Hoof care, shoeing and corrective work — book a farrier who knows your discipline.
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 a knowledge institute for horse hooves in Ven-Zelderheide, run by qualified hoof trimmers Lennart Denkhaus and Jessica Vos. It offers a training programme to become a hoof specialist, covering hoof health, pathology, gait assessment and the influence of feeding and management. It also runs continuing education days for hoof professionals. Horse owners can take courses on maintaining their own horse's hooves.
Hoofnerd Academy is run by Anne, a hoof specialist and teacher with 20 years of experience. It offers online hoof courses (Fundamentals and Hardcore), a hands-on trimming course with a practical day in Geraardsbergen, and the Hoofnerd Pro professional training. The courses are aimed at horse owners, equine professionals and hoof trimmers. The site also has a hoof blog and a free e-book on thrush.
eKi Flow is the practice of Ellen Daneels, a holistic hoof trimmer and barefoot horse advisor based in Geraardsbergen. She offers anatomical hoof trimming and supports horses with laminitis and other hoof complaints in cooperation with a vet. She also measures and fits hoof boots. Further services include shiatsu-style energy work, aromatherapy and faecal egg count testing for horses.
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 a natural hoof care practice in the Netherlands. It trims horses' hooves following the natural trim method developed by Jaime Jackson, based on the wild horse model. The practice takes a holistic view of hoof health, including housing, diet and horsemanship. It also sells books on Paddock Paradise and on preventing laminitis naturally.
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.
