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Barefoot Hoof Care by Soulful Equine

Barefoot is best for decreased equine lameness. The hoof is the most important part of your equine companion’s anatomy because without a healthy, strong hoof, she’s less likely to survive. This is why it’s important to understand how to care for your equine partner properly – so you can decrease, if not eliminate, most common equine lameness issues.


It’s common knowledge that a horse usually wears shoes, but it’s not so common knowledge that any equine can go barefoot.

Don’t Read This If You Shoe Your Horse

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Think back for a moment. What caused you to believe that barefoot is best for your horse?

I bet that once you invoked your critical thinking skills, and became knowledgeable about the subject, there was no turning back. As a result, you realized you had to learn continuously, become a thinker and a problem solver.

Since you believe bare is better for your equine partner, do you occasionally run into someone who thinks you’re high on drugs? Crazy? A tree hugger?

At first, human nature takes over – your ego surfaces and you’re ready for battle.

Once the dust settles, you take a step back to see things from their point of view. Plus, you were once in their shoes (no pun intended).  You think, “They love their horse, too.”
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What is a Wild Horse Model?

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Wild Horse Model
A common term that floats around natural horse care circles is wild horse model.  Put simply, it means modeling an environment for the domesticated equine that mimics that of a wild horse’s habitat.

This concept can vary because there’s no “one” wild horse model. There are models which are more optimal for the domesticated horse, but there isn’t just one.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Trim Your Own Horse’s Hooves

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Trim your own horseStephanie Krahl trimming her horse Ransom

Just imagine how wonderful it would be if you had the knowledge and physical ability to trim your own barefoot horse.

You think to yourself, “I’m athletic, smart, great at research, and my horse loves me, so why not?”

Now – what on earth would cause the thought of trimming your own horse to enter your mind in the first place?

I can think of several reasons.  Does this scenario sound familiar?

As a naturally minded individual, you decide to find a natural hoof care professional for your equine companion.  You’ve done your research and your expectations are high for hiring a professional.
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Why a Horse With Metal Shoes Is Dangerous to Herself and You

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It was a beautiful day in the fall of 2009 in Texas. I’d been preparing myself and my young three year old, Ransom, for his first début in the limelight. He’s such a big ham and loves to be the center of attention, so to him it was an adventure.

I pulled up to the barn Ransom would stay in at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX and then got ready to unload him.

Although he was such a young horse, I felt confident he was prepared. Additionally, I knew our partnership was strong enough to handle any surprise that cropped up.
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Why the Barefoot Horse Never Lies

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Why the Barefoot Horse Never Lies

Picture this, your farrier or natural hoof trimmer stops by to trim your horse. As he drives up to your barn, you glance at the clock and realize you lost track of time. In a rush, you throw on your coat and run out the door to greet him.

As you approach the truck from the passenger side, he rolls down his window and you say, “I’ll be with you in a minute. I have to get Jewels out of the pasture.”

As you approach Jewels’ living area, you call out her name. She stops eating grass and looks toward you with ears forward, happy to see you.

She meets you half way, then offers to gently put her nose in the halter you’re holding. From there, you and Jewels head to the barn for her hoof care pedicure.
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