The EQ System

I liken it to an 'eco' system as opposed to an actual 'method' to do things.

An EQ system:  a living space for horses designed with the assistance of the equines in the living system.  A system which compliments the land, contains various footings, rolling spots, eating/grazing zones, poop zones (and manure management), shelter, fresh water and added enhancements to elevate the health and wellness of the horses. 

No matter how big or small the land, you CAN implement enhancements and improve the functional health...

EQ: "What is your present trimming status? "

Jolien: I only trim my own horses but can help others if needed

EQ: "Why or how did you start your trimming journey?"  

Jolien: Nobody seemed to get along with my horse while trimming his feet.  I decided I will do it myself.  I learned on the go and from then on he was a perfect angel with his feet.  The kind of horse I could only dream about. And there was a bonus that he also got rid of his lameness in the fronts!

EQ: "What is your EQ Connection?"

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Is there a difference between being 'barefoot' and having 'no shoes' ?   Can the trim affect the form and function of the bare hoof?  Can the shape and function of the foot affect posture, stance and to some degree conformation?

Rest assured it can and does – in fact, it affects much more than that!   

The condition, overall shape and function of your horse’s feet influence not only his posture, stance, attitude, personality and movement, but also his functional health including circulation,...

Spotlight on trimmers is an interview submission form to EQ. Contact us for a link if you would like to be listed.

EQ Interview with Katie

EQ: "What is your present trimming status? "

Katie:  I only trim my own horses at the moment, but I am available to help others if needed.  I am looking to get back to trimming for others while advancing my knowledge and skills.  

EQ: "Why or how did you start your trimming journey?" 

Katie: I wanted to learn to trim before I owned my own horses,...

Spotlight on Trimmers is an interview submission form to EQ.  Contact us for a link if you would like to be listed.  

EQ Interview with Alicia 

EQ: "What is your present trimming status? "

Alicia: I am open and actively seeking new clients  

EQ: "Why or how did you start your trimming journey?" 

Alicia: Horses have always been at the heart of my life, but a career with them felt impossible. After graduate school I enjoyed several years as a scientist and an...

Spotlight on Trimmers is an interview submission form to EQuinextion.  Contact us for a link if you would like to be listed.   

EQ Interview with Jeff Eddy

EQ: "What is your present trimming status? "

Jeff: I am pretty full with clients but can help in a pinch.   I am presently trimming 700 horses with my team of EQ support trimmers. 

EQ: "Why or how did you start your trimming journey?" 

Jeff: I started with Equinextion about 14 years ago because of my horse Mac.   He was...

  When I was young I always wanted and dreamed of meeting  'my' horse.  A lifer!

 From a very young age, I had this fascination, an infatuation with horses (and dolphins) and thought that I would finally feel whole if I could raise my horse from a baby.   

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It began back when I was about 19 or 20 years old.  I rode my bike to work (with horses) daily and generally took...

DID YOU KNOW? 

Your horse has 5 hearts!  So to speak.  One in his chest and one on the end of each limb.  His very lifespan, overall health and functional wellness is directly related to his hoof health and the following 4 simple yet essential life force considerations. 

How many horses do you know that despite the best of care continue to have problems with lameness, metabolic issues/ illness or behavioural issues?  

We know that every single barn has at least one lame horse ... and you...

Living outside 24/7 in all seasons on supportive ground

Living outside … all year round? Most people don’t have a problem with that and claim to do it, except when it’s too cold, or too hot, too many bugs, too windy, too wet, too dry, too humid … or “we just bring them in at night”.

I have had the pleasure to live all over Canada. The winters here are long, cold and either very wet or extremely dry depending on location . Lots of snow, freezing rain, ice pellets, slushy rain, slushy snow, with extreme...

Freedom from continual human mandate

Simply what we mean is in the times when we are not riding or training the horses are given the liberty to live their life as much as we can give as intended for a horse. They live in a specifically designed and designated area we refer to as our EQ-System (ecosystem) – balanced to meet the horses natural biological needs as well as managed for the health and benefit of the land they live on. 

All EQ Awakenings horses (past, present and future) are happy, well adjusted confident individuals with...