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5 things that can lead repeated hoof abscesses

I keep every horse that I can barefoot in front until the horse’s hooves or the ground conditions necessitate a change.

A Foundation for Success

  • Mar 20, 2017
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Biting Flies = Lost Shoe?

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Fighting Laminitis

  • Apr 10, 2017
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When to worry about a hoof crack

Winter Hoof Hazards

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Teach a horse to accept farriery work

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Quick Tips for a Perfectly Packed Foot

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How To Treat Your Horse’s Thrush

Credit: Photo by Jennifer Paulson Armed with information—both scientific and anecdotal—you can decide if barefoot is right for your horse.

Barefoot or Shod?

  • Mar 20, 2017
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Manage Your Horse for Stronger Hooves

  • Mar 20, 2017
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Why hoof bruises happen

  • Mar 20, 2017
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How To Pick a Horse's Hoof

Credit: Photo courtesy of EasyCare, Inc. The shoeless hoof can expand and contract the way nature intended. To be comfortable barefoot, your riding horse needs the right kind of trimming plus thoughtful management.

Best Barefoot Strategies

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Hoof-Heat Detector

As more and better hoof-boot designs begin to hit the market, horse owners will find it easier to explore the no-shoes option. Boots aid in the transition from shoes to barefoot, plus provide ongoing protection when horses are ridden over the roughest ground.

Strategies for 'Going Bare'

  • Mar 20, 2017