Health · 1 min read
An idea for padding pony hooves
With founder in ponies being a real problem at this time of year, especially now we’ve had so much rain and spring…
Hoof Care
Barefoot hoof care, trimming, abscesses, laminitis rehabilitation and rider stories.
Health · 7 min read
The truth about laminitis
by Annemaree Woodward © When one of my donkeys, Sergeant Pepper, succumbed to laminitis in the spring of 2006, I was shocked.…
Health · 10 min read
Using homeopathy to help acute laminitis – Pippin’s story by Kaya.
I went away for a few days to visit a friend, so had to ‘leave’ my ponies in the paddock 24/7. Normally…
Health · 4 min read
Laminitis Recovery
Amazing Founder Rehabilitation through hoof trimming and wholistic care. Most vets and horse owners consider a severe case of laminitis to be…
Hoof Care · 2 min read
Make Your Own Safe Hoof Stand
This safe and easy to make hoof stand was put together from items you can find at most recycling shops or even…
Health · 6 min read
Hoof Abscess – when being ‘kind’ is cruel
While reading the book ‘Perfect Partners’ by Kelly Marks (an excellent book by the way) I was struck by a very true…
Hoof Care · 4 min read
A CURE FOR SEEDY TOE
Seedy toe seems to be one of the most common afflictions to a horse’s hooves and can best be described as a…
Hoof Care · 2 min read
Easy Hoof Bath to Make in Minutes
With the current drought a hoof bath for daily soaking will not only keep your horse’s hooves healthy and supple, but easier…
Hoof Care · 9 min read
Donkey Hooves — A Hoof Trimmer’s Perspective © Glenn Wilson
“The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes”. The donkey and horse version of the above is,…
Health · 1 min read
Carla’s Rescue by Hoof Care Course
Fortunately for Carla, the 12 year old shetland pony mare, her condition was discovered just prior to the TAFE Hoof Care Course.…
Hoof Care · 1 min read
The Sound Hoof – Horse Health from the Ground Up
by Lisa Simons Lancaster This is the ideal introductory book into the world of natural hoof care. It offers a road map…
Hoof Care · 2 min read
Feet First: Barefoot Performance and Hoof Rehabilitation
by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite This is a well written and easy to understand book that is perfect for all those…
