... to trim the ... that sole ... next step ... I think I've watched that video too. That part made no sense to me when sole isn't that strong compared to...
I've personally seen more problems created by over trimming of the bars than
not trimming. Soles dropping due to no support etc. My horses rarely get
their...
This discussion leads me to a question.  Background: When lowering the heels I slowly back them up but don't lower them any shoter than the frog. Still...
I usually leave the frog along unless there are little flaps that will catch
the dirt and bacteria or in cases of founder, where a frog that's overgrown
will...
... don't lower them any shoter than the frog. Still the frog begins to develop that crack in the sole sulcus. Once this crake develops it seems like...
The March internet adoption will run March 11-25, 2009. Applications will be open March 9-23. We will start posting photos the week of March 2. We will have...
Hi guys. I am cross-posting this to most of the lists that I'm on in an effort to get as much input as possible. I had read some disturbing things about the...
I know of one lady that gave it to her horse here in Ok and he had an
allergic reaction another lady on a mini site mentioned her horse had a
terrible reaction...
I'm grateful for all of the information and wonderful input you all have
given me on this issue. You all have helped to give me lots to think about! Much...
Hi All ... our March Newsletter is just posted: http://www.thepenzancehorse.com/2009/NEWSLETTERS/MAR09/mar09.htm Contents include: GROUNDWORK REVIEW /...
This was sent from a member of my clicker training group. It's a set of
very good articles on natural hoof care. Meg http://swedishhoofschool.com/articles.htm...
Meg,  Thank you so much for this very interesting series of articles. Although I am a member of the barefoot horses group, I don't participate - I just...
Hi Everyone, Here is a preview of The Horse's Hoof Magazine Issue #34, Spring 2009. Issue 34-PDF version will be released on Friday, March 20 (the 1st day of...
Hi Everyone, Just introducing myself. :) I have 3 horses and have been trimming them myself for the past few years. We've definitely come along way, but we...
Welcome Vanya! Hope to hear from you often and to hear what sort of snags
you run into. I'm sure we've all run into the same snags at some point, or
could...
To have fun with your horse while training check this book out. Games On Horseback Bennett Improve equestrian skills and have fun with friends using this ...
The May internet adoption will run May 6-20, 2009. Applications will be open May 4-28. We will start posting photos the week of April 27. We will have...
Is Courtney still on this list? I just rescued a yound horse with terribly bad feet and really need to find her to see if she can straighten him out. Thanks ...
If you are in the Tucson area I know of one exceptional trimmer and another who I¹m getting good referrals about. Email me if you¹d like more info. Kim...
Hello maybe someone can help. I have recently purchased a new horse and he came with shoes on, He is I guess you could say correct in front His hind end...
Trim to balance Liz. The rest will correct itself. You should be able to
look down the back of the foot and it should be level from heel to heel and
from...
thanks Meg it is just so frustrating, I have a mare barefoot with me now
for 4 yrs and she is a bit cowhocked you could say and gaited she never
brushes This...
Hi, I had the same issue with my horse about 7 years ago when I took him barefoot. We just trimmed to balance the hooves and he never interfered again. It's...
They might have dropped the inside to make him not so cowhocked and avoid
brushing himself. Doesn't mean it wasn't there, they had just trimmed him
out of...
Could any of you that are trimming donkeys possibly send me some pictures
that show what a normal healthy donkey front and back foot looks like? Preferably...
I just completed a ride over the weekend in the new Glue On shells by Easycare. The ride was a mixture of sand washes, single track rocky, forest, meadows, and...
The July internet adoption will run July 15-29, 2009. Applications will be open July 13-27. We will start posting photos the week of July 6. We will have...
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