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About Maia Chaput, APF-I PHCP

Maia Chaput is a certified hoof care practitioner, mentor, and clinician for the international non-profit education body Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners and is also APF-I accredited through the International Association of Professional Farriers. Maia has a diploma in graphic design and digital photographic imaging from Concordia University and combines these skill sets to provide high-quality visual, and hands-on learning opportunities for professional students and horse owners. Maia approaches hoof care using a whole-horse philosophy, which integrates the pillars of nutrition, education and preventive care. Maia is also fluently bilingual in French and English and brings her skills to Mad Barn in the role of French translator to assist nutritionists with client communication.

Hoof Shape and Balance in Horses: Anatomy, Posture & Assessing Balance Maia Chaput, APF-I PHCP | August 3, 2026

Hoof balance refers to the shape of the hoof capsule and its alignment with sensitive internal structures of the foot and the bony column of the leg. It is influenced by multiple factors, including biomechanics, conformation, posture, and trimming or...

Hoof Poultices for Horses: Uses, Types & Application Maia Chaput, APF-I PHCP | August 25, 2026

Hoof poultices are valuable tools in equine health, particularly when managing conditions such as hoof abscesses, bruises, and other hoof-related ailments. Although scientific research directly supporting their efficacy is limited, decades of equestrian experience and anecdotal evidence underscore their practical...