Our Mission

Focusing On The Comfort And Needs Of The Animal At An Affordable Rate For The Owner

Offering-

  • Barefoot hoof trimming and the application of composite glue on shoes

  • Custom bit fitting sessions catered to the needs and preferences of both horse and rider

  • Clinics- we hold a variety of clinics that can be tailored to any audience

    - Helping prepare your horse for the farrier or vet

    -Basic horse care

    -Bit education, how they work and their uses

    -Groundwork fundamentals

    -Certificates available for 4h, pony club and FFA kids on any horse care topic

Our Services

Horse Hoof Trims Horse Hoof Trims
Horse Hoof Trims

A thorough 4 hoof trim and balance. Assessing and then addressing the angles of each individual hoof, sole and frog health, and the shape of the hoof. We also treat for thrush, whiteline, and any underlying issues that we come across during the trim.

Before and after images of a horse hoof treatment at Mare Necessities Farm.
Composite Shoes Composite Shoes
Composite Shoes

Composite shoes have come a long way! They are great alternative to the modern metal shoe. They allow for natural flexion of the hoof and leave no nail holes for bacteria can get into. They are a great option for both horse and owner to get that shod hoof result in a low impact manner.

Step-by-step guide for Mare Necessities Farm and Hoofcare, with three photos: using a drill on a horse's hoof, a close-up of a horse's hoof with decorative paint, and a hoof with a shoe with thrush. Instructions include measuring, gluing, packing, trimming, cleaning, preparing, drying, and polishes.
A person riding a horse wearing a helmet, with the horse's head covered in a black fly mask. The horse is positioned at a grooming or tack-up station with various horse equipment on a wooden table.
Person riding a brown horse on a sandy outdoor riding arena with trees in the background.

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A man wearing a gray shirt, jeans, and a black cap, bending over working on a horse's hoof mounted on a green stand, with a brown horse with a gray halter standing nearby, outdoors with green trees and blurred background.

Price transparency is a pillar of our business model. Each client is given a detailed estimate prior to arrival and an itemized invoice. We strive to keep prices affordable and competitive.

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A logo for Mare Necessities Farm in South Wheelock, Vermont, featuring a brown horse standing in front of a white barn with a cross-bucker door. The farm was established in 2023.