Barefooted Horses List Etiquette I have never been one for censorship of opinions and ideas; however, there are a few things that should be addressed. ...
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Jun 1, 2004 3:13 pm
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Hi! I'm new to this site and am so grateful for all the info I've gotten from it. I pulled my horses shoes last November for the winter and when Spring came...
... Please do share. I want to start doing NATRC rides this fall with my barefoot 4-year-old Arab (if I can ever find the time to actually ride more than once...
We recently moved to Bright and I am now urgently looking for a barefoot farrier in our region. Anybody know anybody? Your help would be much appreciated! ...
Transitioning a horse to be sound on any terrain barefoot is a long process.
(can take up to 2 years) Lot's of horse's are comfortable barefoot on soft
ground...
Thanks Debi, those are all good things to consider. What boots do you think are better or do you like boots at all? We don't have to ride her at all if she's...
The photos I took at the CTR the last weekend in May are now posted. The album name is "Zink CTR." I apologize to the list in advance, as I don't think the...
Transitioning a horse should not take 2 years. If it does either the owner is too lazy to work or the trimmer hasn't a clue. Some hooves will take longer than...
Hi Mack, have always enjoyed your posts. I do have a few comments on your horse's feet since you asked. First - the pics showed nice uncontracted heels and...
Good to hear your voice again, MATT! I agree with you on this one. PAM B. ... From: "matt" <mathar1@...> To: <barefootedhorses@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Ok this is the only case in my carreer that will take more than 2 years. It is a current case so I have no idea how long it will actually take. "MAGGIE"..is a...
HOLY CRAP those pics blow my mind! Please keep us updated with new pics as you progress. Good luck to you Matt as you work on this pony...she obviously was ...
I'm feeling kind of guilty, but I took shoes off a new horse one day, and rode him barefoot the next, and have now ridden barefoot for over 18 months. I was...
Wow Matt. Those pix remind me of a heartbreaker case of a Poco Bueno son/gelding I tried to help with about 2 years ago. The sweetest boy, and his hooves...
Hi Just to let everyone know the part bred cleveland bay which went for a operation to have a lump removed, the vet said it was not canker it was to high up on...
Hi, My name is Jan and I am new to the group. I have a 10 year old rescue PMU mare who is barefoot. I live in the high desert (Reno NV) and her feet are very,...
The boots I would try using are the boa boots. they are easy to fit and easy to use. All you have to measure is the widest part of the hoof from side to side...
I recently rescued a 10 year old PMU mare. The good thing is that I don't think she has ever worn shoes. Her feet were a bit overgrown when I got her-not...
My 9 year old PBA has never been shod. I am the second owner of two years. Previously she was in a show home & kept in a Stable most of the time. I have...
My post stated that it can take up to 2 years, not that it always does. Barefoot is a total commitment to the horse and yes if the owner is not
willing to...
Hi Jen, I know how dry your nick of the woods is-you can soak every single day to keep your horse's feet elastic and if you have ever tried to trim dry hard ...
Hello, I live in North Florida where we have extremes of rain, then dryness. During dry times I allowed the water trough to run over and keep the ground around...
jen: Agree with Pam. One other excellent site is www.hopeforsoundness.com , Gene Ovniceks site. He's a long time farrier who supports barefoot for most horses,...
Without having seen photos of the feet it's hard to give advice, but.... my first thoughts are that the spring grass is your problem. Can you post photos of...
