Cristina Winemiller

Intermediate Student Practitioner

Howdy! I love being on your horse’s team as their hoofcare provider. It’s my dream job.

I am going through my PHCP certification, taking classes through ELPO, and study through the Integrative Hoof School. I enjoy geeking out on nutrition and brainstorming ideas to optimize a horse’s living environment (my own are on a track). I am forever grateful to Paige Poss, who encouraged me to pursue hoof trimming as a part-time job to contribute to my family as a stay-at-home mom.

As a youth, I showed in eventing, dressage, and reining. I did my first 50 at the Grand Canyon in 2015 and never looked back! I take a certain pleasure in gathering, sorting, and branding cows on my 13.3h Arabian, Atticus.

Aside from horses, as an Arizona native, being outside is my favorite. My partner, Micah, and I mountain bike, rock climb, backpack, and trail run. My mom is a half Chinese immigrant from Panama and my dad is American, so representation in the equine industry is important to me. The best parts of my life are my daughter, Ayda, and my son, Evan.

I primarily serve Yavapai County, but travel to the Phoenix area and Flagstaff as well.