HM Barefoot Specialist. Licensed & insured, offering naturally balanced hoof care. Covering Beds, Herts, Bucks & surrounding counties.
07/03/2025
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Horses evolved to cover vast distances over varied terrain.
Their hooves were shaped by movement, not by human intervention.
Just like water smooths a stone, miles of movement on different surfaces create a strong, balanced hoof.
No sharp edges.
No unnatural angles.
So why should we look to evolution when caring for our domesticated horses? 🤔
Because the closer we keep them to what nature intended, the more they thrive.
This applies to their overall health, not just their hooves.
Wild horses adapt to their environment.
Their hooves wear down naturally in response to movement and terrain.
When trimming, we should aim to replicate this natural shaping.
Strong. Balanced. Functional.
Simple ways to introduce more varied terrain and movement:
✅ 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🏞️🌾
Grass, gravel, sand, and dirt all help hooves wear naturally.
✅ 𝗚𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 🚶♀️🏃♂️
If riding isn’t an option, walking provides movement without weight on their back.
✅ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🪵🪶
Work on grass, gravel, or sand to simulate different terrain.
✅ 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 🪵⛅
Logs, rocks, and small jumps encourage natural movement patterns.
Respecting your horse’s natural needs builds balance, strength, and resilience.
