Trimming Tools and the Art of Maintenance
There are many reasons for that development, but the fact is that more and more riders and horse owners are now trimming their horses hooves without the help of professional hoof technicians and farriers....
Nutrition is Part of Natural Hoof Care
By Kentucky Equine Research Inc. Article # 16666The nutritionists at Kentucky Equine Research are frequently asked questions about dietary influences on hoof health. Questions have been posed by farriers, veterinarians, trainers, and owners. In...
Heel-First Landing: A Good Indicator of A Balanced Trim
The barefoot horse movement and its veterinary researchers have come up with a reliable way to tell whether a horses barefoot hoof is well-trimmed overall.Traditionally, people understood the importance of breakover to a horse's...
English Thoroughbreds Can’t Go Barefoot, Can They?
Well thats what we are led to believe. The truth is, with the right trim, diet and excercise there is no reason why virtually any horse cannot enjoy the benefits of an iron-free lifestyle....
DIY – Maintaining Your Trim
Sprung from the recent Easycare Webinars are discussions left and right regarding trimming and maintaining the trim, as well as the status of Duncan's bachelorhood (he is a hottie-patottie and could probably find 864...
That Big Trot
Endurance riders love a BIG trot. When looking at your upcoming superstar or admiring how your favourite horse trucks down the trail, nothing excites more Oohs and Aahs amongst endurance riders than that big...
Ups and Downs of Going Barefoot
I decided to take my mare, Fancy, barefoot in December of last year. With shoes, she was interfering all the time and kept reaching over with her back feet. As soon as the shoes...
What’s Your Hoof IQ?
So you think you know all there is to know about horses' feet? You've not only heard the saying "No foot, no horse," you claimed to have coined it yourself? Well, here's a chance...
Hoof and Joint Care for Your Older Equine
By Les SellnowThe aging process brings with it some inevitable changes in horses. As is often the case with humans, the horse's joints begin to stiffen as he gets older. Eventually, many horses...
Give Your Horse The Best Care, Naturally
Jenny Edwards at www.all-natural-horse-care.com has some really great barefoot and natural hoof care information. There are pictures and diagrams to help you with knowing all the different parts of a hoof.Barefoot Hoof
Below are some barefoot...