June mcintosh is a barefoot hoof trimmer with 6 years experience, available to trim horses, donkeys, ponies, minis and mules in franklin county, pa and surrounding. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment. This book is an amazing resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about hoof trimming and general hoof care. All the books here are listed with amazon associate links. Fundamentally, theres a lot of basic science lacking when it comes to trimming and shoeing horses, and i think its a pretty good idea to have a lot of options when it comes to dealing with a horse hoof problems.
This is why, even in the very first books mentioning shoeing from the 17th. Pete ramey, the author making natural hoof care work for you, offers clinics for farriers and horse owners. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot thorough, wellexplained, and full of photos. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Yes theyre trained in trimming hooves, but most of the work they do is with shod horses unless theyve decided to specialise in barefoot horses.
Hoofworks barefoot basics by peter laidley a reference book on cd which allows interactive learning complete with short video clips to. When you trim a hoof with the intention of putting a shoe on, you tend to trim the hoof shorter than you would if it were to be barefoot. She began working with thoroughbreds at age 16, and got her trainers license at age 25. What pete has learned in 15 years of barefoot trimming and learning. It would be good to go through it because i discuss in detail about selecting a hoof care professional and learning to trim your own horse. The apex trim method specializes in the rehab of chronically under run or over trimmed hooves, it establishes a strong buttress, proper sole depth, strong lamina connection, and concavity in the hoof. Everything you need for quality barefoot hoof care. Making natural hoof care work for you how to do a barefoot trim, in petes. Natural trimming is based on the natural hoof shape of wild horses, combined with years of scientific research, for enhanced performance over all terrain, andor healing of common hoof problems. Contains articles, clinic calendar, and information on barefoot trimming. Read why barefoot hoofcare is a more natural way to care for your horses hooves. Making natural hoof care work for you how to do a barefoot trim, in petes plain language, with clear drawings and photos.
Apex removes all distortions and weakness in the hoof. My friends and i have read the book several times and have watched the video, but she just doesnt give enough info about how to trim for someone who is new to. This video is for beginners who want to learn barefoot hoof. Costs are based on individual cases, number of horses and distance travelled. Trimming services for your horse or horses at your location are available.
The hgm is about listening to the horses foot and trimming based on what the hoof says. These products have been developed for ease of use, durability, value for money and suitability for barefoot trimming and both professional trimmers and. A natural trim on your barefoot horse is best performed by you. Ramey uses wild horses who have virtually no hoof problems as an example of the ideal hoof, and explains how domestic horses should be trimmed to account for their domestication. Maureen tierney has been a horse lover since birth and a natural barefoot trimmer since 2001. First youll learn horse hoof anatomy, then what tools you need for horse hoof trimming, then how to trim horse hooves stepbystep. The hoof guided method barefoot trimming, english, indiana. Natural hoof trimming discover the importance of a balanced, natural hoof shape.
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