I bless the hoss from hoof to head -
From head to hoof, and tale to mane!

I bless the hoss, as I have said,
From head to hoof, and back again!

~James Whitcomb Riley
 

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Trimming Based on the Physiology of the Hoof

Welcome!!

My name is Erin, I started performing the natural barefoot trim a little over 7 years ago. I wanted to better educate myself on the “form to function” aspect of the hoof. Over the years, I have studied, and worked on many cases. I have learned that the hoof is an ever changing part of the horses anatomy. How your horse lives, what your horse eats, and lots of other things we never think of, play a large roll in your horses hoof.

Important to the success of the barefoot trim is balance and shape. Included in the objectives are: 1) shortening the hoof wall and heel to the outer edge of the concave sole for best hoof conformation, and 2) applying a rounded bevel "mustang roll" to the bottom edge of the wall to allow for a correct break over (the moment when the foot tips forward as it begins to lift off the ground) and to prevent chipping and flaring of the wall.

There is some research which indicates removing horseshoes and using barefoot trimming techniques can reduce or in some cases eliminate founder (laminitis) in horses and navicular syndrome!

I am dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse by providing a natural approach to the maintenance and rehabilitation of your horse.

Your horse’s hoof is the foundation of its wellbeing.  Careful attention to their maintenance is an important aspect of the care you give your horse.  My goal is to help you create optimum health for your horse from the ground up. I utilize techniques which encourage the hoof to function optimally, restoring the inherent strength and health to your horse’s foot.

What do you have to lose by giving the natural hoof trim a try?  Think of all there is to gain.  How does preventing your horse from developing many common hoof lameness and health problems sound?  Or how about added speed, agility, endurance, increased traction , and longevity?  Think about it for your horse, look into it the natural hoof trim.  I would like to share  more information on the natural hoof trim, here are my favorite websites CLICK

ttp://www.barefoothorse.com/
 

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