Barefoot trimming
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From barefoot to shod and back – top showjumping stallion takes it in his stride
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Horse owners reminded of the ‘bizarre’ lack of regulation of barefoot trimmers
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‘He hates having shoes on’: tiny barefoot horse bought unseen scoops two major wins
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More movement found in unshod hooves, but study doesn’t claim ‘barefoot is better’
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John Whitaker: ‘I’m giving barefoot a go – that it’s cheaper appeals as a Yorkshireman’
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‘Going barefoot has made my horse faster and better,’ says five-star showjumping winner
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‘I saw the horses getting sounder’: first findings from study into barefoot v shod horses’ movement
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Saddle up and go exploring in these great hoof boots
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Bitless and barefoot proves best for Conor Swail’s ride Vital Chance De La Roque
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‘Her feet are like rocks’: going barefoot pays off for this seven-year-old mare
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Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter
Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off over the winter months during a break from work? Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...
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Feeding a barefoot horse — what’s the secret to success? Spillers explains... *Promotion*
Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a barefoot horse for optimum health
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H&H question of the week: to shoe, or not to shoe — should my horse go barefoot?
Rick Farr of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares his expert advice on the pros and cons of going unshod with horses and ponies
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Barefoot versus shoes: what's the verdict?
The approach to perfect hoof health has become contentious, at times even a combative discussion between shoeing the horse or keeping it barefoot
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Licensed barefoot specialist 'lamed horse'
An equine podiatrist and licensed barefoot instructor has been convicted of illegal farriery after he applied "equine wraps" to a cob's hooves
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Have your say on barefoot trimming
The public is invited to comment on new standards for barefoot trimming — or equine barefoot care as it will now be known
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Barefoot trimming regulations move a step closer
New standards for barefoot trimmers, drawn up by farriers, vets and trimmers, will be out for public consultation next month
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Barefoot riders to tackle 260-mile ride
Sarah Braithwaite from north Wales and Nic Baker from Exmoor will spend around 17 days on the trek from Mold to Brayford on Exmoor.
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Minimum standards for barefoot trimming of horses agreed
Vets, farriery officials and barefoot trimmers have described a meeting to develop minimum standards for barefoot trimming as “positive” and “constructive”, but some farriers are still unhappy
