The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high altitudes can increase the potential for laminitis as the day and night temperatures fluctuate, along with the amount of sunlight and daylight hours. For example, if you live in the southern states of Australia, northern …
Is learning hoof care on your radar? For some, caring for their horse’s hooves involves the occasional check, clean, and a visit from the farrier/barefoot trimmer/equine podiatrist every month or two. Many owners are now trimming their own horses to either save money or be more responsible for their horse’s care overall. Whatever role you …
New Book by Pete Ramey Care and Rehabilitation of the Equine Foot Just in time for Christmas, Pete’s new book is going to the publisher as soon as the last two chapters are final. This book is everything any of us could have asked for, and much, much more!! A New 5xx Page Textbook with …
Last month I talked about being friends first with your horse and how ‘peer attachment’ is an important concept and part of the Friendship Training Program. “Mutual grooming is one of the most important acts for cementing the relationship between two horses …. It is an indicator of the strongest bond within an equine family …
Barefoot Endurance Success Deb Ryan and her horse Karisma, took out 1st Heavy Weight and Best Conditioned at the WA State Champs after 160kms all barefoot, no boots required. Belinda Taylor (ACEHP) started trimming Deb’s horses and says “Deb has been trimming Karisma herself since September last year and doing a fantastic job. She says that …
New Donkey Trimming DVD Pete Ramey have just released a new DVD set dedicated entirely to the hoof care of donkeys. You can read all about it at https://www.hoofrehab.com/DonkeyHoof.htm Laminitis Research DVD In the DVD Finding A Cure For Laminitis you’ll meet some of the current researchers funded by the animal health foundation and get …
