Does anybody know Barefoot trimmer Nick Bart???? something

[Dressagebabe]

Hi,
Does anyone know the name of Nick Bart...... something!!! she is based in Devon and apparently one of the UK barefoot trimming experts, do you know her full name and anything about her system.

 

[houdini]

Her name is Nic BARKER and she is meant to very good. Her website is barefoothorses.co.uk. i have only met her twice but she was training a farrier to trim the second time I met her!! I use a barefot trimmer in Somerset who is also excellent.

 

[Dressagebabe]

Thanks for your help with her name! is your horse still barefoot? if so do you hack regularly, trouble free, also do you find your horse's soles go soft with all this rain? sorry to ask so many questions but i bought a horse that its sort of bare foot but is struggling so I don't know whether to persevere or put shoes on!

 

[houdini]

I have 6 barefoot. Competing up to advanced medium. Mine can go across gravel, roads whatever. You need a proper trim though and be prepared to condition the feet properly. Give Nic a go before you put shoes on, I know she hunts and does long distance on hers barefoot.
My horses are fine in the wet - they are out in day no problem, however I am very careful to keep toes rasped back and correct angles in the foot!