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Did you know that metal shoes can cause your horse’s hooves to decrease in temperature? Read on to find out how… 
The Chill of the Iron-Clad Foot The Brainy Hoof Blog by Christa Lesté-Lasserre  Don’t you just love snuggling up to a warm and cosy iron or steel plate?   Yeah,...

Barefoot equine veterinarian, Dr Tomas Teskey DVM, dives into proprioception
Does my Horse Have Sensitive Hooves? Or Could it be Those Proprioceptors Working?  What a great time to head out with our horses and explore some trails! Whether our horses...

There is so much information out there, all different, and all proclaiming to be the 'best barefoot trim'. So... what really is the 'best'?
What is the 'Right Way' to Trim my Horse's Hooves? There are so many hoof care blogs and websites out there now, all different, all proclaiming to be the 'right...

How does the body's tension affect the hooves? Read on to find out!
Bodywork and Hoof Form & Function  How do your horse's hooves function? What's their form?   How does the body's tension or relaxation affect a horse's hooves and performance?  ...

Find out how to ensure your horse remains comfortable even after a DSLD diagnosis... 
The Ins & Outs of Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease  Does you horse show any of the following symptoms? Stumbling and tripping Digging hole and standing with fronts in the hole...

Using Scoot Boots for rehabbing purposes by Scoot Boot co-founder, Dave Macdonald
An Introduction by Dave Macdonald, Former Farrier & Creator of Scoot Boots  Hi all, and welcome to the world of rehab for horses using Scoot Boots!    We are sharing...

Gwen Santagate explains the connection between the immune system and the metabolic hoof.
The Metabolic Hoof  So many are challenged with horses who have EMS, IR, cushings and other immune-related conditions; all of which land right in the hooves.   Remember... everything lands...

Part 4 explains benefits of barefoot and booted for a heel-first landing!
A Heel-First Landing vs. A Toe-First Landing Part 4  Does a horse need to land heel-first? What makes a heel-first landing so much better than a toe-first landing?    This...