Every knot untangled. Every hoof nourished.
Hand-mixed herbal balms. Boar-bristle brushwork. For the horses that deserve it most.
From a childhood stall
to a craft worth trusting.
Scroll through the tiles below — from memory to method, from one rescued mare to a practice built on patience.
Age 8. Every morning before school.
"My grandmother kept a mare named Bess. I learned to read her moods before I learned long division."
— Clara Whitfield, Founder
The Whitfield family barn, Harpers Ferry, WV
Pepper, Day 1. Rescued from a drought auction, 2017.
A neglected mare named Pepper changed everything. Six weeks of daily grooming, hand-mixed calendula balm, and patience.
The first batch. Kitchen table. Four jars.
Pepper, Week 6. Same horse.
"The balms started in my kitchen. They're still made there — same copper pot, same hands, same patience."
— Clara
Show-day braid. Lancaster County Fair, 2025.
Hooves sealed with pine tar and beeswax blend.
Every session, every ingredient, written down.
No mystery products. No shortcuts. Each package lists exactly what goes on your horse's skin and why.
1.5 hrs
Basic Brush-Out
The everyday reset.
A thorough full-body brushing with boar-bristle and soft-body brushes, mane and tail detangling, light hoof pick and oil application.
Includes
- Full-body boar-bristle brush
- Mane & tail detangle + comb-through
- Hoof pick & light conditioning oil
- Finishing spray for coat sheen
- Post-session condition notes
Balms & Oils Used
Meadow Hoof Oil
Pine tar, beeswax, tea tree — seals cracks, prevents thrush
Coat Finishing Mist
Chamomile water, aloe, calendula — light sheen, no residue
Best for: Hobby farm owners maintaining a single horse weekly
3.5 hrs
Show-Day Prep
County-show ready.
Full competition preparation: deep grooming, show braid or band, whitening treatment on stockings, hoof polish, and a final inspection pass.
Includes
- Deep boar-bristle full-body groom
- Show braid or band (mane + tail)
- Whitening shampoo on markings
- Hoof black or natural polish
- Quarter marks brushed in
- Fly spray & finishing sheet
Balms & Oils Used
Pre-Show Deep Conditioner
Argan oil, rosehip, oat — overnight-quality shine in 20 min
Stocking Brightener Paste
Kaolin clay, lemon, chamomile — lifts yellow, safe on skin
Hoof Gloss Balm
Beeswax, black walnut hull, linseed — polishes and protects
Best for: Dressage and hunter/jumper riders preparing for county shows
5–6 hrs
Full Restoration
For horses returning to themselves.
Designed for rescues and neglected horses. Multi-pass deep clean, full mane and tail salvage, intensive hoof restoration, and a written care plan for continued recovery.
Includes
- Multi-pass deep shampoo & rinse
- Mane/tail salvage (detangle or cut-and-regrow plan)
- Intensive hoof restoration (2-stage)
- Skin condition assessment
- Written 30-day at-home care plan
- Follow-up check-in call at Day 14
Balms & Oils Used
Rescue Skin Salve
Calendula, comfrey, raw honey — heals rain rot and dry patches
Deep Hoof Restoration Balm
Pine tar, turpentine, lanolin — rebuilds severely cracked hooves
Mane Revival Oil
Castor oil, nettle, lavender — stimulates regrowth, softens brittle hair
Coat Repair Mask
Egg yolk, olive oil, rosemary — protein treatment for dull, sunburned coats
Best for: Rescue operators and owners rehabilitating neglected horses
Not ready to book a full session?
Try the Balms First →The horses remember. So do their people.
Clara spent four hours on Duchess before the Lancaster show. I've used professional groomers for twelve years and nobody has ever handled her hooves with that kind of care. She placed second in dressage — her coat was the talk of the warm-up ring.
Margaret Holloway
Owner of Duchess · Lancaster, PA
Used Show-Day Prep · 3 sessions
Remy came to us from a drought auction. Ribs showing, mane completely matted, hooves split to the quick. Clara came out twice a week for six weeks. The transformation was something I still tear up about.
Darnell & Keisha Washington
Owner of Remy · Harpers Ferry, WV
Full Restoration · 8-week program
I have one horse, Biscuit, and I treat her like a member of the family. Clara gets that. She doesn't rush. She talks to Biscuit the whole time. The balm she uses on the hooves smells like a herb garden — I asked her to sell me a jar separately.
Susan Tran
Owner of Biscuit · Charlottesville, VA
Basic Brush-Out · Monthly visits
340+
Horses groomed
98%
Return booking rate
7 yrs
In practice
12
Rescue partners
Not ready for a full session? Start with the tin.
The Groom Sampler Tin holds three 2oz jars — Meadow Hoof Oil, Rescue Skin Salve, and Mane Revival Oil. Mixed in small batches, shipped in a hand-stamped kraft tin.
Hand-mixed
Small batch · No preservatives
Meadow Hoof Oil
Our most-requested formula. Pine tar and beeswax fill micro-cracks while tea tree keeps thrush at bay. Smells like a working barn in the best way.
Daily hoof conditioning & crack prevention
Rescue Skin Salve
Calendula and comfrey work together on rain rot, sweet itch, and dry patches. Raw honey locks in moisture. Gentle enough for the most sensitive skin.
Rain rot, sweet itch, dry skin patches
Mane Revival Oil
Castor oil and nettle stimulate follicle growth while lavender calms the horse during application. For brittle, thinning, or sun-damaged manes.
Brittle mane, regrowth after neglect