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  The Horseshoeing Mission
of LX Equine:We believe in
finding effective solutions for hoof health and protection using the most up
to date scientific evidence. We also aim to optimize horse performance
through trimming and shoeing applications designed for each horse as an
individual. We believe that each horse deserves to be handled patiently and
quietly without abuse, or mistreatment. We strive to to educate
horse owners on the basics of equine hoof care and to promote professionalism
throughout our work.
We have found that the most effective solutions for long
term hoof health AND optimal performance are found in the principles of
Natural Balance trimming and shoeing. Check out the following web site to
learn more about Natural Balance:Natural Balance.
At this time, I am unable to take on new clients, but I would be glad to hear from
you if you would like more information: shoeing@lxequine.com
Lowell Gould, Ph.D.
Owner, farrier
 My interest in
horseshoeing began when I lived in Tucson,
Airzona. At the age of 12, I watched and helped the farriers in my local area
whenever I could. However, I never seriously learned the principles of
horseshoeing until I was 25 and newly graduated from the University of Arizona.
For the past 15 years, I have been studying and practicing hoof trimming and
horseshoeing on a wide variety of horses. In 1997, I was living in Billings, Montana.
Dr. Vicki Bokum was my veterinarian. She was helping me correct a lameness in
a retired jumping quarter horse. Dr. Bokum introduced me to the Natural
Balance principles at that time and suggested I take a serious
interest in them. In February of 2004, I attended my first Natural
Balance clinic lead by Gene Ovnicek, principle investigator of many of the
Natural Balance studies. Since then, I have had greater success in diagnosing
and fixing lamenesses in many different kinds of horses. I firmly believe
that education is a vital part of any successful career and horseshoeing is
no exception. I also believe that the LX Equine mission can be better
accomplished if all employees and owners are kept up to date in their
specific fields of interest. For this reason, I plan to attend as many
educational and professional events as possible to better serve our clients.
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