Barefoot trimming
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‘Her feet are like rocks’: going barefoot pays off for this seven-year-old mare
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Saddle up and go exploring in these great hoof boots
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Farriers' anger over proposed qualifications for barefoot trimmers
Farriers are objecting to plans for new standards for barefoot trimmers
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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
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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.
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‘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
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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
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Farriers hold barefoot trimming conference
The Worshipful Company of Farriers is holding a one-day conference to discuss objectively the issues surrounding barefoot trimming
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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
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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
