Before we consider how many boots your horse may need, let’s take a look at the balance of the horse. Horses are naturally downhill, so their forelimbs support the majority of their weight. Because they carry between 60 and 65 percent of their weight up front, a horse puts more strain on its front limbs
This is one of the most common questions we are asked and while we would love to give you a straightforward answer, there is not a singular ‘BEST’ hoof boot. The question I suggest is “which is the most suitable hoof boot?” because the answer is dependent on the hooves we are fitting. So which
Dr. Jennifer Gill and Gabriella Lynn of the Western Kentucky University Equine Science Department (WKU) completed the first independent university study comparing hoof boots to traditional metal shoes. Results confirmed what those in the horse community have been witnessing for years. Hoof Boots benefit horses – by providing comfort, protection, shock absorption and minimizing potential hoof damage. The study, which
Guest Blog with Nick Hill Nick Hill is a natural hoof care practitioner, trained with AANHCP and a registered instructor for Liberated horsemanship. He has close to 20 years experience in natural hoof care and shoeing. Facebook | Website What happens/ changes when you remove horse shoes? When you remove nailed-on metal shoes, the heart rate decreases,
If your barefoot horse struggles with hard lumps of ice and snow under his hooves, hoof boots are a great way to protect his feet. Riding your horse in wintertime can also be dangerous due to the risk of slipping on snow, ice and uneven frozen ground. Although letting your horse wear hoof boots –
As a horse owner, I have been using Parkers Equine products for almost two years. It was only during writing a recent article recommending their products did I realise it would be helpful to have them available, as they didn’t have a stockist in Ireland. I am delighted to welcome Parkers Equine to our range!
What you need to know Right now, we’re approaching Winter, the seasons are changing, and so are your horse’s hooves. If you’re in a slightly damper climb as we are in Ireland, you do get used to the rain, but there is still a distinct growth in rainfall from November onwards. This time of year,