Partner Spotlight

Nathalie Kurz – Hoof Trimmer and Horse Trainer
Not only in hoof trimming but also in daily training, Nathalie Kurz working with horses using positive reinforcement is important (see point 6). Eager for knowledge, she has increasingly immersed herself in the topics of horse training, horse keeping, hoof...
Jonas Heckmann – Barefoot Specialist
„I work on horses the way they need it – going into the individual character and its naturally given hoof conditions. My work is not about the perfectly shaped hoof – seine Optik oder Symmetrie- sondern darum, dass ich den...
Simone Keller – Hoof Orthopedist
  „The Goodsmith is my ace up my sleeve.“   About our Goodsmith partner The hoof orthopedist practicing in Switzerland Simone Keller has been working in the hoof industry since 2014/15. Even before that, she shared her private life with...
Christian Eckersperger – Barefoot Trimmer and Hoof Technician
-A horse has five hearts. One heart and four hooves.-   „This sentence strengthened my decision to dedicate myself more intensively to hoof trimming and so I decided to pursue training inm Barhufbearbeiter zu absolvieren.“   About our Goodsmith partner...
Magdalena Müller – Hoof Trimmer and Aspiring Veterinarian
The former veterinary assistant and current veterinary medicine student also has training as a hoof trimmer with F Balance certification. Shee bearbeitet überwiegend barhuflaufende Pferde. Wenn diese einen Hufschutz benötigen, beklebt sie die Fellnasen fast ausschließlich mit Goodsmith.   About...
Ulrich Klaus – Farrier
„In trotting races I encountered many different types of shoeing, here I saw a variety of possibilities for how a Huf bearbeitet werden kann und welcher Beschlag wie Einfluss auf den Huf, das Pferd und dessen Gangverhalten einnimmt.“   For...
Case Study: Wedges – A Report by Christian Eckersperger

"We received an inquiry from Tyrolean farrier Christian Eckersperger for wedges suitable for the Goodsmith tack."

Florence Tourbier – Goodsmith as Exam Subject

"With the Goodsmith as the examination subject, the official, state-run apprenticeship examination for farriers?"

Mike Wicki – Hoof Orthopedist
"Her hooves were too long and too narrow for the Goodsmith. I decided to cut out 3cm from the center of the base plate and then weld the halves back together. This gave me the perfect fitting shoe."

Practical experience: How hoof trimmers, veterinarians and horse trainers benefit from Goodsmith products

At Goodsmith, we work closely with equine professionals who use our products every day. Our partners—including farriers, horse trainers, and veterinarians—share their positive experiences with Goodsmith and why they chose our hoof products . They particularly appreciate the versatility and quality of our products, which provide valuable support in both hoof care and orthopedic applications. Many of our partners have recognized the importance of customized hoof protection solutions and rely on adhesive horseshoes and hoof boots to promote their horses' health and mobility.

Veterinarians who recommend Goodsmith products emphasize the flexibility of the products and the ability to individually adjust the hooves to the horse's health condition. Goodsmith products provide lasting support, especially for horses with hoof problems or those recovering from injuries.

Horse trainers who regularly work with Goodsmith products report the positive impact on their horses' mobility and performance. They are convinced that Goodsmith's high-quality hoof products help enhance performance while minimizing the risk of injury by providing horses with optimal support and protection.

This long-standing experience and the continuous exchange with our partners have made Goodsmith a trusted provider. We are constantly working on further developing our products to meet the needs of horses and their owners.