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How can we understand our horse's hooves?
Which Comes First; Hoof Conformation, or Horse Conformation? Can trimming affect both?   The short answer is... yes! Sure can!    How does that happen? Isn't a horse born with...

Does your horse suffer from thin soles? You can help your horse by making some simple changes...
Does Your Horse Suffer From Thin Soles? Is your horse fine on soft ground but 'ouchie' on gravel or hard terrain?   Is your horse recently transitioned from horse shoes...

Someone was asking me about the pros and cons of going barefoot. I was surprised to see the first answer was someone saying that a horse can only go barefoot if they are not a big horse, that does not get ridden much, and cannot go at speed. So, I felt I needed to speak up. Here is my reply; I figured I'd share it here too, since I took the time to write it all.
Dawn Champion on the Pros & Cons of Going Barefoot Someone was asking me about the pros and cons of going barefoot. I was surprised to see the first answer...

Does your horse struggle with cracked or brittle hooves? Hoof boots may be the answer...
Part 3 of the Brainy Hoof Blog by Christa Lesté-Lasserre The smooth outer surface of the hoof is the hoof wall. It is the part of the hoof that is...

"I want to prove that you can ride endurance competitively with Scoot Boots. I want to show people, like with my MS, that it can be done." - Rachelle du Plessis.
Overcoming Complications to Achieve her Dreams Rachelle du Plessis is an endurance rider in South Africa. She and her husband, Martin du Plessis, breed, train and compete endurance horses. Rachelle was diagnosed...

Does your horse have heel pain? Do you fear navicular issues? Your hoof care provider and hoof trim can help!
What is Navicular Syndrome in Horses? Sometimes we tell people, or our critters, that they are a pain in the you-know-what. But today I want to talk about the 'pain-in-the-heels'...

David Wallace transitions his horses to barefoot and trail rides in Scoot Boots.
This is Geordie. He is an 11year old stock horse cross, who I have owned and ridden for 8 years. He came to me as a very green 3year old....

You've decided to pull your horse's shoes. Knowing that you're doing the best you can for your horse is all that counts when it comes to hoof care.
So, you've decided to pull your horse's shoes Ahhhhhhhhhh, you've decided to pull your horses shoes. Does nature REALLY know best when it comes to hoof care?  'Cause it seems...