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You Are Here: Home > Hoofcare > Articles Hoofcare Articles & Information Professional Opinions... Equine Veterinarians: Research, Studies & Opinions (Shoes vs. Barefoot) Top Equine Professionals: Prefer To Go Bare! (Read Their Opinions) What's New? The Cure for Domestication (New Article Jan-01-2007) Nearly all wild/feral horses maintain soundness throughout their long lives. Why is it that only 10% of our domesticated horses are clinicially sound? What can be done to change this? Hoof Infections (New Article Jan-01-2007) Your hoofcare provider or farrier tells you that your horse has thrush... or fungus... or yeast. What is it, and what can you do to get rid of it? Find out the latest info here... General Information What Is Wholistic Hoofcare? The art of considering "all parts" of the "whole" organism. What does this mean? Is Wholistic hoofcare some kind of new "fad"? Living Requirements For Horses Tried and true, time-tested requirements for optimal health and longevity. The Barefoot Transition Period Will a horse become sore when shoes are removed? Learn why this happens and what you can do to help. The Wild Horse vs. The Domesticated Horse What are the major differences between wild/feral horses and the domesticated horse that pertain to health, soundness and longevity? Navigate Our Hoof Care Section: Information— Articles Pictures Test Your Hoof     Knowledge! Services— Consult/Trim Documenting Demos Workshops Hoof Boots Training Rate Sheet 2007 Schedule Resources— Find A Local     Trimmer Printouts Products IL Study Group     (Yahoo Group)

Freedom Of Movement: Why is it so important? Stalling your horse can take many years off his useful lifespan and weaken his body structure enough to be prone to injury. Find out why... Horse Training and Hoof Handling Prepare your horse for trimming and take these steps to ensure that trimming is not stressful for your horse or your hoofcare practitioner or farrier. Thrush in Equine Hooves The Thrush Busters Study Group looks at the causes, treatment and prevention of thrush, a bacterial infection in equine hooves. Your Questions Answered! (by Cheryl Sutor, M.H.G.) Do Low Heels Cause Navicular Disease? There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there regarding navicular disease... is this one of them? How Do I Handle My Young Horse's Feet? Although this question is about young horses, these principles apply to all ages. How Do I Get Started In Wholistic Hoofcare? Interested in learning more or becoming a hoof care practitioner? Here's some resources to get you started... Veterinary Articles Breaking Traditions: A Veterinary Medical and Ethical Perspective by Dr. Tomas Teskey, DVM on his view of the Veterinarian's Oath. Freedom For the Feet: De-Shoeing Horses by Dr. Tomas Teskey, DVM on the process of pulling shoes. Bringing The Sparkle Back into Crystal's Life by Dr. Tomas Teskey, DVM on navicular disease and nerving.

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