Cindy Valoura - Cross Equine Consulting, LLC

03/20/2025

Although Jaime Jackson began advocating for more natural horse care practices with the release of his 1992 book, "The Natural Horse: Lessons from the Wild," along with susbsequent books including Paddock Paradise, it does seem that real change will take place when universities, veterinarians and governmental bodies recognize that housing horses in stalls is a form of abuse and outlaw the practice.

The article from yesterday's "Daily Mail" in London' shares that 'research shows horses are miserable and stressed when kept in stalls because they do not like living alone.' Read the full article here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2999859/Why-horses-say-neigh-stables-Research-shows-animals-left-miserable-stressed-single-boxes-not-like-living-alone.html -message-field

03/18/2025

Seven months into being barefoot. As I explained to the horse owner, the curved deformity of this hind hoof would resolve in time. By mimicking the natural wear patterns of the Great Basin wild horses we allow the body to receive signals from the ground that make sense rather than the chaos of shoes getting in the way. As a result the body can know where and how to place the new hoof material.

The hoof is a dynamic part of a living organism that receives feedback from the ground. Don’t nail or glue things to it.

03/18/2025

Five weeks since the last trim.

Diet, movement over abrasive terrain and horsemanship that doesn’t impede the natural gaits are having an impact. The natural trim is only one of the four pillars of NHC (natural hoof care). Seven months into barefoot transition.

03/17/2025

I carry, fit and sell Scoot Boots. The new TheraRide boots are impressive in their performance, comfort, ease of cleaning (just rinse) and they staying on better than any boot I’ve encountered. Thanks to client Rob Heldreth for his feedback on how they are working for he and his horses who have transitioned to barefoot this year.

03/17/2025

03/14/2025

02/27/2025

02/24/2025

I have room for a few new horses within 1.5 hours of Youngstown, Ohio for natural hoof care services. If you know of anyone looking for NHC send them my way. 732-977-9388. I also do phone consultations which can be great for owners looking to understand what may be compromising their horse’s health and hooves.

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas to all! Happy birthday, Jesus! May we all remember the reason for the season. God bless you and yours. 🎁

12/20/2024

"Mr. Jackson, You gave us the proof
That there is nothing more beautiful
than a natural hoof.
You opened our minds on this amazing course
to learn the spirit of the Natural Horse...."

(part of a poem presented to Jaime Jackson from the "Class of Dec. 2010" following the last day of training camp....)

11/12/2024

A reminder that it is not hoof dressings, glue, shoes, tar, paste, adhesives or any sort of ‘hoof armour’ that results in healthy hooves that can easily move over abrasive material such as those on the wild and free-roaming horses living naturally in the U.S. Great Basin. Get the diet, trim method, environment and lifestyle right and your horse can improve just as this one did. If you have questions about feeding any horse or pony in your care, go to AANHCP.net and explore the articles.

Photos by and trimming of Audrey (resulting in the ‘after photo’) by renowned hoof and horse care expert, author Jaime Jackson.