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Ann Ramsey Equine Rehabilitation Ann Ramsey earned a Bachelors degree in Animal Science from Calpoly, S.L.O. She's an AAPF Accredited Ann Ramsey is a lifelong horsewoman.

She graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 2006, with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Equine Science. Currently Ramsey focuses on therapeutic farriery and equine rehabilitation. She is an AAPF accredited farrier and focuses on therapeutic shoeing with modern materials, tools and computer software. Additionally, Ramsey holds a cert

ification in Equine Rehabilitation from the Animal Rehab Institute in Florida. She works with veterinarians creating therapeutic exercise protocols for horses, helping them return to work after injury. Given her dual perspectives she is relied upon for educational seminars, clinics and online classes.

I just learned of the recent death of my college professor and Hall of Fame Farrier Gene Armstrong. He was the greatest ...
10/01/2025

I just learned of the recent death of my college professor and Hall of Fame Farrier Gene Armstrong. He was the greatest horseman I’ve ever met, and the nicest teacher.

His Equine Science class was where I first learned about trimming. And I picked up my first rasp while he taught me and my fellow students the basics of trimming.

I met him again in more recent years at educational conferences. I learned more about him in the years after graduation. He was one of the first people to teach Farrier Science at the college level. A legend here in America but also beloved and revered by farriers in Europe and all over the world. He will be deeply missed.

The link below is an article about him from The American Farriers Journal.

https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/14707-copy-of-hall-of-fame-farrier-gene-armstrong-passes-away?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1_Y8UumorFbjqe9RV9Y6gtWuOzNQk4uLSIe021mxbA73DH_M5pdRb_KVU_aem_q65HKSMH1vJVTxhZMZJm7w

Warning ⚠️ ‼️ ⛔️ The images below were sent to me. I don’t normally comment on misinformation about Hoofcare. However wh...
07/01/2025

Warning ⚠️ ‼️ ⛔️ The images below were sent to me. I don’t normally comment on misinformation about Hoofcare. However when I see something that is dangerous enough to cause bodily harm to horses, as an educator I feel I must.

According to a consensus of scientific data, peer reviewed research and expert opinion, there are no true “constants”in horses hooves. There are simply too many variables which influence the position of P3 inside the capsule.

These factors include, palmar angle of the pedal bone, disease processes such as Laminitis, Navicular disease and syndrome, injury, club foot, soft tissue injuries, abscesses, fractures, moisture content of the capsule, shoeing, diet, hormone imbalances etc. Even things like age, breed and work load, can have an effect on the bone position within the capsule.

If you used this belief that all horses from drafts to mini’s have a distance of 1cm between the external tip of the frog and the tip of P3, you could cause some serious harm. If you used this as a trimming reference, one would hit blood, but also one could truly mutilate the horse by hitting bone. Something that could threaten its life.

It is best to follow the majority of practitioners who use scientific data, peer reviewed research, and who have the proper experience and credentials to be considered experts in the field of Farrier Science. If anyone would like a short list of experts I’d be happy to provide that.

https://youtu.be/wUXbbDqskn4Offered for your consideration. 16.1h 2017 gelding Perry aka “PIKCAIN” sired by 2019 and 202...
08/11/2024

https://youtu.be/wUXbbDqskn4

Offered for your consideration. 16.1h 2017 gelding Perry aka “PIKCAIN” sired by 2019 and 2020 stallion of the year Pikko Del Cerro. His stallion Pikko Del Cerro was a supreme grand prix horse campaigned by Ann Wilcox.

Perry is a 2 time conformation champion at the American Hanoverian Inspections. He won his class as top foal and then was champion again as a 2 year old. With three incredible gaits, 8’s on his walk, and beautiful body he is a truly outstanding example of the Hanoverian breed.

Perry is currently training second level movements. He also enjoys trails and has a special talent for jumping. Ready to go in any direction. Perry does need an intermediate or advanced rider. X-rays a available upon request. Call 510-517-5998 additional trail videos and meet and greet video included here.

Asking 50,🥕🥕🥕 obo.

His Trail video
https://youtu.be/DeTb3tKp2sw

His meet and greet video

https://youtu.be/3NjGoPUqk18

Offered for your consideration. 16.1h 2017 gelding Perry aka “PIKCAIN” sired by 2019 and 2020 stallion of the year Pikko...
08/11/2024

Offered for your consideration. 16.1h 2017 gelding Perry aka “PIKCAIN” sired by 2019 and 2020 stallion of the year Pikko Del Cerro. His stallion Pikko Del Cerro was a supreme grand prix horse campaigned by Ann Wilcox.

