Barefoot trimming

Things to consider before removing your horse’s shoes this winter

Is it right for shod horses to have their shoes taken off 
over the winter months during a break from work? 
Richard Stephenson MRCVS weighs up the options...

Feeding a barefoot horse — what’s the secret to success? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers’ equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed a barefoot horse for optimum health

H&H question of the week: to shoe, or not to shoe — should my horse go barefoot?

Rick Farr of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares his expert advice on the pros and cons of going unshod with horses and ponies

Barefoot versus shoes: what's the verdict?

The approach to perfect hoof health has become contentious, at times even a combative discussion between shoeing the horse or keeping it barefoot

Licensed barefoot specialist 'lamed horse'

An equine podiatrist and licensed barefoot instructor has been convicted of illegal farriery after he applied "equine wraps" to a cob's hooves

Have your say on barefoot trimming

The public is invited to comment on new standards for barefoot trimming — or equine barefoot care as it will now be known

Barefoot trimming regulations move a step closer

New standards for barefoot trimmers, drawn up by farriers, vets and trimmers, will be out for public consultation next month

Barefoot riders to tackle 260-mile ride

Sarah Braithwaite from north Wales and Nic Baker from Exmoor will spend around 17 days on the trek from Mold to Brayford on Exmoor.

Minimum standards for barefoot trimming of horses agreed

Vets, farriery officials and barefoot trimmers have described a meeting to develop minimum standards for barefoot trimming as “positive” and “constructive”, but some farriers are still unhappy

Farriers' anger over proposed qualifications for barefoot trimmers

Farriers are objecting to plans for new standards for barefoot trimmers

Regulation planned for barefoot trimmers and dentists

Defra, Lantra and the British Equine Veterinary Association have come together to create new recognised training standards for barefoot trimmers and equine dentists

Call for recognised training for trimmers and equine dentists

The government's body for skills training is calling for recognised industry standards for equine barefoot trimmers and dental technicians after a survey revealed significant variation within the professions.

‘Strasser’ trimmer successfully appeals against sentence

Suffolk horse owner Mary Jo Kowalski has successfully appealed against her original sentence after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering in 2006

Barefoot trimmers to get code of practice

Rogue barefoot trimmers are to be curbed with a new code of practice for equine hoofcare being drawn up by the National Equine Welfare Council

Farriers hold barefoot trimming conference

The Worshipful Company of Farriers is holding a one-day conference to discuss objectively the issues surrounding barefoot trimming

Strasser student fights conviction

A woman found guilty of cruelty after pony trimming her pony's feet in accordance with the Strasser method is appealing against her conviction

Court hears Strasser welfare case

A woman has been accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a laminitic pony after applying the Strasser trim to its hooves

The pros and cons of going unshod

Working a horse without shoes is becoming more common, with some owners finding their horses are better without shoes, but farriers warn it won't suit every horse

Daring to go barefoot

The contentious subject of barefoot trimming continues to cause debate – but could it suit your horse?

Controversy over "alternative" hoofcare treatment

Controversy grows after ILPH issues warning over Strasser Method of DIY hoof trimming