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Issue 40 is jam-packed full of amazing articles — with 20 extra pages!
COVER STARS: Nichola Gaines: Louie Who? From constantly throwing shoes and unrideable to endurance riding and fit, Nichola Gaines explains how some simple lifestyle changes have helped them turn their lives around for the best…
Georgia May: Educating owners to take control of their horse’s future! Our editor was invited to participate in a 3-day Horse & Hoof Care Owners Workshop in Wales… Here are her thoughts on how it went
Julie Driver: The Barefoot Human for the Barefoot Horse! We all strive to be good, if not great, horsemen and women, and being supple in the saddle is a hugely important part of this. But, whilst most of us spend our time worrying about our hips and our posture, Julie Driver explains why we should be focusing on our feet as well…
Nicola Cocorocchio: Let’s Get Grooming: Thieves – The Essential, Essential Oil! “If I could choose only one essential oil to have in my life, I would choose Thieves Essential Oil, EVERY SINGLE TIME! That is quite a declaration, I know. But let me tell you why…”
Desirée Sher: From Illness to Wellness: A journey of healing with my beloved horse! 3 years after meeting her heart horse Skye, Desirée Sher shares their story of rehabilitation, through the bad times and the good…
Scent Horses Australia: Scent Horses Australia was established in 2022 by Cortney McCartney and Dee Horwood after training their first “sniffer horse” in 2011. Find out how you can integrate scent training into your schedule…
Louise Seymour: Life-Guiding for people with their animals! Louise Seymour from Animal Awareness tells us about the animals that helped shape her life and work, and the beautiful connections that can be formed through animal communication…
Rachael Smith: Committing to Succeed! Diagnosis after diagnosis after diagnosis, and still no better (in fact worse) than when you started… Sound familiar? Rachael Smith tells us all about her barefoot journey with Arthur, and how going natural saved him from so much pain…
Kornelia Borkowska: Politics of a Traditional Livery Yard! Sometimes in the Barefoot world, we forget that traditional values still even exist, but the hard truth is that traditional horse husbandry is still very much the norm… The fight for our horses’ well being is not over!
Charlie Bransden: The World According to Winston! Winston tells us about his owner’s lifestyle changes for him and his brothers in a funny article sure to put a smile on your face!
Daniel Reeds: Swedish rider becomes the first Scandinavian to win the world’s toughest horse race! The Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race, thundered across Mongolia’s steppe from the 2nd to the 11th August. In one of the closest ever races, a Swedish rider Linda Hermann, took home the win.
Garry Hinton: It’s not just about taking the shoes off! Have you ever wondered why some horses don’t wear shoes on their hooves? The question perhaps we should be asking ourselves is, “Why are horses still wearing shoes?” By Garry Hinton, HMIS Instructor, BHM Barefoot Specialist, TTouch practitioner and Zoopharmacognosist IA
Mary-Anne Punnett: Mind, Body & Soul! Mary-Anne tells us about the importance of getting each part of our horse’s health right, for optimum performance and well-being…
Horses Inside Out: Young Horses, Horses Inside Out Conference 2024! Find out about the HIO conference taking place in February 2024, focusing on skeletal maturity and bone health…
Ula Krzanowska AKA the Hoof Architect: Why do photos lie and how not to get misled? Ula Krzanowska brings us some of her expertise on how to correctly take photos of our horses’ hooves, and how discrepencies between the photos can mess with our measurements…
Safe Haven For Donkeys: Saving Donkeys from the Egyptian Brick Kilns! Safe Havens for Donkeys is easing the suffering of hard-working donkeys in Egypt, whilst introducing welfare management to their owners…
Hoof Boot News: Trial & Error — Sometimes it’s not easy to get the right fit first time round, not to worry, the Hoof Bootique talks you through it…
Trimmer’s Tips: When having your horse trimmed, here are some helpful handler tips on how to have an effective, safe and pleasant trim for you, the trimmer and of course the horse! Common every day issues such as thrush and itchy skin can be hard to manage… How often should you pick your horse’s foot out? HM have some more top tips!
Hoof Boot Competition and Win a digital artist’s image of your horse!
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