OUR VITAL
MISSION
We strive to follow the four pillars of Natural Horse care: Natural hoofcare, Natural Horsemanship, A Reasonably Natural Horse Diet and Natural Horse Boarding.
To advance the humane care and management of domestic equines worldwide through the application of proven practices and principles based on the research and findings of the wild, free-roaming equines of the U.S. Great Basin.
The 4 Pillars
Equine Soul follows The 4 Pillars of Natural Horse Care (NHC). These pillars are the foundations of natural care based on the wild free-roaming horse model of the U.S Great Basin. They include natural boarding, natural horsemanship, a reasonably natural diet, and the natural trim.
Natural Hoofcare
Natural hoofcare is the science and holistic practice of giving horses naturally shaped hooves modelled biodynamically after the hooves of the wild, free-roaming horses of the U.S. Great Basin.
Natural Horsemanship
Natural horsemanship is all about working with your horses natural gaits and being in harmony with your horse.
A Reasonably Natural Diet
Providing a reasonably natural diet for our horses by providing free access to grass hays and, ideally, various bushes, trees, shrubs, herbs and wildflowers.
In the wild we would rarely see the horse linger in a 'lush grassy area' for long but is seen to grab a few bites here and there and then continue their travels for up to 25 miles per day.
Natural Horse Boarding
Paddock Paradise is a concept based on “the lifestyles of the wild and free-roaming horses living naturally in the U.S. Great Basin” that was first conceived as a way to provide domestic horses with an environment that more closely resembles their natural habitat.
It facilites socialisation and natural movement.
Hi, I’m Grace
Welcome to my website! As a fully qualified ISNHCP Natural Hoof Care Practitioner, I am passionate about promoting the health and well-being of horses through natural care methods. My journey began with the inspiring book 'Paddock Paradise,' which led me to California to study with Jaime Jackson. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help you understand the benefits of natural hoof care for your equine companions.
My Vision
A world were domestic horses can live free of cruelty and be healthy enough that our services are no longer required.
My Story,
My horse was unexpectedly diagnosed with laminitis, and at the time, I had no knowledge of the condition. My veterinarian suggested supportive shoeing and 24-hour box rest for as long as necessary. However, I was open to exploring alternatives, as shoeing and stabling felt harsh to me. While researching laminitis, I discovered Jaime Jackson and his book, 'Paddock Paradise,' which inspired me to try natural boarding. To make a long story short, two months later, I found myself on a plane heading to California to train with him.
Initially, I had no plans to pursue this as a career, but here I am, eight years later, a fully qualified practitioner. I cherish that my work takes a holistic approach to horse care. Not only do I assist domestic horses and their owners in their natural hoof care journey, but I also address other aspects of natural horse care, including natural boarding, a balanced diet, and natural horsemanship. Each day, I come to work knowing that I am positively impacting both the lives of horses and their owners.
My Happy Clients
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