Health · 3 min read
Supplements and what I do for my horses at risk of laminitis
Noticing the early signs of laminitis After finding hoof rings on one of my horses last week, I sat down and ran…
Hoof Care
Barefoot hoof care, trimming, abscesses, laminitis rehabilitation and rider stories.
Health · 8 min read
Seedy Toe in Horses: The Simple Fix and Long-Term Solution
Learn how to treat seedy toe in horses and address the underlying causes. A simple, practical approach to healthier hooves and long-term…
Articles · 5 min read
Aiming for self-trimming horse hooves
By Cynthia Cooper A self-trimming horse is a barefoot horse that wears their hooves naturally, without the intervention of tools to maintain…
Health · 1 min read
The Art and Science of Feeding Horses with Carol Layton
Feeding horses is both an art and science so Carol Layton of Balanced Equine explains how common mineral deficiencies can be solved…
Hoof Care · 3 min read
Radius Rasp makes hoof trimming easier
I became aware of the Radius Rasp by Evolutionary Hoofcare recently, and after a few months of trying it, I loved it so much…
Articles · 4 min read
How to Avoid Laminitis
The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high…
Hoof Care · 4 min read
How Minerals Affect Horses Hooves
By Carol Layton – Balanced Equine There are many factors that influence the type of hoof a horse will have; these include…
Health · 2 min read
New Mineral Mixes
Essential minerals I have been using a custom mineral mix devised by Carol Layton, an independent equine nutritionist, for several years now and…
Hoof Care · 5 min read
A tribute to Kaya Femerling
Kaya Femerling was a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner with a huge passion for helping horses, and people. She ran a thriving practice…
Articles · 5 min read
Barefoot and Bridle-less
by Liz Mitten-Ryan I feel strongly about this topic as I have a herd of fourteen warmbloods that have lived without bits…
Health · 5 min read
The Plight of Ponies By Vanessa
At an agricultural field day, I came across a small metal pen housing cute young miniature ponies. Three of them were in…
Hoof Care · 5 min read
Paddock Paradise
Jaime Jackson’s book, Paddock Paradise inspired me to implement a new approach to keeping my horses that encourages more movement and in…
