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,
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,