Centered Equine Farrier Services, LLC specializes in physiologically correct barefoot trimming, hoof boot fitting, and metal and composite shoe application in the greater Delaware Valley. Centered Equine is owned and operated by Kate Simmer, Certified Barefoot Trimmer with the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization, Recognizing Hoof Distortion Practitioner (Level One Endorsement) from the Daisy Haven Farm School of Integrative Hoofcare, and Accredited Professional Farrier with Foundation Credential from the American Association of Professional Farriers. Centered Equine provides a centered, open-minded, and balanced approach to your horse's hoof care. Coming from a strong foundation in barefoot trimming and a natural horse care philosophy, Kate is committed to creating the healthiest hooves possible. If the workload or hoof condition require hoof protection, Centered Equine can help you navigate the various options available, whether that is professionally fitted hoof boots, hoof cast application, or steel, aluminum, or composite shoes. After a lifetime working with horses in various capacities, Kate Simmer became a barefoot trimmer in 2007, and began serving client horses in 2010. In 2013 she began to learn to apply composite and metal horseshoes as part of her practice. Kate is a Certified Barefoot Trimmer with the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization, and an Accredited Professional Farrier with the American Association of Professional Farriers, an organization that underscores the necessity of continuing education in today's rapidly advancing farrier profession. In 2019 Kate completed the AAPF Foundation Credential written exam with a score of 100%, and joined the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners, an organization that fosters mutual respect and education between veterinarians and farriers. Kate has also achieved her Level 1 Endorsement: Recognizing Hoof Distortion Practitioner from the Daisy Haven Farm School of Integrative Hoofcare in Parkesburg, PA. Finally, in addition to a full-time farrier practice, Kate is working towards an Associates in Biology in preparation for a Master’s Degree in Equine Science.
