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By Carole Herder Did you know that some equestrian sports still ban barefoot horses? Only last year a barefoot horse owner was disqualified at Blair Castle International Horse Trials in the Working Hunter Championship for being un-shod. I was also catching up on the 2014 rules for The Tevis Cup (100-Miles-One-Day Trail Ride) where they…
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By Carole Herder It’s was not surprising that the 31st Annual Horse Expo at MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – THE STOMPING GROUND OF OUR ESTEEMED DR ROBERT BOWKER would have some well educated forward thinking attendees. Questions asked and audience participation was really inspirational as I ran through my presentation on barefoot hoof care. Hearing encouraging…
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More from Dr. Thomas Teskey’s – Breaking Traditions: A Veterinary Medical and Ethical Perspective On the Modern Day Usage of Steel Horseshoes One of the greatest damages that occurs because of the application of steel shoes to the horse’s hoof is the greatly reduced circulation within the hoof, and the diminished return of blood back…
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By Carole Herder Just because your horse is, for the most part, silent doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk to her. I have taken two different approaches with my horses. There was a time when I was silent because they were silent. I would go the barn or the paddock and be with them, spend time…
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Most of us have heard of a ‘bucket list’. How about creating a horsey bucket list? Below are some suggestions that we think all riders and horse lovers should try at some stage. See how many you have done, or would like to do. Or better yet, how about making your own list! 1. “Join…
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Dr. Thomas Teskey’s opinion on if all horses can go barefoot from – Breaking Traditions: A Veterinary Medical and Ethical Perspective On the Modern Day Usage of Steel Horseshoes Some owners believe their particular horse, or perhaps some breeds of horses, are intolerant of being barefoot. No doubt, these people have had experiences with horses…
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By Carole Herder Much of the sensory relationship you have with your horse will be with sight and touch. You will get a sense of your relationship from how he responds to your touch. If he flinches and moves away he is sending you a message. If he leans into you, there is a message….
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By Carole Herder I came across two great places recently that actively promote barefoot in horses and where you can go riding on one of their wonderful healthy creatures. Cypress Trails Equestrian Center, near Houston, Texas, maintains around 50 horses, all of them barefoot. The owners’ passion is endurance riding but to make a living,…
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Carrying on with Dr. Thomas Teskey’s – Breaking Traditions: A Veterinary Medical and Ethical Perspective On the Modern Day Usage of Steel Horseshoes, he discusses concussion and the use of pads with steel shoes… So, let’s reduce concussion to keep our horses from this damage…? Pads fitted to the hoof between sole and steel shoe…
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