Zoe Dekraker (trimming/red light acupoint stimulation)
South Gippsland area
Phone: 0410 502 643 (non pathological only)
EQUINE BODYWORKS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE / SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES:
HOOFCARE PROVIDERS fam iliar with physiologically correct barefoot trimming - please request specifically if your hoofcare provider is one of the farrier s listed below! )
Naturopathic Equine Podiatrists (Support level),
Wholistic Practitioners and other resources
Leigh Martin, NEP ( & TAFE graduate)
(Mountain River)
Phone: 0410 55 99 28 or 6266 4439
Neil Henry (holistic approach)
Student Cert III Equinehoofcare Practitioner
All Western Districts (Apollo Bay, Colac etc)
Will travel
Phone: 03 52 375214
Derek Amos (Master farrier)
Adelaide Hills, Willunga
Phone: 0412 991 964 or 08 8323 7439
Equine Healthcare Professionals:
Alternative practitioners are part of the team to keep our equines healthy and happy. If you have something to offer to improve the wellbeing of horses and ponies, please contact me. I would be happy to list you here.
(Note: If you are interested to be listed as hoofcare provider (support level), I must be satisfied that your work fulfills the required standard and that you have done at least one trimming clinic with me and also consult with me on an ongoing basis.)
Kelley Walke r, Equine Myofunctional Threapist, Cranial Sacral, Bioscan
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
(will travel interstate, lectures, articles)
Phone: 0427 962 552
Greg Cooper (Master farrier)
Ballarat/Stawell area
Phone: 0427 155 508
Jim Larsen (Master farrier - retired ADVISE ONLY)) 0408 819 035 or 08 8188 1188
Dayle Potton ( HUMAN (!) and Equine) Cranial Sacral, Reiki and more
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies )
(Hahndorf, but will travel to Equines)
Phone: 08 839 84 870
Mary House EMT, Cranial Sacral
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof trimming)
(will travel)
Phone: 0407 979 954
Monika Haller ( HUMAN (!) and Equine) Cranial Sacral, Energy Healing, Homeopathics
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
Woodend, but will travel. Phone consultations.
Phone: 0407 521 397 or 03 54270565
Heather-Bell's ( HUMAN (!) and Equine) Myofunctional Therapy
Phone: 0425 813 716 or 03 9509 5838
Michele Jalland EMT, Equine Therapist, Equine Sport Massage, Reiki
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
Brisbane Southside (but will travel)
Phone: 0414 946 904
Bree Schammer, Equine Myofunctional Thearapist
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
(servicing Geelong, Bellarine Peninsular and surrounding districts)
Phone: 0422 712 135
Website: t.b.a.
J ulie Wright EMT, - Member EMTA
(also familiar with physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies. Sucessful barefoot endurance rider)
Servicing Sydney and Surrounds
Phone: 0408 245 939
Equine Massage Therapy and Acupressure ( Andrea)
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
(servicing Warrnambool and districts, will travel) Over 12 years experience .
Phone: 0400 491285
Bob Masters (Barehoof trimmer, Horse appraisals, Horse Transport)
Will travel, incl. day trips to more remote areas, please make inquiries
Phone: 0417 576 540
Below is a list of professionals equine healthcare providers who will be able to support you in your quest to provide good
holistic healthcare for your horse.
Please note that the hoofcare providers on this list have done at least a barehoof-care introduction workshop with me and therefore I am happy to recommend their service according to their level of skill. (I will and have remove(d) names if the privilege of being listed here has been abused)
Ron Oldenbeuving (Farrier)
Will travel most areas, reliable and patient. All equines, great or small.
Phone: 0427 076 948
Glenn Wilson
Hooves Naturally
149 Waterfall Creek Rd
Tallangatta Valley VIC 3701
Phone: 02 6071 0210 - 0418 991 680
Steve Maiden
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies )
Maidendale Equine Bowen Therapy
Willunga but will travel
Phone: 0413 655 517
Rebecca Booth
Equine Sports Therapy, Laser Therapy, Equine Acupressure
Energy healing/Reiki, Nutritional supplements, Joint supplements
Dried Herbal supplies, Tissue Salts
Phone: 02 4631 1148 Mobile: 0419 003 530
Yuna Rickard ( trimming & red light acupoint stimulation)
East Gippsland Hoof Care
Servicing Orbost, Cann River, Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale & all in between
Phone: 03 5154 2797 Mobile: 0410 025 529
Zarna Carter, qualified Homoeopath, Herbalist and Ortho-Bionomy® practitioner.
(also familiar with basic physiologically correct hoofcare and barehoof philosophies)
Castlemaine area, but will travel locally/interstate and o/s
Zarna teaches Equine Positional Release classes, working with horses in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Phone: 0407 184 403
Jessica Blackwell, EBW
Equine Sports Massage, Laser Therapy & Ultrasound, Herbs
Workshops
Mobile: 0407 850 033
Mandy Etherton
( trimming/red light acupoint stimulation)
Strath Creek (will travel)
Phone: 0428 108 608
Natika Gough , BOWEN Therapy for Equines (Equine & Rider packages available)
will travel
Phone: 0409 967 476 or 9 894 13 15
Points to remember when engaging an Equine Hoof- or Health Care Provider:
1. Always expect the highest standard of work(wo)manship / treatment delivery and Ethics.
2. Do NOT accept any kind of abusive behaviour or aggression towards your horse or pony. EVER.
3. Ask questions and expect answers that make sense and are based on sound and proven knowledge of biology, anatomy, physiology,
histology, and good horsemanship principles. If it sounds like goobledeegook, it most likely is.
4. If there is no improvement after a reasonable time of treatment or if there is a deterioration of the condition, DISCUSS this with your
hoof/healthcare provider and suggest the councel of another professional (second - or even third opinion)
5. Be aware that frequent trimming may be necessary in some cases, but be warned that excessive OVER trimming by incompetent trimmers
may render a horse with hooves that are too short to cope without boots. Ask questions especially when your trimmer prescribes boots as a
matter of "barehoof fact" rather than transitioning aid or aid for pathological hooves. Boots should not be used simply to cover up a bad trim
or replace nail on shoes. A healthy, well conditioned bare hoof does not need a boot. Ask your hoofcare provider how to condition hooves
and what "biological limitations" are.
6. Ensure your hoof/healthcare professional has had and COMPLETED sufficient VOCATIONAL training and is therefore accepted by a
professional indemnity insurer.
7. Watch his/her conduct and carefully observe your horse's welbeing while in his/her care. Caveat emptor - Buyer beware
8. ALWAYS be on your horse's side! (and follow your instinct!)
Professional Conduct!
Practitioners, please read!
(Herbalist, Consultations, support treatments and supply of fresh and individualized mixes)
Kevin Thorburn, Equine Muscle Therapy & Massage, Injury Rehabilitation
Based Foster, will travel
Phone: 0408 334 313 or 56 822 348
When a veterinarian is needed: I highly recommend
Dr. Becca Olszowy BSc BVMS
Mobile Holistic Veterinary Service Perth & Surrounds
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Flower Essences, Seminars.
Mobile: 0419 930 529
