I can't remember from the original post if this was a new splint that was causing some problem or.??? Anyway, most splints will heal just fine on their own,...
When my sister was young she had poor circulation in her feet. The doc recommended cayenne pepper in her shoes to increase circulation. Just keep it out of...
I used just "any old ACV" - it may or may not be more effective with mother. If I knew the roles that each ingredient was playing with the splint, I would be...
I apologize for the cross post, I know that many of us are on several of
these lists but not every one is and this is a great educational opportunity
that I...
Hi Everyone, Here is a preview of our new Issue #27, with the PDF online version set for official release on Monday May 14th -- and the printed version will be...
We had a wonderful clinic this past weekend in beautiful La Pine, Oregon. Thank you to everyone who attended! I hope that some of our attendees will help share...
Hello, I just joined- I wonder if anyone here can give me some insight to rehabbing a horse that was overlong in the hoof, not shod for (?) years but seems...
Hi everyone, This is just a quick note to let you know that I am in the process right now of packaging and mailing out The Horse's Hoof Magazine issue #27. So...
Hi everyone, Time is running out to sign up for The Horse's Hoof Healthy Hoof Clinic in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on June 23 & 24, 2007 More information about...
i am selling my Shoeing a necessary evil and Lifetime of Soundness. Asking $40, includes shipping. call Marilyn at 360-666-1599 i also have a question. i live...
Marilyn wrote: i also have a question. i live in the Vancouver, Wa area. I have 2 barefoot horses, one of them can't go on rocks or gravel, even after being...
Hi Marilyn, I will also add in to what Ashley said -- sometimed wet feet just need extra protection. We brought down a mare from the Western slope of Oregon. I...
i understand about the wet hooves being ouchy, but it is even in summer when it is dry that this horse still can't go on gravel. he is ok on roads and arenas...
i understand about the wet hooves being ouchy, but it is even in summer when it is dry that this horse still can't go on gravel. he is ok on roads and arenas...
Marilyn, if the trim is right, then I would suspect a metabolics issue, perhaps related to diet. I have a flat-footed horse. He can't handle a lot of green...
I suspect that the change in weather conditions isn’t long enough for his feet to toughen up to the gravel. I will let someone with more knowledge answer...
Hi Marilyn, We live about an hour's drive from you and have the same climate. I too struggled at first with seeing good results from going barefoot. But...
I just received a new book today called "Equine Podiatry". It is written by Andrea Floyd and Richard Mansmann. The first 1/3 of the book is an in depth of hoof...
Hello All: I don't write often, but would love to obtain your thoughts and advice. In recent months a re-occurring elbow injury (tendonitis) is making trimming...
Hello Sharon, I too have tendonitis. I'm right handed but have managed to injure my left elbow. Shoveling manure and using nippers can really light that sucker...
GE makes an 'Easy 15" ' these are much easier than the 12 GEs, those are made to use on foals and minis...where the hoof is not as hard and you need more...
Thanks Don. My SIL is a physical therapist and might have a TENS unit she could send me to try - I'll have to ask her (unfortunately we don't live in the same...
Hi Sharon, Have you ever thought about changing your method of trimming to make it easier on you and the horses? I do the abrasive trimming. There is a yahoo...
Thanks Jill! I did go to this yahoo group about a year or so ago, but was too afraid to try the grinder. Afraid I couldn't (wouldn't) control the amount I ...
Sharon, I use the grinder on my horses because I have arthritis in my hands, I started about a year ago. I had a lot of the same concerns you have, plus my...
Sharon, I wouldn't be afraid to try this. Phil has a DVD of a clinic that you can purchase. You can get an inverter for your car or truck to run the grinder....
Glenda and Jill: I am very intrigued by the idea of using the grinder to trim. I hope ya'll don't mind, but I'd like to ask you questions. I went to the ...
Hi Sharon, I started barefoot trimming about two years ago. After doing the trims myself for several months, I splurged and had a barefoot trimmer come and...
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