Was late starting the day and then I saw a foal and then I was even later starting work. But look, a tiny big foal!
And the view at Martini Stud today.
Why choose Scoot Boots?
- allows your horse's hooves to function as nature designed while offering protection
- saves you money
-breathable
-lightweight
-offers great traction
- sporty design for competition
- show legal for showjumping
To order visit www.caballo.co.za/sizing or click the link in my bio. Currently for sale at R3700 per pair
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I think it's safe to say that we have figured out the winning recipe for getting Thoroughbreds sound over stones, here's Fifi choosing to walk over them even.
Shedding season is fast approaching! If you're in a particularly dry area you might start to see this after the first rains. It might alarm you but it's actually perfectly normal. The frog will shed too but should grow back quickly provided the horse's diet and hygiene are good.
Do you know what's normal and not normal for your horse's feet?
To learn more we have designed the perfect online courses to help you! Get 50% off all our courses using the coupon code Barefoot50, valid until 3 September.
To view our course options and sign up visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course
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Facts about our Online Hoofcare Courses (read to the end for a fun surprise!):
- Our courses are mobile-friendly, you can go through them at your own pace from anywhere in the world
- If you live almost anywhere in Africa you can pay via EFT and avoid Paypal
- Our courses are based on over 25 years of collective experience trimming in various different environments around South Africa dealing with various hoof and health challenges
- The Sustainable Hoof Course allows for homework assignments to be assessed
- We cater for both visual and auditory learning preferences
- We currently have three options:
The Sustainable Hoof Course - a comprehensive course designed for anyone who wants to know all the ins and outs of Hoofcare and at the same time, healthy and holistic horse-keeping
Hoof Hygiene Course - A short course for the average horse owner, includes tips to help improve the quality of your horse's hooves even in less than desirable circumstances.
Individual Modules - If you aren't sure yet if you wish to commit to the full Sustainable Hoof Course or you just want to view certain modules, these are available for purchase individually.
-10% of the profits of all courses sold will go towards our upcoming rural community projects based in and around South Africa
- Last but not least, get 50% off any of our course options using the Barefoot50 coupon code at check out, this code expires on 3 September 2022. Visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course to view our course options
Look at this beautiful heel-first landing displayed by Tammy Swart and her horse! Did you know that Scoot Boots can promote a heel-first landing? Did you know that this is the healthiest way for your horse to land? Do you know what to do if your horse is not landing heel-first?
With every Scoot Boot order up until 21 July we will donate R100 to Retreat 2 Eden and give you a free raffle ticket to stand a chance to win The Sustainable Hoof Online Hoofcare Course!
To place your order visit www.caballo.co.za/sizing and to view our online course options visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course
The day we couldn't decide which straps looked better so we put many on 😜
In other news - we've wrangled things a bit and our Scoot Boots have increased to R3500 instead of the initially anticipated higher price. We are also fully stocked on all popular sizes and some of the larger and smaller ones.
Visit www.caballo.co.za/sizing or email [email protected] to order or for further info
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We have some exciting news!
1. If you have already signed up to any of our online courses - please check the Horse Handling and Trim with Me chapters for the new videos on these topics. In case you missed it we also have three dissections from The study of the equine hoof that were uploaded to The Sustainable Hoof Course a little while ago.
2. We have extended our 50% off coupon code until 3 July - use the code Barefoot50 at checkout to get any of our courses at half price
To view our online course options please visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course
The rasp that cuts through granite! We are placing another order for our favourite Cody James Rasp. This rasp lasts approx 3-6x as long as normal rasps but with about 50x the pleasure😜
Available in light, medium or most aggressive blades.
Full set: R2100
Replacement blade: R1600
To order please email [email protected]
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A couple of days ago I saw an opportunity to be helpful. I was working in Hogsback and noticed a pony with a rope tied tightly around its lower jaw, being ridden by a well-meaning young boy with his friends watching. I presented them with the 20 year old rope halter I keep in my car for emergencies, and spent a fair amount of time making sure that they knew how to tie it up properly and even more importantly, that the pony would respond well to the new aids.
I cringed, really not wanting this pony to be ridden but knowing that I couldn't stop it from happening even if I suggested it, and that I'd have to merely help the things I could right now and try not to worry about the rest. There are so many things wrong with this pony but I couldn't fix all of them right there.
I phoned Michelle from Amatrac Uluntu immediately after to see if she knew the pony and the boys, and if she'd be able to keep track of them. She bumped right into them on the way home and reported that the pony's demeanor was much more bright and happy in comparison to the pictures I sent her, and that the boys were very happy too.
