Hoof boots designed by a farrier that fit a larger fitting range, no cables or velcro, easy on easy off, secure fit, lightweight, low profile, excellent drainage.
The Right Angle!
Last post I talked about that 45* angle that should be trimmed onto the hooves. I want to expand on that a bit to make sure that everyone understands...
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Lola the Retired Racehorse Chapter 5 “Event Lines”
Today I'm going to write about Lola’s hooves, specifically the horizontal lines presented on the surface of her hoof wall. Often referred to as Fever Rings, Growth Rings, Hoof Rings...
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The Journey of a Thousand Miles- Keeping Ridden Horses Barefoot Part 2
Movement is key for healthy barefoot feet, as well as for healthy brains and bodies.
Achieve movement in as many different ways as possible; turnout, ridden work, ground work, in hand work, even the use of a horse walker; all these can all help you get to an adequate mileage.
If hoof protection is required, then by all means use it. By hoof protection I mean hoof boots and pads. Hoof Armour looks interesting, as do some of the clip on plastic shoes, but I do not class steel horse shoes as protection, because they impair the natural physiological function of the hoof.
And please remember to have fun with your horses. The journey of a thousand miles is a long way, and a long time; best to have some fun along the way.
