Birgitta Wilkinson NPHCS (Natural Performance Hoof Care Specialist)

I have loved horses as long as I can remember. I was lucky enough to grow up on a farm, and had horses since I was 10 yrs old.

After a few years away, horses came back into my life and I haven’t stopped learning since. My journey back started with two, green Arabians, and a Morgan Stud. I soon realized that I needed to learn tons about training green horses (nothing like a green/young stallion to humble you!) Nettie Barr of CNH was a Godsend, and became my main horsemanship mentor. She saved my dream of owning horses. The journey in horsemanship is a never ending one, and learning about these great creatures will be a life long pursuit.

Upon realizing that the entire horse relies on the health of their hooves, I became hoof obsessed, and another adventure began. After studying for several years under various educators, I earned my EQAT certification through Equinextion. Since then the education continues, through other leaders in the Hoof Care world, and of course horses themselves.

At SWH, our main goal is to educate the horse industry/owners, on hoof function & natural performance horses. It is vital that Mother Nature be honored when dealing with all aspects of the horse. Believing that the standard of education/care must raised, I became partners with Connie Challice, and we have founded our own certification program. A two year apprenticeship program has been developed. Upon obtaining your NPHCP certification, the SWH Team will continue to support you in the horse industry.

Contact

Birgitta Wilkinson NPHCS
Cochrane, AB Canada
403-619-5635
birgittaswh@gmail.com