Heart & Sole Natural Hoof Care LLC

Heart & Sole Natural Hoof Care LLC My name is Cassie Moreta. Read more about me on my website!
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I offer reliable farrier services- routine hoof care, barefoot trim, glue on shoes, hoof rehabilitation (laminitis, founder, navicular, ect), corrective trimming, casting, boot fitting, and more!

Today's trim of the day ❣️Removing flare, restoring balance
05/27/2026

Today's trim of the day ❣️
Removing flare, restoring balance

05/20/2026

Three months ago, when I first saw this horse’s hooves, I was honestly shocked. I’ve worked on hundreds of horses, and this was by far one of the worst cases of underrun heels and a severely forward-shifted hoof capsule I’ve ever seen.

I knew right away this would be a challenge — but hoof rehabilitation is one of my favorite parts of this work. While the cosmetic changes are SO satisfying to see, the most important part is helping the horse move and feel better= healing.

His heels are still underrun, and we still have a long road ahead of us, but the progress made in just 3 months is huge.

Cases like this are a reminder that real hoof rehabilitation takes time, consistency, and patience — but the horse is absolutely worth it.

Trim cycle: Every 4 weeks

Three months ago, when I first saw this horse’s hooves, I was honestly shocked. I’ve worked on hundreds of horses, and t...
05/20/2026

Three months ago, when I first saw this horse’s hooves, I was honestly shocked. I’ve worked on hundreds of horses, and this was by far one of the worst cases of underrun heels and a severely forward-shifted hoof capsule I’ve ever seen.

I knew right away this would be a challenge — but hoof rehabilitation is one of my favorite parts of this work. While the cosmetic changes are SO satisfying to see, the most important part is helping the horse move and feel better= healing.

His heels are still underrun, and we still have a long road ahead of us, but the progress made in just 3 months is huge.

Cases like this are a reminder that real hoof rehabilitation takes time, consistency, and patience — but the horse is absolutely worth it!

Trim cycle: Every 4 weeks

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05/15/2026

At first glance this just looks like a tiny cavity at the toe.
But look closer…. This is x 10 magnification

This is a sagittal section through the very tip of the hoof, and that cavity is packed with paddock debris, fibres, dirt and organic material that has been physically forced up inside the hoof over time.

The hoof is not a solid block of horn. It is a dynamic structure constantly subjected to loading, deformation, moisture changes and mechanical stress. When tiny separations or weaknesses develop, environmental material can gradually become compacted into those spaces with every step the horse takes.

So why might this happen?

One possibility is mechanical stress at the toe. Excessive leverage, stretching of the white line, chronic flare, or instability within the hoof capsule can create microscopic separations that gradually enlarge.

Another possibility is weakening of the keratin structures themselves. Moisture fluctuations, metabolic compromise, chronic laminitis, white line disease, microbial invasion, or reduced quality horn production may all contribute to reduced structural integrity.

Sometimes the defect begins internally long before we see obvious changes externally.

What fascinates me is that these tiny hidden spaces can become little “time capsules” of the horse’s environment, packed with fibres, soil and debris that slowly migrate upward into the hoof over weeks or months.

The hoof tells a story if we are willing to look closely enough.

And I will tell its story!!

05/15/2026

This Mustang was trimmed two days ago and is now showing some soreness and reluctance to canter… and when a horse suddenly changes the way they want to move, it’s always worth paying attention.
He’s on a regular 6-week trim cycle, so the question becomes whether this is simple post-trim sensitivity as his feet adjust, or if something in the trim may have pushed him beyond what his hoof was ready for. Sometimes even small changes in balance, heel height, toe length, or taking just a little too much can leave a horse feeling uncomfortable enough to tell us loud and clear through their movement.
The hoof is always communicating. Every angle, every wear pattern, every response after a trim is feedback if we’re willing to listen to it. What looks “tidy” to the eye doesn’t always translate to what feels right for the horse.
This is exactly why watching the horse after a trim matters just as much as the trim itself. Their willingness to move, stride out, and carry themselves comfortably tells the real story.
Does anything stand out to you from this hoof angle?
Would you consider mild soreness after a trim normal, or a sign something may be off?
And how often do we focus on how a trim looks instead of how the horse actually feels moving on it?

People always say thoroughbreds don’t have the best hooves… and honestly, transitioning them barefoot is not always easy...
05/15/2026

People always say thoroughbreds don’t have the best hooves… and honestly, transitioning them barefoot is not always easy. These two needed some extra support and management during the process, but watching them now makes every step worth it.

Seeing them galloping full speed through the fields — comfortable, confident, and happy barefoot — makes me smile 🐎💨

Barefoot isn’t always a quick fix or one-size-fits-all, and transitions can take time, patience, a dedicated owner, and careful attention to the individual horse. But these two are proof that with the right approach, it can be done.

I'm so proud of how far they’ve come. ❤️

05/09/2026

I got the honor of pulling his shoes.

Ditched the metal, kept the performance. 💁‍♀️🐎
Still athletic. Still powerful. Still doing the job. Barefoot. 🐴✨

The barefoot transition is a process. It takes time & patience. The goal is to support the horse in rebuilding a healthy, strong hoof from the inside out. When given the opportunity, horses are often incredibly capable in their own feet. ❤️

I’m not the only one who can help horses succeed barefoot, but not every trim — or every approach — is the same. Keeping horses sound and performing barefoot takes knowledge, good management, and thoughtful trimming over time, and it’s become one of my favorite parts of this work.

🌟 1,000 followers 🌟 on this page today, and I just want to say THANK YOU. When I started trimming in 2017. I had 2 great...
04/29/2026

🌟 1,000 followers 🌟
on this page today, and I just want to say THANK YOU.

When I started trimming in 2017. I had 2 great mentors (Charlie is famous, right?), a handful of clients, and a willingness to learn. I never imagined how much this journey would grow—not just in numbers, but in knowledge, relationships, and the horses I've had the privilege to work on. This business has been built step by step—horse by horse, trim by trim. Every post you see here represents real work, real horses, and real progress. The before-and-after photos, the rehab cases, the small wins that turn into big changes— I LOVE it all. I thank God for blessing the work of my hands and allowing me to do something I truly love.

To my clients: thank you for trusting me with your horses. It means so much more to me than you know. Today I have over 300 horses on the books and growing. 🥰 It's still unbelievable to me. Thank you.

To everyone who follows along, learns, and supports from near or far—thank you for being part of this journey.

Happy Trails!! 🐴🐎 🐴 🏇 🐎

****Here's some pictures of me when it all started in 2017- with the famous, one & only Charlie Piccione and my best buddy Derek who was patient enough to let me take waaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy too long to trim a hoof 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sam (the white horse) suffered through it, but not as patiently lol.

04/29/2026

Before and After trim

Before & After trim
04/29/2026

Before & After trim

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