Remember that the growing hoof follows the contour of the coffin bone, and that bad hoof form can remodel/reshape the coffin bone over time. IF the coffin bone...
Barefooted Horses List Etiquette I have never been one for censorship of opinions and ideas; however, there are a few things that should be addressed. ...
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Hi Erik, Hmm, the 'leaning' bit reminds me of an article by Dr Deb Bennett - http://www.equinestudies.org/knowledge/woody.html . This is about 'straightness'...
Claire: Thanks for the link, at a glance it looks interesting. I'll have a look at it later. I have a local vet who is big on using "non force chiropractic"...
WOW ! what great info - - I think I will have to video her to check her out more closely - she did tend to stand with the left fore leg back and hte right one...
Claire, Thank you so much for your response and concern. I am sooooo glad I found this site, it has many wonderful, caring people with it. God Bless Renea...
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Mar 3, 2004 2:10 am
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Hi Pam, When I trim, I want the heels to end as far back as possible (next to the back of the frog, ideally), but I won't usually go into live sole just to do...
It is almost time! March 20 - 22 with Nancy Filbert SHP Located in Travelers Rest SC ( near Greenville - midway between Charlotte NC & Atlanta GA ) email to...
This isn't directly related to barefoot trimming. But if anyone is interested in learning bowen therapy to help relieve any muscle problems that your horse has...
I've been using Easyboots on my mare but I'm thinking that I need something that's easier to get on and off. I've looked at the Old Macs and the Boa Boots. Do...
Hi Peggy, We have used both the Boa's and the Old Macs. The Boa's have only been out a little while so it is kinda hard to get a really good comparison...
Thank you. You're right - trying to get info on the Boas is hard. From what you are saying, it sounds like they might be worth trying. Rocky trails and fields...
I just found your site. Began the search to find people who were telling people how 'bad' shoes were for horses. Please let me tell you my own personal...
On the other hand there are several people here tho have "working" horses who are barefotoed and have been barefooted for year with no problems. For example I...
Hi, You didn't sign your post so don't know how to address you. Sounds like your mind is made up so not sure what your point is expect to tell us that...
Sparky Coyote: I think you have to use good judgement. I can't imagine riding a horse and not noticing that the horse's feet have been worn raw. I've also ...
Wow- it seems in your experiences that barefoot isn't everything, right? Just being barefoot is NOT enough! The trim needs to be correct, feed needs to be...
I have problems with the Sparkycoyote's email...the statement "in nature a horse wouldn't regularly jump 6' with a rider for hours on end..." sparks some...
I have problems with the Sparkycoyote's email...the statement "in nature a horse wouldn't regularly jump 6' with a rider for hours on end..." sparks some...
I second everything Amanda said. My horses foxhunt -- 3' 6" is about as big as any fence I've seen in America, and I've hunted behind 35 different packs in...
Well Sparky, Your lack of knowledge of barefooting is showing through. Barefooting is not simply leaving shoes off the horse. It is conditioning the hoof and...
Hey Spraky- Well, lets see... I have 2 foundation apps standing in my pastures at this time who both have bloodlines that pre-date the formation of the ApHC....
for the past 3 weeks i've been working w/ my mare on 'hard' stone or gravel covered surfaces. i'm doing this on recommendation of several people. she's been...
Hi Martan, It does sound like a good sign that she is going over the rocks on the way home....although I'm not sure why that would happen; maybe she's needing...
Hi, Great to hear your conditioning programme seems to be working so well. It sounds like you are off to a great start. I do have a little theory on why she...
Hi Jen, Providing sufficient rough ground to adjust your horse when you're in a soft ground environment can be really tricky. If you've got the ability,...
Jen, I'm using the Swiss Horse Boots. I didn't like the way the Easy Boots scarred the quarters. Haven't any experience with Old Macs or Boas. About the...
Hi Mack, Wow! That sounds exciting! I guess I will give the Swiss Boots another try on my Paint mare--she doesn't need them for nearly that level of activity...
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