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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...

What makes a hoof balanced? And how do I know if my horse's hooves are balanced?
What is the Difference Between Balanced Hooves and Diagonally Imbalanced Hooves? Although I've written a bit on this topic before: https://scootboots.com/blogs/blog/the-hairline-tells-it-all, I wanted to revisit the topic balancing the hooves again....

Does one barefoot trim fit every horse? No! So, what is the right trim for your horse?

Which Barefoot Trim is Right for my Horse? Does one trim fit all horses? No, no, no, no, no!     Warning; this may end up being a bit of...

What difference does healthy hooves make in the overall 'picture' of the whole horse? Does my horse have healthy hooves...?
How can I Tell if my Horse has Healthy Hooves? I've done a lot of writing about the different pathologies and conditions of equine hooves, but thought it might be...