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Learn the importance of following your horse's sole when trimming their hooves!
The 'Perfect Circle' Is there a 'perfect circle' when dealing with hooves? While the answer can get very complex, the simple answer is...   NO!   The front feet of...

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...

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...

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...