A team of researchers at Michigan State University's (MSU) McPhail Equine Performance Center offers hope to horse owners facing underrun heel and flat-footed woes with a 16-month study examining the ...
Contributing factors such as conformation, the level of weight-bearing work and general health can all play a part in hoof health. When considering barefoot trimming, arguably the best option is to ...
It’s ironic given that, as a barefoot hoof trimmer, Heather has such a gentle, reassuring touch with the horses she treats, they quickly become like putty in those same hands while she carefully ...
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Trimming a horse’s hoof: this is what your farrier is doing
Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe ...
One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn't a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a ...
The public is invited to comment on new standards for barefoot trimming — or equine barefoot care as it will now be known. Vets and farriers had raised concerns about the level of training and ...
Should horses and similar animals wear horseshoes or go “barefoot?” It’s not a facetious question. Horse owners have strong opinions on both sides. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that nature’s own way ...
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