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Don’t Read This If You Shoe Your Horse

October 6, 2012 by Stephanie Krahl

Medieval TimesMedieval Times

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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Filed Under: Barefoot Hoof Care, Best of Soulful Equine Tagged With: Equine Extremist, Horse Care Strategies, Horse Management, Natural Horse Concepts, Wild Horse Model

Revealed: How to Deepen Your Relationship With Your Horse

August 27, 2012 by Stephanie Krahl

How to Deepen Your Relationship with Your Horse

Ransom, Stephanie and Faith

Picture this – you walk out to halter your horse. She doesn’t offer to come to you so you decide to try the “bucket of grain” bribe technique.

As you shake the bucket to make a little noise, your horse looks up, pointing her ears toward you. Then she goes about her business – ignoring you and continuing to eat grass. You think to yourself, “I’ve seen people get their horse to run to them. How come mine won’t do that? I have a bucket of grain. Isn’t that enough?”
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Filed Under: Best of Soulful Equine, Life and Mindset, Natural Horsemanship Tagged With: Horse Care Strategies, Personal Development

What is a Wild Horse Model?

July 5, 2012 by Stephanie Krahl

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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Filed Under: Barefoot Hoof Care, Natural Horse Care Tagged With: Horse Care Strategies, Natural Horse Concepts, Wild Horse Model, Wild Horses

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Trim Your Own Horse’s Hooves

March 9, 2012 by Stephanie Krahl

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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Filed Under: Barefoot Hoof Care, Best of Soulful Equine Tagged With: Horse Care Strategies, Natural Hoof Care Practitioners, Personal Development, Unconventional Horse Care

Why a Horse With Metal Shoes Is Dangerous to Herself and You

February 25, 2012 by Stephanie Krahl

horseshoes
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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Filed Under: Barefoot Hoof Care Tagged With: Horse Care Strategies, Horses and Fear

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