Wild West Equine - A Whole Horse Perspective

Combining gentleness, ethical standards, evidence-based approaches, and an intuitive understanding is at the heart of my work.

Raised in a family of veterinarians, horse lovers, and riders, my relationship with horses began at a very young age. Over the years, my path evolved from traditional English riding and natural horsemanship to herd management and hoof care—a skill I initially learned out of necessity to care for our own horses. 

Herd management and holistic equine health have long been a passion and center of my work. After having the privilege of observing, and working with a domestic herd and a herd of wild Camargue horses( Italy - Isola della Cona), I became deeply interested in equine ethology and the dynamics of horses within a herd and their environment. 

Through observing our own horses and continually seeking to understand and meet their needs, my focus over the past decade has increasingly centered on the horses emotional well-being. Simply put, their happiness. I believe this is foundational to a healthy horse— hoof to heart. 

Working with our own herd, as well as horses, mules, and donkeys in Italy, Hawaii, and Arizona, made me increasingly aware of the need for an approach to dentistry that considers the horse as a whole. 

This need soon became a passion and led me to pursue specialized training with world renowned schools and dentists. 

I am Certified and current in the NBD program, Spencer La Flure’s school of Neuromuscular Horse Dentistry http://www.neuromuscularhorsedentistry.com

I often collaborate with veterinarians and equine professionals to optimize health from head to toe. This is because I strongly believe that “a circle of influence“ with like minded professionals working together is a powerful asset for a horse, and therefore I welcome collaboration and learning opportunities with others. 

Since 2019 I have been certified as Trust Technique Practitioner and regularly integrate mindfulness in my work, and with our herd. 

This practice not only allows for a calming gentle touch with horses, but also provides the space for the beginning of a valuable conversation. 

I consider this an essential part of working with horses, and particularly important when working with horses that experience anxiety and fear caused by previous bad experiences. 

Each horse is met with kindness, compassion, and respect.

Although I practice hoof care only part-time these days, I remain deeply committed to it and consider myself, above all, a student of the horse and its hoof—continually seeking to expand my knowledge and refine my skills. Without following one single modality and prioritizing comfort and function above all else.

From 2021–2024, my husband and I founded and operated an equine nonprofit dedicated to hoof rehabilitation and public education surrounding equine welfare.

I am also certified in Holistic Equine Nutrition and continue to pursue ongoing education on endocrine challenges.

One thing I know for certain is that I will always keep learning.

Ultimately, I strive to nurture a collaborative practice grounded in ethical, evidence-based care while considering the physical and emotional well-being of the whole horse, not simply the teeth or the hooves in isolation. 

Where I Travel

I currently travel throughout various states in the Southwestern region. Please reach out to find out whether I am currently traveling to your state.