09/08/2026
I've always said this about horses; NEVER say ALWAYS đź‘Ź
What works for one horse would ruin another. The horse always has the last say and we have to have the flexibility, tools and knowledge to try something else.
What happens when you only have one tool in the box? You've not been fully trained in how to use that one and only tool? And you're not allowed to borrow anyone else's tools?
This.
HM would have you believe that vets, farriers, trimmers, nutritionists, myself and anyone else who works to manage and prevent laminitis is part of "Laminitis Inc." LS claims our businesses rely on laminitis and so we want to keep this suffering in equines, to continue profiting from it. In addition to us all "not knowing what we are talking about" we are happy to see horses suffer as we profit from it.
A narcissist may regularly use projection like this. It's fear and insecurity within themselves, so close to the surface that is easy and ready to throw at others. It's delivered with hatred and venom, but that may come from self loathing behind a fragile and dented ego.
There is so much about our equine industry and community that gives me pride, including the support I feel throughout this campaign.
Something else I'm always pleased to see is how our professionals work together. The farrier, the vet and the physio. The physio and the coach. The vet and the nutritionist. The trimmer and the physio / bodyworker. The saddler and the coach. They all come together very willingly for the good of your horse.
This is a community to be proud of, and the division, the attacks and the venom that come from HM have no place in our community.
Though apart from being downright stupid to alienate themselves in the effort to become self appointed experts, they have lost out on possibly the most valuable asset to any professional.
Shared knowledge.
All of the people you trust to advise you and work with your horse, share their knowledge and continue to learn. These professionals all have a depth of knowledge and experience which gives them ability to observe and adapt where required. And all of these professionals not only have the ability to adapt methods to suit your horse, but they very often work together. They discuss your horse and the best combined plans, working within your limits too.
HM could never do this.
HM are a one trick pony. They do not take advice from vets. They argue against veterinary diagnosis and tell owners the vets are wrong. Vets are 'meddling' and don't know what they are doing. They regularly discourage veterinary involvement, even where there is solar fracturing and acute pain.
They cannot and will not work with physios, because a physiotherapist can see the pain through the body caused by the horse attempting to adapt their movement around the terrible state of their feet.
And farriers..... well. I think we know how that would go.
So they limit themselves through isolation, ignorance and inconceivable arrogance.
But where does this leave you and your horse?
It leaves you with a trimmer who will not look for another answer. It leaves you with the trimmer with one tool in the box. One single tool. If it works for your horse, great. Your horse survived. But what if this doesn't work for your horse? Would you expect your trimmer to consult with somebody more experienced? Consult with your vet maybe for advice on how to proceed? Maybe chat to a farrier or consult with another HCP about what they might do?
Forget it!
They will keep using that same one tool, badly, until your horse becomes a statistic. They don't know what else to do.
This horse was trimmed by HM for two years.
At the point of the 2025 X-ray, the low heel long toe trim method had been applied for several months, and the toe extension is evident. There is no healthy new hoof angle or attachment. The damage is clear.
At this point, you would expect the trimmer to consult with the vet, seek an experienced opinion and create a new plan.
No. There's only one tool in their box, they don't fully understand what it does, but they're not allowed to use anyone else's tools.
So they continue. Doing the very same thing. Expecting it to work at some point.
What kind of professional would see this, and keep going?
This horse survived. His brave owner reached out for help and I was able to connect them to an expert farrier Mark Johnson Farrier - another way? to begin rehab. He's doing well so far, and I'm very grateful to his owner for allowing me to share these images to bring awareness about HM's abusive trimming practice.
This owner was desperate and reached a point where she could no longer trust what the trimmers were telling her. HM use manipulation techniques to hook owners into 'following the process.' Owners become emotionally committed and terrified of stepping away from this process for fear of losing their horses. The scam is utterly abhorrent.
If you have been scammed by HM, I am still collecting evidence. New cases pop up when owners can relate to my posts. You are not alone in this, we can help you and your horse. Just drop me a message.
Ellen x
