pPlease don't shout- how to find a farrier for barefoot advice but not 'airy fairy'

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Sorry for the title but i want some advice on the possibility of my arthritis 9 yr old going bare foot, if it would help relive her condition etc but i really don't want to speak to someone that is full of mumbo or a bit 'new world' ish!

Sorry if that offends but I'm after genuine advice not jumping on a band wagon. I'm just not sure where to start, my farrier, another farrier, vet, barefoot person...?

Any advice?
 
Of course it will help her - being barefoot reduces the concussion for a start....but I am offended by your wording - I am a practical person, not 'airy fairy' so I will allow you to investigate and make your own findings as others have done before you....I will not offer advice to someone with preconceived ideas and prejudices!!! Do your own research!!
 
There is this guy called Andrew Bowe over here in Aus. He is a qualified Master Farrier (normal, stock standard, traditional, every day farrier) who has started going barefoot.

He has the only barefoot rehabilitation centre in Australia and has a wealth of knowledge which he would love to share. He does phone consultations for people not in Aus too.

Here is his website, if you have any questions. If not, it makes a really interested read. :)

http://www.barehoofcare.com/barefootblacksmith.html
 
Alyth said:
Of course it will help her - being barefoot reduces the concussion for a start....but I am offended by your wording - I am a practical person, not 'airy fairy' so I will allow you to investigate and make your own findings as others have done before you....I will not offer advice to someone with preconceived ideas and prejudices!!! Do your own research!!
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I am not calling everyone that has gone bare foot airy fairy but have spoke to and read quite a few people that seem to go on and on in a way that i just find a bit over bearing. That could be about any subject in life not just this.

The fact that i am interested means that i believe in it and am thinking of my horse not just following a fashion as some people seem to do throughout life. Sorry if i offended you.
 
BWa said:
Speak to your farrier, mine has been great through the process and is the one who first identified 'bone changes' in my boy.
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EstherYoung said:
Try your farrier first - they're not the devil y'know ;) You never know, you may have a progressive open minded one.
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Thank you, I'm glad i asked now as my farrier is at the yard this morning so will see what his opinion is.
 
Offend as many people as you like, so what?

Everyone's experience is different. You will find a way I'm sure. The web is a wonderful place in which ones mind can decide for itself based on facts or fiction depending on how you look at it.

Many roads lead to Rome as they say. Some easier than others.
 
There are more and more farriers who are sitting up and taking notice, so they have learned about diet, conditioning etc. Mine is a real anti specially trained trimmers, as he has had to rebuild feet savaged by Strasser people, but he trims very well without making a song and dance about it. He doesn't stand back and look at balance etc, he takes it all in while he is approaching the horse and chatting!
He is a bit of an egotist though, no-one can do it like he can ;) but the renowned top farrier who trained him has now researched barefoot and can advise on diet etc. There is another one I know of in Mid Wales a friend uses so they are about, just ask. I prefer a registered farrier to a trimmer just in case I do need to have shoes fitted for whatever reason (and I do think the training is more comprehensive).
 
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