What I Offer

MEDICINE HAT, AB

Whole Horse Hoof Care

The key to optimal hoof health lies beyond any trim. The diet and lifestyle of a horse often plays an even bigger role in creating strong, healthy hooves. I discuss these vital topics with all of my clients.

Professionalism

I focus on elevating the quality of my work with each and every trim. I enjoy continually advancing my knowledge of hoof care and learning from other professionals. I believe that more horses benefit when communities are strengthened, rather than eroded.

Quality

The horse is the ultimate judge. I trim to enhance health and improve comfort for each individual horse and avoid sacrificing either to achieve a ‘look’.

Dependability

I always aim to arrive on time and ready to work. I leave enough time between appointments so delays at one do not affect the next. In the rare case that delays affect future bookings, I communicate clearly with my clients. I support clients outside of trim appointments by answering any questions via text message.

Compassion

I enjoy connecting with both my two- and four-legged clients! I approach my work with kindness, patience and respect.

Terms of Service

1

Remain open-minded. Clients who are most committed to diet and lifestyle changes for their horse see more incredible results.

2

Payment is due at the time of service. Cash, e-transfer and cheque are accepted. Receipts can be provided upon request.

3

Commitment to a consistent hoof care schedule, that is best for the individual horse, is vital. The cycle is continually reevaluated as the horses and hooves become healthier.

4

Horses must be caught and ready to be trimmed at the scheduled appointment time and a handler must be present.

5

Missed appointments or appointments cancelled with less than 24 hrs notice may be charged a cancellation fee of up to 100% the cost of the trim(s) and travel.

6

Training of the horse is the responsibility of the handler.

Services

Testimonials

“Alicia is very patient and gets the job done!”

Alicia was recommended to me through a mutual friend. My oldest mare had foundered in her back 2 hooves and now, with lots of hard work from Alicia, her feet are almost back to normal! My younger mare has had some bad experiences with farriers in the past, and was always upset whenever it was time to get her feet done. But now I see how much she trusts Alicia and stands like a statue for her. My last horse is a block gelding and tends to be a bit more skittish. But Alicia is very patient and gets the job done! I couldn’t recommend Alicia more as a farrier. I’ve been through a dozen farriers and never met someone as patient, kind, and talented as Alicia.

Julie R.

Client since 2023

“Excellent knowledge and understanding of the bare foot”

I witnessed the progress Alicia made with her clients’ horses at the stable. I was impressed with her attention to detail along with her ability to make corrections and balance the hoof. Alicia has corrected my mare’s under run heel. I’ve received several comments on what nice feet she now has. A testimony to excellent knowledge and understanding of the bare foot. I’m very happy she is working on my mare. I highly recommend Alicia.

Jo-Ann M.

Client since 2024

“She is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and reliable!”

Alicia completely repaired my horse’s front left hoof with her barefoot trimming technique! My horse had a coronet band injury before we got her that completely split her hoof in two. Only 1 year later the split was fused together and my horse has had optimal comfort always when Alicia trims. She is so kind and caring about all the horses she trims and always looks out for their overall health and wellbeing. I will never go to a different farrier as she is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and reliable! With Alicia you and your horse will have a schedule that keeps up to date and offers huge maintenance benefits. Thank you Alicia for your hard work! Penny and Spice are so lucky to have a wonderful person like you on their team.

Shae-Lee J.

Client since 2020

“She cares for horses and wants the best for them and their owners”

My horse’s rear left foot was turned slightly outwards. Although it wasn’t causing her any pain or issues with movement, I knew it wasn’t normal for a horse’s leg and foot to be twisted outward. Alicia has only given my horse around 5 trims and I’ve seen a tremendous difference in my horse’s feet. Her rear foot is already more stable and in line with her other feet and they are much healthier overall within a matter of months. Not only has Alicia helped my horse, but she has also helped me with my knowledge about my horse’s feet. She has always made me happy and comfortable at my horse’s trims, which is what makes a good farrier a great farrier, in my opinion. Overall after seeing the difference in my horse and how much healthier she is, and getting to know Alicia and how she cares for horses and wants the best for them and their owners, I am a very happy client!

Chloe J.

Client since 2024

“I am so glad that I found her”

I had a pony whose hooves were not doing well in part because they were not being trimmed appropriately by another farrier. In the short time I have known her, she has the pony on the right track. Her patience and knowledge have paid off tenfold. She was also willing to trim another horse of mine that had to be sedated every time she was trimmed. Alicia trimmed this horse without sedation, taking her time, and making Gypsy not feel pressured and anxious. I appreciate all the information Alicia has sent to me and I am learning a lot. I am so glad that I found her business card at a local feed store.

Kelly H.

Client since 2024

“There are few people who trim hooves like Alicia!”

There are few people who trim hooves like Alicia! My mare’s heels had gotten so low over time when I was constantly moving stables. Alicia has trimmed to bring the heels up, trims at the proper angles for the pasterns, and is patient and gentle when handling. I cannot recommend her enough!!!

Kara K.

Client since 2022

“She has done a great job with my horses.”

I was having recurring thrush and white line issues with one horse. I read about the benefits of barefoot style of trimming and wanted to give it a try. Being that I knew Alicia previously and respected her knowledge and methods of interacting with horses I thought she would be a good fit. She has done a great job with my horses. Started trimming my two year old from when he was a weanling. His feet look great! My older gelding she had been doing for close to two years now and his feet are looking better all the time as well. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking.

Jonathon F.

Client since 2020

“Our horse has PPID … he’s been doing really good since Alicia has been doing his feet.”

We met Alicia through another boarder at our barn. We were in need of a trimmer really bad. She was willing to try with our horses as we had one with a bad leg. We have had trimmers in the past, but no one as good as Alicia. She got down on her knees to work with our older horse because his balance wasn’t that good. Alicia to this day still goes down on one knee to make sure our other horse is ok because the horse we have left is 27. She explained everything to us in terms we could understand and step-by-step. Alicia will text me two days after just to see how our horse is. We only have one now as we recently lost our older horse. Alicia was not only worried about us, but also our one horse that we still have. I think Alicia is an amazing trimmer and also a wonderful person I would recommend her to anybody! In fact, I do every time I tell people how well our horse is doing since Alicia came into our lives. Our horse has PPID and was always sore weeks after his trim, but each time Alicia has worked on him he has been good. He always had a hard time walking on hard ground but he’s been doing really good since Alicia has been doing his feet. We are so so thankful that Alicia has come into our lives and will come to our barn to do our horses feet.

Rose M.

Client since 2022

“I am pleased with Alicia’s work”

Alicia has a friendly, caring relationship with Taffy, my pony. She is reliable with her scheduling and leaves his feet in good condition. His hooves are challenging because he foundered a few years ago. I am pleased with Alicia’s work.

Evelyn K.

Client since 2022

“I never have to worry.”

Alicia is an absolute breath of fresh air, I never have to worry about trying to get in touch with her to book my horses in, she is always on time and is very patient with my not-so-patient mares!

Cathy S.

Client since 2020

Hooves & Horses in Progress

VOTH EQUINE SERVICES

Alicia Voth, MSc
(403)483-9019
vothequine@gmail.com

MEDICINE HAT, AB