Barefoot literature

[ecrozier]

Can someone point me in the direction of a 'beginners guide'? I'm particularly interested regarding effect the hoof shape (natural vs shod) can have on structures further up the leg....

 

[Brownmare]

Pete Ramey's website www.hoofrehab.com has some very good articles on it. He also sells books and dvd's which I'm told are excellent

 

[Dab]

I've just finished watching the Pete Ramey DVD Under the Horse, and can highly recommend it. Really easy to follow and understand. Pretty basic, walks you through what to look out for and the structure of the hoof, whats important, the internal structure, right through to trimming, case studies etc.

Actually i can't recommend it highly enough! I've got a number of books on the subject but struggled with them all, so now after watching the DVD i will go back and see if they make sense.

 

[Oberon]

Can someone point me in the direction of a 'beginners guide'? I'm particularly interested regarding effect the hoof shape (natural vs shod) can have on structures further up the leg....

Dr Bowker.

http://www.coronavistaequinecenter.com/publishedarticles.html

Nic Barker has been blogging about this for a while

http://rockleyfarm.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/hooves-and-bodies.html

Robbie Richardson (who will happily provide info if you contact him)

http://www.rockfoot.com/lameness.html#biomech

Dr Kerry Ridgeway

http://www.drkerryridgway.com/articles/article-hl-heel.php

Steve Leigh is a trimmer who is currently doing some personal research on added weights to the hoof causing a fulcrum stress to the joints.
http://www.natureswaynhc.co.uk/

http://www.drkerryridgway.com/articles/article-hl-heel.php

Pete Ramey's book has all this stuff in it, if you want to invest

http://www.hoofrehab.com/care_and_rehabilitation_of_the_equine_foot.htm

You could also contact Hilary Clayton for articles (and share them with everyone else )

http://cvm.msu.edu/research/researc...erformance-center/personnel/dr-hilary-clayton