Christine Sizemore - Farriers - Horses - Recreation/Outdoors

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Expert Profile: Christine Sizemore

Expertise: I can answer questions for horse owners who would like to have their horses go barefoot (without shoes) and can also answer questions related to hoof care.

Experience in the area
Barefoot trimmer since 2003, rehabilitation of problem feet, transition of horses from shoes to barefoot, work with horse owners to make the appropriate decision re: shoes or no shoes, train horse owner to perform basic hoof care between trims.

Education/Credentials
MS and PhD. in Biology, Horse owner, extensive continuing education in hoof care and trimming.

Past/Present Clients
Thoroughbreds, quarterhorses, arabians, gaited horses, one draft :-); current clients are trail horses, pleasure horses, geriatric horses with arthritis, pony club hunters, jumpers. All barefoot and maintained to be best at their intended use without shoes.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 250
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.71 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		28

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/04/08
10	8	10	10	09/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/07/08
10	10	10	10	08/12/08
10	10	10	10	02/27/08

User Comments

I really appreciate the quick response. She answered my questions, and also wants to look at pictures of my horse to give me a better opinion of
(Michele on 10/04/08)

Thanks
(M on 09/07/08)

Very Clear and well defined! Polite, quick, and knowledgable answer. All tens!!
(Mattie on 08/12/08)

Very helpful and very well explained. thanks.
(Rick on 02/27/08)

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Recent Answers from Christine Sizemore

2008-09-29 underslung heel: Hi Michele, yes, sending me a picture of ALL 4 of his feet, from the front, back and side, and if possible from the bottom as well, would be very useful. Also a pic of your horse from the side, the front...

2008-09-27 mustang roll: Hello Mike, I must admit that this is a strange comment from your EX trimmer since there is nothing "magic" about the mustang roll, all it really is is a strong bevel of the outer rim of the hoof to prevent...

2008-09-03 Barefoot?: Hello M, unfortunatley, switching from shoes to barefoot is not the answer to a horse who does not like to stand for the farrier. Barefoot horses also need hoof care and need to be trimmed on a regular...

2008-06-15 flat footed hoves?: Hello Kim, thanks for the question. Its not how the hoof looks that is important but whether your horse is comfortable without shoes and you are happy with what you can do riding wise. I know several horses...

2008-04-07 New pony: Hello Korie, my sincere apologies for the late reply. I was travelling and did not have access to E-mail. It is common that new horses are not always comfortable letting you pick up their legs and hold...