Horseshoeing & Trimming
Regular, dependable shoeing and trimming schedules, with each horse balanced to its build, its work and its discipline.
California Equine Podiatry Center · Santa Ynez Valley
Quality Hoof Care. Built on Experience.
Dependable horseshoeing and hoof care with attention to every horse.
California Equine Podiatry Center
Welcome to the CEPC
Balancing the feet… with the whole horse in mind.
Our mission is to serve our family of equines and equine friends with new and innovative solutions to shoeing and hoof care, and to do so with the highest degree of excellence attainable — using the most advanced technology available, the highest degree of integrity possible, and the greatest amount of creativity imaginable. CEPC combines several lifetimes of experience with a passion for horses that transcends limitations and inspires our approach to each and every horse, one hoof at a time.
What we do
Hoof care for every horse
Therapeutic Shoeing
Corrective and therapeutic work for horses with hoof and soundness problems, approached one hoof at a time.
Working With Your Vet
Shane has a long history of working alongside veterinarians on lameness cases, including laminitis, so the shoeing supports the treatment plan.
Hoof Rebuilding
Adhesive and composite materials to rebuild damaged or compromised hooves and keep horses comfortable and working.
Since age 13
Learned the trade under his farrier father
Cal Poly SLO
Advanced farrier program under Gene Armstrong
Est. 2006
California Equine Podiatry Center founded
AFJ Spotlight
Featured in American Farriers Journal’s 2012 Farriers Week
In their words
What clients have said
Shane always puts the horse first.
Shane Togami is an incredible farrier.
A horse is only as good as his feet.
From client nominations published in American Farriers Journal’s 2012 Farriers Week Spotlight.
Experience across disciplines
From the show ring to the Olympic arena
Over the years, Shane’s clients have included Rafalca, the dressage horse Jan Ebeling rode at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
- Olympic dressage
- Hunter / jumpers
- Dressage
- Cutting & reining
- Show Arabians
- Pleasure & trail horses
- Rescue & rehab cases
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is CEPC taking new clients?
Not at this time. CEPC is at capacity, but current clients and referring veterinarians can reach Shane by phone or through the contact page.
Where is the California Equine Podiatry Center based?
CEPC is based in the Santa Ynez Valley on California’s Central Coast, with a mailing address in Solvang.
What is therapeutic shoeing?
Therapeutic shoeing uses trimming and specialized shoes, pads or hoof-support materials to help horses with hoof problems or lameness stay comfortable and sound. It works best alongside the horse’s veterinarian.
What kinds of hoof problems has Shane worked with?
Over the years Shane has worked on cases including laminitis and founder, post-surgical hoof care, hooves damaged by neglect, and hooves rebuilt with adhesive and composite materials.
What disciplines has Shane shod for?
Shane’s experience spans Olympic and Grand Prix dressage and jumping horses, hunters, cutting and reining horses, show Arabians, and pleasure and trail horses.
How often should a horse be shod or trimmed?
Most horses are on a schedule of about every 5 to 8 weeks, depending on hoof growth, workload and season. Your farrier sets the right interval for each horse.
Need to reach Shane?
CEPC is currently at capacity and not taking on new clients. Current clients and referring veterinarians can call or send a message anytime.