Barefoot Horse Keeping: The Integrated Horse

by Anni Stonebridge, Jane Cumberlidge

Overview

Barefoot Horse Keeping provides a practical, accessible, and objective guide to barefoot horse keeping. The book draws on empirical research and the authors' 25 years experience delivering barefoot hoof care, saddle fitting, behavioral training, and rider coaching. The topics covered include the Barefoot philosophy, the herd and the environment, hoof trimming, diet and nutrition, and equine anatomy and biomechanics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785001734
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	09/08/2016
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	675,310
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 2.50(d)

About the Author

Anni Stonebridge has a background in psychology and healthcare, is certified by the UK Natural Horse Care Professionals organization, is a qualified saddler and approved saddle fitter for Lavinia Mitchell Saddles, and has extensive experience in behavioral training and coaching. Jane Cumberlidge has a background in practice-led research, is a School of Barehoof Strategy UK certified Hoof Care Professional, and is an approved saddle fitter for Lavinia Mitchell Saddles. Providing individual, planned, and integrated hoof care, Anni and Jane are members of Barefootworks, the UK's oldest independent hoof care co-operative in support of industry regulation.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 6

2 Trimming 16

3 Environment, Herd and Human Interface 37

4 Diet and Nutrition 91

5 Equine Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy 110

6 Transitions 152

7 Troubleshooting 167

8 Final Thoughts 205

Reading and Resources List 206

Index 207