Happy Frog Farrier

04/13/2026

More transformations!

04/13/2026

From “old & sore” mode → rebuilding from the inside out

This is Shade’s hoof journey using a laminae wedge trim . He came to us 4 years ago ready to be PTS, previous founder and arthritis riddled his body. We tried conventional trims and he was sound, but always “old & sore”… he is just “old & sore” they would say.

December 2025 → April 2026
We made a change.

This wasn’t about making the foot look pretty.
It was trying something new and giving the internal structures a chance to realign and function again. I had an inkling that things weren’t 100% with his feet.

His balances were off and nothing was where it needed to be when I dug deeper.

Instead of chasing a “normal” looking foot, we supported Shade in his own healing journey while we just maintained balance.

And with that the laminae wedge began, and so far it’s been successful.

The biggest thing people miss for this type of healing is:

👉 It takes TIME!
👉 It takes consistency!
👉 It takes a horse that’s managed as a whole!(not just trimmed)

This is rehab on a horses natural clock.

Not every case looks the same, but they are trimmed the same; to the hard soles natural balance.

And you know what, Shade is cantering around the field with our 3 year old c**t, which he hasn’t done in the 4 years we owned him… old body, long toes, arthritis and all.
I call that a win.

— Happy Frog Farrier 🐸

04/13/2026

An amazing transformation.

Does the wedge grow out?

Yes… yes it does

Stop the demonising of the toe, it doesn’t cause lameness, tendon issues, back issues or even boyfriend issues

Just let the toe pillar be!!

04/05/2026

This foot had excess length, distortion throughout the foot , and compromised balance.

Post-trim, we brought him back to:
• A more functional hoof-pastern alignment
• Reduced unnecessary length at the toe
• Better support through the back of the foot
• Cleaned up frog and sole to encourage proper loading

The goal isn’t “shorter”—it’s correct, balanced, and functional.

This is where long-term soundness starts.

03/24/2026

Working on this foot today—nothing dramatic, but starting to see some changes in balance and comfort.

I’ve been studying barefoot trimming for a short time now currently working on trimming to the hard sole plane, maintaining the pillars of support and , looking for alignment of P3. I am always learning something new based on what the horse is telling me even just by looking at their feet.

The goal isn’t perfection overnight—just steady improvement over time. After already bringing soundness to 3 horses in such a short time, I am excited to see where this journey takes me.

03/24/2026

11/28/2025

Transformation starts at the trim.
Before ➜ After isn’t just an aesthetic change; it’s a functional one. When you balance the hoof correctly, you unlock a healthier stride, better posture, and long-term comfort.

Happy Frog Farrier focuses on:
🐸 Barefoot Rehab
🐸 Laminitis & Founder Management
🐸 Thrush & Distortion Correction
🐸 Gentle, horse-first handling

If your horse struggles with soreness, “mystery” lameness, thin soles, or chronic hoof issues…
👉 We would love to work with you!

Serving Grey County + surrounding areas.
Taking clients starting in 2026.