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Do you need motivation for your barefoot transition? This is the blog for you!
Lucy and her Forever Horse, Ciara’s, Barefoot Transition Story  Are you at your wits end with your horse’s hooves? Does it seem no matter how hard you try or what...

Does your horse continuously suffer for abscesses? Read on to find how Megan has ensured her TB never has one again!
Megan Bruce & her Cheeky Horse, Bugsy’s, Barefoot Journey  Megan Bruce and her TB, Bugsy, fell in love at first sight! He has a cheeky, destructive nature that keeps Megan...

Coogs’ shoes continued to injure him until enough was enough! How Amy and Coogs started their barefoot journey with the assistance of Scoots.
Amy & her Crazy Red Chestnut  Does your horse lose shoes? Maybe you can relate to this story…    Amy Blair is a 23 year old rider currently living in...

Revisiting the all so important barefoot transition with new research and ideas...
Shod to Natural It's been awhile since I've written anything about transitioning the shod horse to barefoot.   I have seen a few questions about it in various forums on...

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...

Part 3 outlines the dangers and consequences of a long-term toe-first landing.
A Heel-First Landing vs. A Toe-First Landing Part 3  Does a horse need to land heel-first? What makes a heel-first landing so much better than a toe-first landing?    This...

Part 2 gives an overview of the benefits of heel-first landings for your horse!
A Heel-First Landing vs. A Toe-First Landing Part 2  Does a horse need to land heel-first? What makes a heel-first landing so much better than a toe-first landing?    This...

Part 1 of the 4 part Scoot Boot blog series detailing the ins and outs of heel-first landings.
A Heel-First Landing vs. A Toe-First Landing Part 1  Does a horse need to land heel-first? What makes a heel-first landing so much better than a toe-first landing?    Think about...