship.

Education/Credentials

Specific to hoofcare: Mentored under Marjorie Smith. Clinics w/Pete Ramey. Individual studies of Jaime Jackson, Gene Ovnicek, Lyle Bergeleen, Dr. R. Bowker, Dr. C. Pollitt.

Past/Present Clients

Include local showmen as well as Eventers, Barrel Racers, Cutters, Hunter-Jumpers and Dressage. Pleasure Trail Riders and Rescues. Most clients are recovering/recovered pathological situations.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Gretchen Millsaps	01/25/12	10	10	10	She was so kind and specific. I .....
Gail Bell	01/20/11	10	10	10
Nancy Speir	09/27/10	10	10	10	Thanks Gwen!
Brianna	07/01/10	10	10	10	Thank you for your help!!!
Liz	06/17/10	10	10	10	Thanks so much!! Her foot is looking .....

Recent Answers from Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate

2012-05-03 laminitis:

You're welcome, Ann. I didn't realize your mare was shod. I am qualified to answer what to do with a barefooted horse but your farrier is the best one to answer questions about the shoeing. Personally

2012-04-29 laminitis:

Good Morning Ann! I see this question was posted on the 28th of April -- I just, now, received notice of it. Couple of questions for you: Is she actively laminitic? For how long? Does she have

2012-01-25 Donkey protein diet:

Oh, I love easy questions! Thank you! :) :) :) No, no need to peel any fruit. In fact, the most nutrients of the orange is in the white pith part of it - part of the rind. So nope -- just cut it

2011-07-10 Hooves:

Hi there. Well, not knowing what's going on inside the foot I will make a "general" statement and say if the hooves are properly trimmed, balanced and leveled and kept trimmed then she *should* recover

2011-04-21 Farrier:

Good Morning Sony ... well, while I would consider my clients' requests and work with them according to their needs and schedules not every professional does the same in the same manner. I would scout

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