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How can Bodywork Influence the Hooves?
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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? ...
Are Shoes Causing Your Horse’s Abscess?
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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...
What is Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease, and What can I do About it?
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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...
Understanding the Shape of the Hoof
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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...
From ‘Horrible Hooves’ to Barefoot, Sound Hooves
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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...
How a Healthy Immune System Contributes to Healthy Hooves
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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...
Transitioning Your Horse From Shod to Barefoot
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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...
The Importance of a Heel-First Landing Part 4
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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...