Perry is a 2 time conformation champion at the American Hanoverian Inspections. He won his class as top foal and then was champion again as a 2 year old. With three incredible gaits, 8’s on his walk, and beautiful body he is a truly outstanding example of the Hanoverian breed.

Perry is currently training second level movements. He also enjoys trails and has a special talent for jumping. Ready to go in any direction. Perry does need an intermediate or advanced rider. X-rays a available upon request. Call 510-517-5998 additional trail videos and meet and greet video included here.

Asking 50,🥕🥕🥕 obo.

His Trail video
https://youtu.be/DeTb3tKp2sw

His meet and greet video

https://youtu.be/3NjGoPUqk18

Full sale video
https://youtu.be/wUXbbDqskn4

I loved teaching at the Santa Rosa JC Farrier Science class! Thank you RT Goodrich for having me as a guest lecturer. Th...
24/10/2024

I loved teaching at the Santa Rosa JC Farrier Science class! Thank you RT Goodrich for having me as a guest lecturer. The students learned about lameness, and shoeing to resolve lameness and injury.

This is the key 🔑. The bell curve. All of life, biology exists and can be described in a bell curve.
05/09/2024

This is the key 🔑. The bell curve. All of life, biology exists and can be described in a bell curve.

Recently a barefoot group labeled as a “cult”. But is this true? It’s a question that needs answering, as some people fe...
02/09/2024

Recently a barefoot group labeled as a “cult”. But is this true? It’s a question that needs answering, as some people feel they are a legitimate source of information. While many others feel their beliefs are deviant from the scientific consensus on the treatment of Laminitis.

First let’s define a cult and then compare. Does the term “cult “actually describe the group?

A cult is defined as a group of people devoted to a set of beliefs and practices which are considered unusual or deviant from society. They are characterized by the following traits:

1. A Charismatic Leader

Cults are often characterized by a charismatic leader, who is followed without question. The leader controls the beliefs, behaviors and customs of the other members. The Leader has absolute authority without meaningful accountability.

2. Isolation

Isolating members and penalizing them for leaving the group is common. They often create an “us vs the rest of the world”mentality which is problematic and isolating to the members.

3. Unquestioning Faith

Members must have complete faith in the group and the leader. Anyone suspected of harboring doubts or questions is shunned or ostracized.

4. Manipulation

Cults can become dangerous and often hurt and manipulate their members. The use of highly emotional language, shaming, bullying and abuse are part of the process. They can also exploit members for money, labor etc.

5. Indoctrination

Cults have indoctrination programs in which members must go through a transformative process. They must become educated in the cults beliefs and practices.

6. Absolute Authority

There is no tolerance for questions or critical inquiry.

Above is a short list. However to me it appears there are similarities.

In the Barefoot group there is a Leader whose authority is not truly questioned.

Critical thinking and meaningful accountability is not tolerated by people considered outsiders. In this case it’s the entirety of “the equine world”. I have numerous sources who say asking a question, or persisting in a debate resulted in them being kicked out of the group.

Often people who challenge the beliefs of the Barefoot group are labeled as part of the “equine world” that hasn’t “woken up”. Creating an “us vs the equine industry” mentality.

The group’s beliefs are considered deviant from the countless studies and decades of veterinary research into laminitis. “Stop the chop “is the slogan. And the group recommends leaving long toes for the entirety of the laminitis rehabilitation process.

The Leader espouses beliefs and practices. Such as “laminitis is caused by trimming only!” or “there is no such thing as rotation of the coffin bone!” or that the length of the horse’s toe has no effect on the tension of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon……

These false proclamations help no one. And sadly only reveal an inability on the part of the leader to understand or define the regional anatomy and function of the hoof capsule.

The emotional pleas, punitive threats towards “ Vets, Farriers, and Trimmers” and attention grabbing posts are emotionally manipulative.

Sadly, this kind of communication is highly persuasive. Especially to horse owners looking for real help with their laminitic horses.

To be described as a cult is a serious claim. However, when critically assessed, this Barefoot group does indeed have some of the essential traits.

The intention of this post is not to create more divisiveness. My goal is to help horses and horse owners. If practitioners like vets and farriers were to adopt some of these anti-scientific practices, it would cause harm to laminitic horses. The horses must come first. Hopefully this is food for thought.

References:

1. Wikipedia

2. Dictionary.com

Great read.
26/07/2024

Great read.

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22/07/2024

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