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here is a link that describes who Dr. Robert Bowker is

 

http://www.thehorseshoof.com/Art_Bowker.html

 

Also, google Dr. Chris Pollitt Phd DVSc MSC of the Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Science, University of Queensland Brisbane Australia . This investigator using freshly prepared cadaever horse hooves compared shod and nonshod specimens measuring blood flow. The application of shoes resulted in a visible dramatic reduction in blood flow and alteration in the physiology of the horse's hoof. Despite the obvious implications of this work, it has not affected the veterinary or farrier practices within the horse community significantly.

 

Another vet, Dr. Thomas Teskey, also has strong opinions on the damage done by nail-on metal shoes; he can be found on the Easy Care site and has a small, free trimming book....he can also be googled.

 

I am the original skeptic and don't much believe testimonial accounts....but when I see improvement with my own eyes, that is backed up by current veterinary research, then I start to pay attention.

 

Karen

 

Hope that helps.

On 8/5/08, Karen Standefer <kstandefer@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi, Karen.  Not to get into a barefoot vs shod argument, but can you please provide these studies?

 

Thanks,

Karen

S. Oregon

 

 

From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 10:22 PM
To: Mary Krauss
Cc: ridecamp
Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] feeling depressed about underrun heels....

 

Studies have shown that nail-on shoes compromise the blood flow to the hoof by 50%, and pinch the circumflex artery.