About Taylor

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Professional Summary

Dedicated equine professional specializing in hoof care and rehabilitation, with a unique background bridging equine biomechanics, psychology, and academia/education. Trained under industry leaders Casey Sexton (North Georgia Hoofcare) and Daisy Bicking (Daisy Haven Farm and International School of Integrative Hoofcare), implementing integrated approaches to hoof care while maintaining roles in psychological evaluation and academia. USDF Bronze medalist actively competing in dressage. Lifelong rider dedicated to proper biomechanics.


About Me

My journey began with a lifelong passion for horses, eventually leading to specialized practice in hoofcare through an unexpected path. What started as addressing my own mare's hoof issues under Casey Sexton's guidance evolved into a dedicated pursuit of comprehensive hoofcare knowledge. While maintaining my role as a psychometrist and adjunct professor, I've developed a thriving hoofcare practice focused integrative hoof care methodologies and client education.


FORMAL EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Auburn University
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Auburn University at Montgomery


PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • International Association of Professional Farriers, member and APF-I credentialing
  • Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners, member
  • International School of Integrative Hoofcare, mentor
  • United States Dressage Federation, member
  • United States Equestrian Federation, member


FOUNDATIONAL HOOFCARE TRAINING

  • Comprehensive apprenticeship under Casey Sexton (North Georgia Hoof Care), trained in Pete Ramey methodology
  • Ongoing mentorship with Daisy Bicking (Daisy Haven Farm and International School of Integrative Hoof Care)
  • Ida Hammer’s: Hoof Nerds Unite
horse shoe wear and tear
local farrier services

CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HOOFCARE


2020

  • Pete Ramey Clinic (Franklin, NC)
  • Daisy Haven Farm Hoof Workshop (Lancaster, PA)
  • Business and Customer Management Seminar (Daisy Haven Farm)


2021

  • PHCP Shoe Removal, Booting, Casting, Power Tools & Anatomy (Ocala, FL)
  • David Landreville Hoof Building Clinic (Cumming, GA)
  • Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry: Practical Course (Ocala, FL)
  • Daisy Bicking Foundation Online Hoof Care Course
  • WTF? What the Founder? (PHCP)
  • Barefoot vs Shod- Balancing the Debate with Science

2022

  • The Humble Hoof Equine Podiatry Clinic (Ipswich, MA)

2023

  • PHCP Utilizing Hoof Imaging in Trimming Decisions
  • Daisy Haven Farm Hoof Workshop (Nova Scotia)


2024

  • Lumbosacral - Biomechanics and Hoof Morphology with Maren Diehl and Yogi Sharp
  • Ride along with Daisy Bicking
  • Ida Hammer Clinic


2025

  • Daisy Bicking/ISIH: Chronic Laminitis and Managing Hoof Infection Educational Experience


WHOLE HORSE FOCUSED CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


2021

  • Recognizing and Preventing Lameness (Ann Ramsey Equine Rehabilitation)
  • Sozo Equine Kinesiology Taping Masterclass
  • Dr. Kellon's Courses:
  • Basics of Reading Radiographs
  • NRC Plus (nutrition)


2022

  • PHCP: Carol Layton - Smart Way to Feed Horses


2023

  • Equus-soma Sharon May Davis Whole Horse Dissection (Aiken, SC)
  • Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
  • Celeste Lazaris Balance through Movement Method Masterclass


2024

  • Dr. Tomas Teskey Equine Dental-Body Connection (PHCP)
  • Equine Cervical Spine Seminar (Dr. Kyla Awes, DC)
  • Sharon May Davis Lecture (Equus Soma)


EQUINE AND RIDER BIOMECHANICS CONTINUING EDUCATION


  • 2023: Gerd Heuschmann symposium
  • 2025: Gerd Heuschmann rider participant
  • Participation in biannual clinics (since 2016) with Mary Wanless certified riding instructor Stephanie Mosely of the Empowered Rider
  • Regular lessons with a classically and biomechanically trained riding instructor


Specialized Certifications

  • Therasage EMC Equine Sport Massage Therapy Certification (July 2020)


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Independent Farrier Practice, Wild Hoof Equine LLC (2019 – present)

  • Specializing in therapeutic and rehabilitation cases
  • Focus on a whole horse approach with emphasis on biomechanics
  • Barefoot trimming and composite shoeing


Clinical Psychometrist in private practice (2012 – present)

  • Conduct psychological evaluations
  • Manage client assessments and reporting


Adjunct Professor (2012 - present)

  • Teaching psychology at university level


Equine bodywork practice, Ehozin Equine Therapies LLC (2020-2022)

  • Equine sports massage