Welcome to SPHC!
You are likely reading this because you are a new client to me or interested in becoming one. Thank you for your interest in partnering together! You can email me at corriemannion@gmail.com to inquire...
View ArticleThe Inner World of Our Horses
I wrote this as a Facebook post a few years ago and wanted to re-publish it, adding some thoughts. 🎠A Perspective Shift🎠 We wake up, eat breakfast, get ready for our day, spend our hours working,...
View ArticleGetting Hoofcare Advice Online
I’m a firm believer in the knowledge and understanding of horse owners. I’ve always been passionate about educating my clients, because they’re doing the daily hands on care. They know when something...
View ArticleResource: Hoof Armor Application
This is a resource to share with my clients, but hopefully it is helpful to anyone! For context, I am located in the PNW where we have mud and rain most months out of the year. When to Use Hoof Armor:...
View ArticleEvaluating Your Horse’s Pain
One of the more emotionally difficult parts of my job is working with horses who are experiencing pain. It is especially challenging when they are suffering from chronic pain. I get to see a wide range...
View ArticleGrowth + Perspective
When I first started trimming, I was taught by someone who was dogmatic, abrasive, and didn’t allow for much curiosity. I perpetuated that for a bit before I learned to do better. When I first started...
View ArticleShame in the Equine Industry
This topic has been brewing for a long time, but sometimes I feel like I should just stick to sharing photos of hoof anatomy and trimming. It is less controversial sometimes…. However, my personal life...
View ArticleThe Worst Trimming Rule
Brene Brown always asks her podcast guests this question: “What is the best or worst piece of leadership advice you have received?” I wondered what is the worst trimming advice I have ever been given?...
View ArticleThings That Used to Make Me Mad
In which I discuss statements that used to make me mad. Only one still bothers me.... The post Things That Used to Make Me Mad appeared first on Sole Purpose Hoof Care.
View ArticleOpen Letter to New Farriers
Hello there, Congratulations on deciding to start your own farrier business! Working for yourself will be the best, most exhausting and thrilling thing you may ever do! In the words of Kelly Kapoor…...
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