The Primarily Hooves Podcast

The PHP | Ep. 7: Two Days with Dr. Bowker

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

The PHP | Ep. 6: Lessons from Sepsis — Clean Hands, Healthy Hooves

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

The PHP | Ep. 5 (Part 2): Why Primarily Hooves — It's Never Just a Hoof

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 [https://www.patreon.com/primarilyhooves] More links: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves [https://linktr.ee/primarilyhooves]

Ep. 5 (Part 1): Why Primarily Hooves — It's Never Only the Hoof

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 [https://patreon.com/primarilyhooves] More links: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves [https://linktr.ee/primarilyhooves]

Ep. 4: Enter Dr. Bowker — A New Way to See Hoof Care

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 [https://www.patreon.com/primarilyhooves] More links: ⁠linktr.ee/primarilyhooves⁠ [https://linktr.ee/primarilyhooves]