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RE: [RC] barefoot trim - Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF

Yet another view on the subject, just food for thought . . . (I'm not 
necessarily an avid proponent of either method, just trying to keep an open 
mind).

http://www.equipodiatry.com/article_barefoot_v_shod.htm



Carrie 
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-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
Behalf Of Terry Banister
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:44 PM
To: Steph Teeter; ridecamp camp
Subject: RE: [RC] barefoot trim

"Barefoot" is a 24/7 lifestyle for the horse. The "trim" is just one aspect 
that allows a horse's hoof to function fully as it is designed by nature. And 
yes, it can be different than a farrier's "Pasture trim."  There is no question 
by now that some people can, and do, successfully campaign their horses totally 
barefoot, and many others have had good results with temporary hoof protection 
products for training/competition.  But the successful "Barefoot" lifestyle has 
some definite requirements, and not everyone is in a position to fulfill those 
needs ! 

One of the main requirements to keeping natural hooves healthy is movement. 
Confining a horse for days and weeks at a time in a 12x24 stall, while standing 
in poorly drained footing of feces and manure will not work!! (Think of ones 
own fingernails after having hands in dishwater for half an hour!) Yet, think 
of how many horses you know of that live this way! Their owners (at least 
endurance horses get movement!) do not know it matters, or cannot provide dry, 
spacious living area for each horse. It also helps horses to be in the company 
of other horses so as to move each other around, but that too is rarely 
possible. It has been noticed that within weeks of being gathered into holding 
pens or adopted out, formerly free-roaming Mustangs begin to show the hoof 
problems of domestic horses. It is the modern horse-keeping practices that ruin 
the natural hoof! 

Steel shoes work for the humans. Steel shoes hold the hoof together when the 
horse is being forced to live in the wrong conditions, and not getting enough 
movement to stay healthy. (Nature designed the hoof to have about 20 grazing 
miles per day). Steel shoes raise the hoof off the ground, therefore, no pain 
when stepping on rocks after living in soft, mushy stalls. Steel shoes keep the 
foot at the same state of levelness for as long as they are attached. So steel 
shoes are frequently left on for 8-10 weeks, and barefooted horses should have 
leveling/trimming checked every 4-5 weeks, especially if performing.  By hiring 
a farrier to take responsibility for the horses feet, the owner only needs to 
know how to write a check. Qualifies/certified barefoot trimmers are still not 
available in many areas, and the owner may not have the knowledge/ability to 
care for hooves themselves. Farriers can also get more money by applying steel 
shoes. These are only some of the reasons why steel shoes work for the general 
horse owner. But if you still want to know more about successfully keeping 
horses  healthy without steel shoes, 

Pete Ramey is one of the current gurus on the Natural, Wild-Horse Barefoot 
trim. He has not only devoted his life to the study of horses natural hooves, 
he is also one of the best at explaining/sharing the knowledge. His DVD series 
has even been praised by farriers, and his book, "Making Natural Hoofcare Work 
for You" is straightforward and full of pictures. If anyone has a question in 
their mind about their horses succeeding with the "Barefoot Lifestyle," they 
could not go wrong by starting their quest with Pete Ramey, and if what he has 
to say makes sense, there are all the other relevant names that will pop up and 
pull you further into the rabbit hole. 

Terry
"May the Horse be with you"







To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: steph.teeter@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] barefoot trim
Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:24:32 -0600

Can somebody explain the principles of the bf trim?

I've seen some great results, and have a lot of respect for those who 
can manage to compete and keep their horse's feet in good shape. I'd 
like to hear a little more of the pro's.

Steph

(tho I seriously doubt I could keep my horses here barefoot - too 
much rock on range and trail)

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