“Those who do a lot of work on more abrasive surfaces, such as sand or tarmac, may not need trimming quite so regularly,” reasons Emma. “Most barefoot horses can continue to work as ...
there is no regulatory body for barefoot trimming – but UK organisations like the Equine Podiatry Association say they are trying to provide a “professional group” that owners and other ...
Equine podiatrists are specialists in barefoot hoof care. They are able to provide trimming and general barefoot advice, but must not fix a shoe of any kind to a horse’s hoof. Trimming of a hoof ...