Well the horses got their first trim today. The mare walked off funky, breaking over in a different place than with her shoes. Within a few minutes she did...
Hi all, The horses are doing pretty good, coming up on week 1 of barefooting. I got the boots yesterday, and want to break them in slowly if possible. However...
Denise, My horse always did fine for a few hours w/o being broke in to the boots, its when we go longer than 3 hours that he ended up being sore, but he...
I would suggest wrapping the pasterns for sure, just to be safe and to not blister, my horse ended up with a blister on the back side of the pastern on one of...
Hi-mostly a lurker but I have a question. My horse has been barefoot for 4 months. Currently trimmed by a KC LaPierre trimmer. A bit of WLD is keeping her...
Hi Kathy ... yep, same thing ... the 20 mule team borax. What I would also do, however, is to make sure the walls are NOT WEIGHT BEARING ALL BY THEMSELVES. In...
Hi Denise ... all of them can be toted along "just in case" ... boots, included! I'd try her first without boots at all and stick to grassy, softer areas if...
Hi Gwen~ We bought the Old Mac boots. Well I didn't know what to expect, and when I got there I thought "cool, nice soft dirt, occasional rock" -- but someone...
She should continue fine as long as you don't ride so often and for long enough to wear her hooves down too short. If she gets tender or short strided it's...
Hi everyone.. Got a question for ya.. I worked on Doc tonight.. our Welsh/Quarter pony. I'm seeing quite a bit of flaring on the toe part of each foot. When I...
I was doing some research tonight on White Line separation. I found this site.. I didn't realize they could do surgery to correct rotation problems. What do...
I don't think I'd call it a shortcut. 180 days is 6 months. (180 days for founder/sinker as evidenced on Dr. Redden's site) ... --- Personally, if "nature",...
Well, it certainly could be a precursor to WLD but whether or not it actually is WLD can not be determined simply from dirt in the white line. Dirt in the...
Boy, 2.5 weeks has sure made a small difference in my horses. The mare is doing fine, doesn't seem to be gimpy around the bridle path w/o shoes. The gelding,...
I think I've finally mastered bar-trimming:) I think that was the only thing that my mare and my sister's mare have had a problem with post-trim. One person...
Hi Jen! :) I think that people tend to forget that the bars, in addition to be supportive at the heels and acting as skid brakes, also act to keep the hoof in...
For the gelding who has trouble holding weight you might try beet pulp and rice bran. You can also try something like Nurena XTN for after workouts (not daily)...
Hey to all, I am new to online groops so please bear with me. I own 2 horses, (also new at this) and believe in keeping them barefoot. The ferrier I have used...
Basic Seminar Thursday through Saturday Sept 29 - Oct 1 Advanced Seminar Oct 2-3 Sunday and Monday All 5 days are taught by Steve Skinner, DVM. Steve is a...
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption and Horse Show The Bureau of Land Management will hold an adoption at the Eastern States Wild Horse and Burro Corrals in Ewing,...
This list has been slow ... no posts since August 25? Does this mean everyone's horsies are well and sound? I hope so! :) Attended Pete Ramey's clinic in VT...
Hmm, well Gwen I guess I'll throw out something from last week that I guess you'd call a 'testimonial' maybe? One of our very close friends is a cattle...
Hi, thought I would introduce myself. I joined from Gwen's site one day when I was working on her upcoming teleseminar... I live in Minnesota, I've had horses...
Thanks for sharing, Denise! I've already shared, in turn, with others. What a great, great testimonial to barefoot horses!!!! Great stuff. And you guys are...
Denise-I lurk on this BB and never post but WOW-those are some cool cool feet. Just curious-can you tell me about your "trim" and how often you trim...anything...
Oh my, you make me smile with humility--and give me encouragement. I guess I'm the traditional extreme skeptic, because I see their feet as still needing a lot...
Aw thanks Gwen!! I really enjoy reading your posts on the other board I'm on and your site. Your one of the reliable sources for people for sure. I totally...
I'm ashamed to say that I JUST took a look at the last photos you posted; didn't do that before I posted last to you. I'll say again WOW! What a DIFFERENCE...
Hello! Two questions, please Hoof boots for trail riding. Fronts and backs or just fronts? The mare I ride is ouchy on gravel roads or rocky paths. Would...
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