This is Gigec's first trim ever. #horse #hoof #thrush #trimming #biomechanics #farrier #tendon #ligament #injury #contractedhoof #cheval #fourchette #pourriture #traitement #réhabilitation. Horses & Stress – Eliminating the Root Cause of Most Health, Hoof, and Behavior Problems; Why Relationship First Works; Beginning Ground Work; Why Our Horses Are Barefoot; Horses Were Born to be on Grass; Horses Without Grass ; DOG STORIES – Everything You Need To Know About Life Is Right There At Your Feet; The Soul a Horse Blogged; The Benji Method – Teach Your Dog To Do … Dr. James Rooney, author of The Lame Horse, clarified the problem and treatment in 1975 and yet 36 years later horses are being put in bar shoes, being wedged every 6 weeks, having their nerves cut and eventually euthanized. Thread starter A mule in a manger; Start date 18 October 2020; 18 October 2020 #1. Most farriers are very good at their jobs, but mistakes do happen. After years of frustration with hoof problems that farriers haven’t been able to fix. I also greatly prefer the feel of riding a barefoot horse, as there is a real difference in how barefoot horses sense and respond to the ground. Many domestic horses, and especially ones who are shod, have a weak back-of-foot. Barefoot Horse Disadvantages. she has dry flaky feet, almost like scales on the outside, and cracking off on the sole. A mule in a manger Well-Known Member. What are you committing to when you switch to barefoot? It’s all because of Gracie! It's a bit of a jumble of ethics and practicality, idealism and realism.I’m not anti-shoes. Sometimes it feels more like a test, than a question they really want the answer to. I’ve found this simple but powerful by-product of a barefoot horse to be a wonderful benefit.” Most think the opposite and believe that equine soundness issues happen overnight – but that’s not always the case. Hooves that are trimmed too short are easily bruised on any ground. If your horse has good sound feet and soles, the chances are he could transition into a barefoot horse very easily and with little problem, given an appropriate amount of time. By maintaining my horses in this way, I find I have far fewer hoof problems and lameness issues than I see in comparable shod horses. The actual cyst is probably NOT going to be the horse's biggest problem in the long run. As some of you know, I spent 5 months trying barefoot with the beast last year. The answers to these questions will help you make an educated decision on which hoof care choice is best for your horse. And what are their biggest health problems? 2. Whether or not barefoot is best is up to you and your horse. The main problem that I have observed is that we get instant feedback about how fit, well and sound our horses are. What I’ve noticed over 10+ years of having barefoot horses is that the barefoot horse never lies. You will almost certainly notice an improvement with horses showing signs of arthritic joints. There seems to be a lot of conversation out there making a simple thing complicated. Recent Posts. Barefoot horses should be trimmed so they walk on the hoof wall. Horses’ feet are designed to absorb nearly all of the concussion from ground impact before it reaches the joints of the lower leg which are only able to accommodate a very small amount of concussion. Hoof problems are a very common headache for horse owners and while good hoof trimming is essential, the importance of sound nutrition is often overlooked. WHY am I going Barefoot with My Horses. If your horse has compromised or seriously distorted feet, the transition to barefoot will likely take longer than it would for a horse whose feet are relatively healthy. The motto above may not be an easy motto to live by, but it is the truth. However, horses walking on hard surfaces may have tender hooves for a day or so due to a sole bruise. it's summer over here. Many domestic horses live in small paddocks on their own (effectively locked in solitary confinement) and are only ridden sporadically. I'm very proud of how far he's come with my help. The ability of a horse to withstand being barefoot depends on its breed, genetics, level of exercise, type of footing and terrain over which exercised, and the extent of hoof substance and strength. Follow Rajat Rehab on Social Media. Now the horses are barefoot. The most common cause of hoof problems is direct trauma to the coronary band. I believe that once we begin to see some adult horses, raised barefoot, we will realize what we've been missing in our athlete friends. However, many other people aspire to making their horses barefoot because the hooves have visibly deteriorated after years of nailing. Most of the horse’s health problems encountered today are caused by not respecting and catering for the horse’s physical and emotional needs. It's not asking about a specific horse, but more generally about all horses. My horses will now transition to being barefoot. Can All Horses Go Barefoot?The question as to whether a horse can go barefoot is a common one. As such, they may then conclude that shoes are bad. Horses with navicular have incorrect bio-mechanics. 