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Pony Magazine Publishes An Educational Piece on Barefoot from Trelawne Equine

Published on June 14th, 2013

Handling Horses Safely

Published on June 7th, 2013

Whether you handle horses regularly or simply take part in horse riding lessons occasionally safety precautions around horses are crucially important. Sometimes though we assume novice horse handlers are those the most likely to be at risk, experience around equines can lead to us being too laid back around our horses and ponies, potentially placing [...]

A Little Bit About Laminitis

Published on May 10th, 2013

The rain-shine weather we are experiencing in Britain at the moment can predispose many horses and ponies to suffering from Laminitis. Laminitis is a condition affecting many horses and ponies in the UK, particularly currently during the spring and early summer months when the grass is of optimum quality as a result of the typical [...]

Horse & Hound Veterinary Clinic Reports on “Is Barefoot any better?”

Published on May 3rd, 2013

This week’s Horse and Hound features an article discussing barefoot equines titled “Is Barefoot any Better?” The piece covers a range of issues including; natural hoof shape, wild horses, considering hoof shape, breed and diet and the barefoot performance horse. It is great to see the topic discussed by national press and covered by the [...]

Barefoot Horses Now To Compete in Man Versus Horse

Published on April 26th, 2013

The Man v Horse Marathon began in June 1980 following a chat over a pint (or three) in the bar of the Neuadd Arms Hotel. The then Landlord, Gordon Green overheard two men discussing the relative merits of men and horses running over mountainous terrain. The enterprising Gordon, never one to miss an opportunity to [...]

Equestrian Business Magazine Features the Barefoot Survey

Published on April 19th, 2013

Equestrian Business Magazine features the barefoot survey conducted by Trelawne Equine. The survey itself attracted over 600 replies from owners of both shod and barefoot horses providing valuable views, opinions and experiences regarding barefoot hoofcare and shoeing horses. For full details on the survey’s results please visit the Trelawne Equine website or click on the [...]

Check out Chief!

Published on April 12th, 2013

Barefoot Chief is owned by Karen Chaton, an endurance rider based in Nevada, USA. Karen and her Spanish Arabian TBR Granite Chief have won the AERC National Mileage Championship twice. Chief was also awarded the Arabian Horse Association Distance Horse of the Year Award and has received honors as an XP Gold Medal horse and [...]

Can Every Horse Go Barefoot?

Published on March 29th, 2013

Whether every horse can go barefoot is a hotly contested subject amongst horse owners and hoof care professionals alike. The most frequently heard answer is that “every horse can go barefoot, but not every owner can!” This is because shoes often provide a convenience for the horse owner that allows the hooves to be maintained [...]

Is Paddock Paradise an Achievable Concept for 24/7 Turnout?

Published on March 24th, 2013

The Paddock Paradise system, or track system, is a natural way of keeping horses that imitates wild horses and their herd life. The method is favoured by many owners of barefoot horses but has benefits for most equines. Ideally, barefoot horses should be kept out at pasture 24/7 but with good shelter, water and forage [...]

Saturated Feet is Another Reason to Go Barefoot

Published on March 20th, 2013

“Water is the enemy” says farrier David Nicholls, and horses are routinely at risk of saturated hooves in Britain’s Climate. “The equine feet are like sponges; they soak up all of the moisture from the environment they’re in.”, says Nicholls. Problems can be caused by effectively nailing shoes to rotting, saturated hooves causing the hoof [...]