About The Thoughtful Horseman

(Well, thoughtful horsewoman, actually!)

My name is Maria Siebrand. A lifelong student of the horse, and a serious information junky, I reside in San Diego, California. With a background in the life science and software industry, publishing electronic submissions to the FDA, among other things, I have a bit of a bent for research. When my corporate career derailed after my third layoff in as many years, I realized it was time to turn my energy back to horses full time.

Ever dissatisfied with the stodgy traditionalist thinking still dominating equine training, veterinary care, and hoof care, I couldn't help but dig deep to find better alternatives for the horses I knew and loved. The information -- the knowledge -- is out there, and it seems to be gradually percolating up through the stubborn layers of "but we've always done it this way". If I can help it perk just a bit faster, I will have served my beloved horses well.

I offer barefoot hoof care services, from rehabilitation to monthly maintenance, in the greater San Diego area.

I offer training and lessons on site at Sun Coast Farms. We are located in Imperial Beach, right down next to the border, and but a mile and a half from the beach. It is an absolutely charming facility offering communal pastures, large, 50 X 80 individual pens, grass pasture turnouts, the cutest darn tack rooms you've ever seen, and miles of spectacular trails with breathtaking views from the top of the mesa and beach access.

Interested? Please contact me at 619-865-9614 or maria@thoughtfulhorseman.com .