4. Howdy Friends, Trimming your own barefoot horse is easy to do, and I encourage folks to learn how. my thoroughbred mare, who is 12 years old, and an ex polo pony, who has been shod most of her life, i bought her about 4 months ago, and she was getting a paddock trim at the time, but since i got her, she has been getting a barefoot performance trim with a mustang roll etc. Photo courtesy of V&T equine services. However, when a horse starts competing at higher levels, the work becomes physically more demanding, so much greater is the impact of incorrect bio-mechanics and lameness is the inevitable outcome. The fact that shoes can sometimes cause horses problems is also a bit obvious, at least to anyone that has been around horses and paying attention for, oh, say, a couple of weeks. Our horses would hear the car drive in and come down for a visit! Often asked by farriers or horse owners. Barefoot horses with ridden high mileage will always grow better hooves than horses with unmounted high mileage. The problem, of course, is that traditional metal shoes not only limit the expansion and the contraction of the hoof, they also raise the frog and heel off the ground. While you mull that over, we talked to a slew of farriers who laid out the pros and cons of going barefoot or shod, and vice versa. Bowker says today that the difference between wearing shoes and going barefoot is like the difference between working in high heels and wearing sneakers. No more feet problems caused by shoeing. :-) #thenaturalhorse #aanhcp #paddockparadise #isnhcp #lessonsfromthewild #thefourpillarsofnhc #nhc #naturalhorsecare #thenaturaltrim ##naturalhoofcare . A bruised sole can be protected by shoeing with a pad and a flat concave shoe. Featured Posts . … When they are working at low levels of athletic effort, they seem to be able to get along okay and the symptoms remain humble. Barefoot enthusiasts point to shoeing as the cause of many problems, and, indeed, poor shoeing can do more harm than good. However horse/pony owners can make a big difference for our equine friends. Hoof problems in horses can occur for a number of different reasons. Sole bruises rarely cause lameness unless they are severe. But what if I told you that your horse's shoes actually do more harm to your hoofed friend than good? Yesterday a barefoot trimmer trimmed River's feet (this woman has been trimming River's feet the past several months with no problems whatsoever), a conservative trim. A barefoot horse with the correct environment, nutritional and exercise regimes will appear happier, healthier and more relaxed, and should enjoy a longer working life as there is far less strain and concussion on joints and have much better traction on most surfaces than with a shod horse. Ongoing wear of the hoof often dictates a need for protection with either horseshoes or hoof boots. Barefoot people are not against hoof protection.Rather they are in favour of doing the right thing by the horse and if that involves protection (which it often does) then seeking protection which maximise the normal hoof function. Improperly trimmed hooves can also cause your horse to experience hoof problems. What are the disadvantages of keeping ridden horses barefoot? Hey Friends! 18 October 2020 #1. No more shoeing. Also, in the recent snow and ice, I was able to hack out when all of the shod horses at nearby yards were confined to barracks. You Don't Put Shoes on Your Horse!? But shoeing also has many benefits. This is not to say that if your shod horse has hoof problems you shouldn’t try going barefoot – many would say that the fact that your horse has hoof problems is the very reason you should try barefoot. Joined 27 October 2016 Messages 6,685. One key piece of advice I like to give is, keep it simple. Its movement is glorious to behold. Every single one of the problems above ... Over our 27 issues so far, The Barefoot Horse Magazine has kept on facing these problems head on, in an attempt to bring them to the forefront and help educate and encourage horse owners with real life stories and facts. Your horse may have to wear hoof boots for rocky ground. 50. The horse that stays barefoot will be more confident because, as it learns to do its job, it is able to feel the ground and know where its legs are. But all horses who transition to barefoot from shoes are at risk of getting foot abscesses as their foot heals because the shoeing has caused poor hoof health ranging from holes (yep those nail holes are a wonderful entry point for pathogens), cracks from contraction, and hiding all the other pathology which is due to dietary problems that were not that obvious when the horse was shod. Equine biosecurity: how we can keep your horses safe. I strongly believe they have a far better grip than a shod horse. Not all horses need horseshoes and not all horses can go barefoot. Your horse cannot wear studs although this is usually only a problem for the owner or certain ground conditions. River gets her feet trimmed every 4-6 weeks. I gave up because he was sore and boots didnt fit due to his odd hoof shape. 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