A lot of times we hear about horses losing shoes or “trying barefoot” and the horse is just crippled. No one wants to see their horse uncomfortable! Fortunately, there are ways we can set horses up for success when transitioning to barefoot, and get the foot as healthy as possible beforehand, as well as support them and keep them comfortable after pulling shoes. It doesn’t have to be just “cold turkey” barefoot.
So what can that look like?
Jen Rakas, Anna Drabble, Sara Hunt and I chat about ways to improve chances of success when an owner decides to take their horse barefoot. Ultimately, we talk about the horses comfort being paramount to all of us – and ways we can help make that happen.
You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under “The Humble Hoof,” or directly at this link.
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