Make the right choice for your horse with insight from a barefoot expert and three riders who’ve tried both options.

Horses raised barefoot with sufficient movement, or those in ongoing endurance training, or that live in large enclosures in dry climates, often have tough digital cushions, and their heels can be trimmed (or will naturally wear) down to the level of the sole.

The benefits of going barefoot vary from horse to horse, but can include improved circulation to his feet, enhanced traction, a better way of going and stronger, healthier hoof growth. If you’ve been considering the barefoot route, there are several things to think about.

2008年7月23日 · Barefooted, booted horses now dominate the world of endurance racing, where traveling at speed over rugged terrain is the norm. You can also find shoeless horses in many other lines of work and areas of competition, including Western performance.

Although there are many advantages to going barefoot, it’s not viable for all horses. In this article, we’re going to find out why. You can’t simply whip off a horse’s shoes and hope for the best—going barefoot is a transition that takes time and patience if it’s to be a success.

2023年11月28日 · Some horses can go barefoot even while being ridden regularly, while others depend on shoes to stay sound under a heavy workload or in challenging terrain. There are also horses who are barefoot much of the time, and only use …

2024年12月20日 · Advantages of a barefoot horse include improving quality of hooves, reduced leg concussion and no lost shoes; hoof boots can be beneficial

2024年11月19日 · “In order to keep a horse in work and barefoot, the (arena or riding) footing needs to be forgiving—free of rocks and not too abrasive,” says Dryden.

2023年3月3日 · We typically don’t ride our horses barefoot on pavement, but I decided to research the topic to find out if it’s safe. Horses can walk on roads barefoot, and most tolerate short trips over the pavement with no issues.

2014年2月19日 · It might raise a few eyebrows, but Marc Blouin is finding going barefoot works when it comes to his band of thoroughbreds. Marc-Andre Blouin didn’t necessarily start out with the intention of racing all his horses barefoot. But since the horseman started, it’s been an ideal fit.

2019年5月24日 · The perfect barefoot trim is an elusive and illusory premise. There is a very good reason why Trim is part 4 of “Keeping the Ridden Horse Barefoot”. I have previously described the 4 pillars of barefoot performance- they are Diet, Exercise, Environment and now finally I’m going to talk about Trim. The perfect barefoot trim.

2017年9月21日 · The journey to becoming a barefoot performance horse needs to focus on more than just your horse’s feet. Here’s how a whole horse approach helped one FEI rider and her horse make the transition. More and more people in the performance horse world are taking a serious look at the many benefits of barefoot hoof care for their performance horses.

2009年10月4日 · If you just ask your horses to walk for a trail ride, occassionally trot /canter on parts of the trail with good footing, a barefoot horse will do fine. Especially if they have days off in between rides.

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2015年1月29日 · If your horse is to be kept barefoot, make sure they are getting a barefoot trim and not a pasture trim. Barefoot trimming is typically more conservative (it’s really such a simple trim). Pasture trimming aggressively trims the sole and frog, which can cause tenderness on …

To be comfortable barefoot, your riding horse needs the right kind of trimming plus thoughtful management. Find the right trimmer. A barefoot horse needs trimming every 4 to 6 weeks, and a traditional pasture trim or prep-for-shoeing isn’t the same as …

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2022年11月11日 · To condition a horse to barefoot riding on the road, you must make the transition extremely slowly. Begin by slowly introducing the horse to soft ground without shoes, gradually increasing the time spent on rougher surfaces. Observe the hooves carefully and ensure proper nutrition throughout.

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