My name is Kim Cassidy, I’m a Farrier and Clicker Trainer located in Chester, NY.

I started this site to advertise my services and as an educational tool for those interested in hoofcare and clicker training.

The primary focus of this website is hoofcare.  Most of the photos and articles will focus on healthy hooves (bare or shod). 

I do not promote or support sore, in transition horses.  So if you like to ride, enjoy watching your horse move soundly then give me a call. 

My other passion is Clicker Training and it has influenced how I trim, how I interact with the horses and even how I interact with everyone in my life. I love what Clicker Training has done for my horses, it has given them the ability to always have an opinion, they are my partners, not my soldiers.  

My philosophy of hoofcare is on a physiologically healthy foot, whether I’m leaving the horse bare, shoeing, using boots or casts.  You can not have healthy hooves unless you have a healthy horse.  So my farrier work encompasses the Whole Horse. Diet, saddle fit, dentistry and body work are of equal importance to my work.  I don’t do this work myself but am able to recognize issues and provide recommendations to reliable professionals in our area.

My area of service covers Southern NY, Long Island and Northern NJ.  I also take appointments at my farm. 

Dec 02 - New Article on Fungus 

Nov 20 - New Article on Reading Radiographs 

Upcoming Cadaver Dissection clinic, check the Events page 

The Trimming From the Top, The Basic's DVD is done and is ready to purchase.  You can order the DVD here www.solesisterproductions.com

Here is a youtube preview of the DVD  

Kim Cassidy