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Date Posted: 15:15:35 02/20/08 Wed
Author: Melissa
Subject: Sites on natural trim
In reply to: Cathy 's message, "Barefoot Friesian" on 07:34:35 02/20/08 Wed

http://www.equinextion.com/id21.html
http://www.equinevoices.org/hoofcare.php
http://www.b2bhoofcare.com/b2b_06a_faq_01a.htm

Above, are some site you can refernce as a start to understanding the natural trim process. there really is some good information on them.

Good luck...




>Hi all:
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>Thanks for your responses. I rode my Friesian this
>afternoon and though he is not sore, I am concerned
>because his hind feet seem to be cracked and ridged.
>The farrier was there on Monday and I clearly
>explained to the Barn Manager that I think there could
>be a problem with his feet. He said the 1st 2-3
>months are hard with the transition and all is fine.
>In short, I think his feet look terrible!
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>Can you please explain about diet? We feed him
>pellets that are found here in Europe called Hypona.
>Is anyone familiar with this?
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>He is not bleeding and not showing any soreness both
>on a hard surface (we checked for a few minutes
>outside as he normally rides on soft footing in the
>arena - no problems). Does anyone know how long the
>transition takes? What are some danger signs? I was
>also told he should be ridden on a hard surface for at
>least 10 minutes before and after exercise to increase
>blood circulation.
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>Thanks again.
>
>Cathy
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>>Hi,
>>
>>My gelding is barefoot and doing great. I don't
>>usually put on shoes unless they have some issues with
>>soft soles, frequent abcesses or feet that just don't
>>generally hold together. I do however only use a
>>professional farrier. I have seen too many horses go
>>lame with incorrect trimming and it's just not worth
>>it. You may feel as if you are saving money, but if
>>it causes a vet call for lameness it's not worth it.
>>Good luck with your barefoot baby!
>>
>>Marilee

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