How often should horses be trimmed? Like many other questions related to horses, the answer is: it depends. For some owners, this question has a financial motivation. How often do you…
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I want to share some thoughts on an issue that I am extremely passionate about. It may be a little off topic from my usual posts, but it does relate to…
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Today, I want to talk about the emotional aspect of making the leap into the world of barefoot horses. What happens when you go from metal or aluminum shoes on your…
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I love when my clients ask me questions about what I am doing while I do a barefoot trim. It may look like your hoofcare provider just shows up, pulls their…
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Overgrown hind foot with dead and diseased frog material. My apprentice liked to tease me about how I have the nose of a bloodhound. I am pretty sensitive to the smell…
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Farriers shoe horses. They also trim horses, either before the shoe is nailed on or because the horse is barefoot. Barefoot trimmers trim horses, but some also shoe or apply glue…