This sparked my interest to help more with the equines in the area. I have plans to figure out a sustainable way to get some sort of padded bareback pad onto these horses, and I have also consulted with Maretha from Ridder Equine Supplies & Services to get some ideas on how to turn the weaved halters that Amatrac Uluntu is making into functional bitless bridles.
I don't believe that bits and saddles are the answer here, especially after seeing the response this pony had to the new equipment, and the fact that the children aren't used to saddles anyway. While a saddle and proper bridle might be better than what the average person has, with bits, saddles and girths come a very high possibility of saddle and girth sores, poor saddle fit and mouth pain.
Should you wish to assist in any way please visit the Amatrac Uluntu page or go to https://amatrac.wixsite.com/amatracu
A little preview of one of two new and exclusive dissections by @the_study_of_the_equine_hoof which were recently added to The Sustainable Hoof Online Hoofcare Course.
We are constantly thinking of ways to improve the course - on demand we will soon be adding a "Watch Me Trim" lesson.
We have also further extended our 50% off discount for all of our courses and manuals. You can use the code Barefoot50 at check out when you pay with PayPal or you can contact us for an invoice. The code expires on 3 July.
Click the link in my profile or visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course for details of our various course options.
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As a horse owner are you be able to pick up the signs of Navicular Syndrome? If your vet were to do an MRI scan, x-ray or other form of diagnostic procedure, would you be able to understand what's going on? Do you know the pros and cons of all of the possible treatments? The Sustainable Hoof Online Hoofcare Course will teach you about conditions such as Navicular, Laminitis, Sidebone, Ringbone and so much more!
Our affordable but comprehensive course is designed to help the horse owner as well as various equine professionals to better understand all things hoof, it also helps you to prepare for trimming your own horse's hooves and may fill in the gaps if you are already trimming.
To sign up please visit www.caballo.co.za/online-hoofcare-course
When did you last see frog growing out of its zone? For me this is the second time ever and the first time was over a decade ago. What do you think causes this to occur?
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#barefoothorse
#holistichorse
#naturalhorse
#farrier
#barefoottrim
#equinepodiatry
When you're cleaning out your horse's hooves do you ever wonder what you're really looking at? Can you identify each structure and confirm that they are indeed healthy? Can you identify the signs of a poor diet by looking at your horse's hooves? Do you know when a structure is overgrown?
If your answer is no, we can help you!
From today until 4 April 2022 get 25% off The Sustainable Hoof Online Hoofcare Course.
Visit the link in my bio for details and use the coupon code TSS25 at checkout.
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It's like magic! I didn't even have to do anything to trim Sarel's hoof, it just came off! 😂
Or maybe this is what happens when you forget to take before pics...
I've never trimmed such a content sheep, I think he thought he was at the spa for a massage and pedi!
#sheep #dorper #dorpersheep #barefoottrimmer #farrierlife #farrier #farmlife
Perhaps not 100% sound but still a beautiful heel-first landing from this horse walking through town. He's not bad-looking either for a horse who probably exists more due to the works of nature than that of man.
It is hard to accept that in poverty-stricken drought areas where there is also a lack of education and a degree of skepticism, that ones hands are mostly tied with regards to how much one can do to help. But, I feel that my hands are just as tied in affluent areas, and I feel even more helpless to be frank.
This horse is in pretty decent condition in relation to others in the area. By law he shouldn't be walking around loose, and whatever is making him lame should really be addressed and probably won't be. Hopefully he gets over it on his own and it doesn't worsen.
But, is he really living a worse life than a horse that is kept in a stable most of its life with access to a few hours a day in a tiny paddock, and then gets ridden 6 days a week and is expected to perform? When this horse acts out because he is uncomfortable or unhappy due to living circumstances so far departed from what he needs, he is punished for speaking up. He must perform because that's what his owner paid good money for.
Who really lives the worse life?
PS I know that not every competition horse lives the life described above, kudos to the owners that go the extra mile to find the right balance - this post isn't for you.
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Have you ever met a horse who loved an apple as much as this guy?
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The "bitey" Cody James Hoof Rasp in action! Perfect for hard, dry hooves and saves you money by lasting 3-6 times as long as normal rasp with the option of replacing the blade.
R1850 (full set)
R1550 (replacement blade)
R280 (plastic handle)
Option of light, medium or aggressive blade - we recommend the aggressive blade if you are used to trimming or the medium or light if you're starting out and working mostly on soft hooves.
For orders please email [email protected]
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An abscess, discovered while cleaning out the hoof. There was another crevice in the heel bulb, this horse has had it rough!
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Barefoot Thoroughbred Fifi walking home on the gravel road. Here she is navigating the shale - no shoes, no problem!
Is your Thoroughbred barefoot? Show us what they can do with their feet!
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