Recent content by riverdancer49

I agree, horses the bare foot way is more natural, but we agree that particular set of conditions sometimes determine what is best for the horse. My retired quarter mares feet are doing just fine since her shoes were pulled and she is trimed every sis weeks. The correct diet makes a difference...

$30.00 for a trim here in Virginia, USA, should be done every 6 weeks. Checked out your website with pixs, really enjoyed. Benjamin is a beautiful boy. You can find my pixs at http://community.webshots.com/user/bev19491

A trim is $30.00. I have seen the Old Macs in use. One of the problems with me using boots on my horses is the maintanance. I trail ride almost every three day weekend Spring and Fall. We ride through creeks and mud, between 15 and 20 miles. The boots have to be taken off and cleaned each...

Bev from Virginia USA. Yes, we are having the same difference of opinion in the USA as to shod or barefoot. We do have a program that Farriers go through to be accredited. My farrier has been through this program and also every so often goes to clinics to learn what is new. But as you said there...