In this episode of the Primarily Hooves Podcast, we recap our two-day trip to learn directly from Dr. Robert Bowker. We break down the biggest takeaways from his lectures, the research that stood out, and how his insights are shaping our approach to hoof rehab, education, and future episodes.

If you’re into evidence-based hoof care, functional anatomy, and real-world rehab conversations, this episode is for you.

*Follow us
Instagram: @primarilyhoovesTikTok: @primarilyhoovesFacebook: Primarily HoovesPatreon: patreon.com/primarilyhooves

We’re back — and this one hits close to home.

In this episode, Lauren shares the story of her battle with sepsis, a life-threatening infection that began with something as simple as treating a hoof abscess. What started as routine horse care became an unforgettable reminder of how easily bacteria can spread from barn to body.

This week's episode is a cautionary tale for every horse owner who’s ever thought, “It’s just an abscess.”

This episode is raw, real, and full of lessons that can quite literally save lives... or at least $1,000s in hospital bills!

Support the podcast and access bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/primarilyhooves⁠⁠⁠⁠
More links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves⁠⁠⁠⁠

We are late! For those who don't know, Lauren had a pretty major health incident come up and that set us behind. Well, she's all better and healed up and we are back, baby! Ready to talk horse care and have fun... we hope you enjoy!

In Part 2 of our conversation about the meaning behind “Primarily Hooves,” we go even deeper into the influences that shaped how we think — and work — with horses.

This episode is all about the people, practices, and philosophies that pulled us beyond the hoof and into true whole-horse care. From biomechanics and saddle fit to clicker training, nutrition, bodywork, and more, we explore the tools and mentors that helped us realize: it’s never just a hoof.

If you’ve ever felt that nothing runs unmmingled — you’re going to love in this episode.

Support the podcast and access bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/primarilyhooves
More links: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves

In this episode, we’re sharing the story behind our name — and why we’re “Primarily Hooves,” not “Only Hooves.”
We dive into the influences that shaped our philosophy: from bodywork and nutrition to training, bodywork, and beyond. Because the more we learned, the more we realized that you can’t address the hoof without looking at the whole horse.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that explores the real meaning behind our name — and why we believe that great hoof care doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

If you're passionate about rehab, whole-horse wellness, or just curious how our journey evolved, you’ll feel right at home here.

Support the podcast and access bonus content: ⁠⁠patreon.com/primarilyhooves
More links: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves

In this episode, we’re sharing the story of how we met Dr. Robert Bowker — and how his research forever changed our approach to hoof care. From understanding proprioception and caudal development to trimming with internal anatomy in mind, this was a turning point in our journey. We also share the case of a horse named Blue, reflect on recent growth in our online community, and discuss why function — not tradition — should guide the trim.

Whether you're deep into barefoot hoof care or just beginning to question traditional, this episode is for you.

Support the podcast and access bonus content: ⁠patreon.com/primarilyhooves⁠

More links: ⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves⁠

Episode 3 of the Primarily Hooves Podcast takes you behind the scenes into Danielle’s journey — from swearing she’d never follow in her mother’s footsteps to diving headfirst into the world of barefoot rehab.

We talk about the horses who changed everything: Clayton, a severely lame Belgian Warmblood who sparked Danielle’s love of rehabilitation, and Beauty, her heart horse who taught her the hard way how critical metabolic management and proper body condition truly are.

This episode covers foundational stories that shaped the Primarily Hooves approach to holistic hoof care — blending science, heart, and common sense.

Next episode, we’ll introduce the legendary Dr. Robert Bowker and how his research transformed everything we thought we knew about hooves.

Want more? Patrons get exclusive case studies, educational content, and behind-the-scenes videos at patreon.com/primarilyhooves

A horse, a crash, and a wake-up call Lauren never saw coming. In this episode, we share the pivotal moment that forced us to take a hard look at how we were managing our horses — and how one horse’s health crisis led us down the path of understanding metabolic issues and just how much it can effect. If you're dealing with laminitis, insulin resistance, or just want to avoid preventable horse health disasters, this one’s for you.

🎧 Follow the podcast for more barefoot rehab stories, holistic horse care, and real-world trimming insight.

All of our links in one place: right here!

Don't forget to leave us a rating, tell us what you think, and follow us over on our social medias!

Episode 1: So, We Started a Hoof Podcast

If you’ve ever felt like you should know more about your horse’s hooves — but didn’t know where to start — this podcast is for you.

We’re not here to guilt anyone. We’re here to make horse and hoof care knowledge feel less intimidating, more accessible, and maybe even a little fun. Whether you're brand new to horses or knee-deep in laminitis rehab, we believe every horse owner deserves to feel confident reading a hoof — and empowered to ask the right questions before things go wrong.

The hoof is more than just the end of the leg — it’s a mirror of the horse’s overall health. From nutrition and movement to stress levels and metabolic balance, nearly every system in the body leaves its mark on the foot. A healthy hoof isn’t just about good trimming; it’s the product of good care, inside and out. That’s why understanding hooves means understanding the horse as a whole — because when something’s off in the hoof, it’s often just the tip of the iceberg... and we cannot wait to tell you all about it!

In this first episode, we’re diving into the origin story behind Primarily Hooves — how a few broken horses, one determined trimmer, and some wildly contracted heels led to decades of functional hoof rehab, and now… this podcast.

We talk about:

• How we got into trimming and hoof rehab in the first place

• What it was like navigating hoof care in the pre-Google days

• Why owners often can’t do everything right — and how our rehab model evolved to help

• Some early mistakes, surprising wins, and the horses who shaped us

• The emotional side of rehab, and why mindset matters (for you and your horse)

This one is equal parts education and storytime. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and if you stick around long enough — you might just start seeing hooves a little differently.

If you care about your horse from the ground up, hit follow, leave a review, and come along for the ride — we’re just getting started.