| The Natural Trim Methodology |
The horse’s hoof is its shock absorber and
means of locomotion. A natural approach to
trimming the horse is all about setting the
hoof up to be used and worn the way
nature intended without the use of a shoe to
impede progress. Our horses do not travel
the miles and miles of their wild cousins,
therefore it is up to us, as caretakers /
owners, to help the hooves achieve this as
naturally as possible by utilizing a trimming
method which uses the wild hoof as its
model. We need to recognize that the hoof
itself has “inherent natural healing
mechanisms we must work with and not
against” (Jaime Jackson, Founder:
Prevention and Cure the Natural Way; Star
Ridge Publishing).
means of locomotion. A natural approach to
trimming the horse is all about setting the
hoof up to be used and worn the way
nature intended without the use of a shoe to
impede progress. Our horses do not travel
the miles and miles of their wild cousins,
therefore it is up to us, as caretakers /
owners, to help the hooves achieve this as
naturally as possible by utilizing a trimming
method which uses the wild hoof as its
model. We need to recognize that the hoof
itself has “inherent natural healing
mechanisms we must work with and not
against” (Jaime Jackson, Founder:
Prevention and Cure the Natural Way; Star
Ridge Publishing).
All hooves can be trimmed based on the wild hoof model. Of
course results will vary based on the individual horse,
environment, diet, and genetics. Immediate results are not
guaranteed. Transitioning hooves, especially those with any
issues, takes TIME. How much time depends on the horse but
it is recommended that the horse be trimmed four weeks after
the initial set-up trim and then start on a 6 week schedule
depending on growth. This interval ensures that the hoof can
begin to re-model and heal itself. You do not want to wait until
the hoof “looks bad” and you see signs of excess growth
(flares, cracks, chipping, etc.) because the damage has already
begun; hoof production slows down which in turn weakens the
walls and therefore sets the progress back.
This maintenance schedule may be lengthened accordingly if
the horse is provided with ample movement on a surface that
will allow hoof wear such as gravel, rocks, etc. Additionally,
horses that are truly transitioned, ridden often or at least
allowed the optimal turn-out conditions only need a touch up
trim now and then.
course results will vary based on the individual horse,
environment, diet, and genetics. Immediate results are not
guaranteed. Transitioning hooves, especially those with any
issues, takes TIME. How much time depends on the horse but
it is recommended that the horse be trimmed four weeks after
the initial set-up trim and then start on a 6 week schedule
depending on growth. This interval ensures that the hoof can
begin to re-model and heal itself. You do not want to wait until
the hoof “looks bad” and you see signs of excess growth
(flares, cracks, chipping, etc.) because the damage has already
begun; hoof production slows down which in turn weakens the
walls and therefore sets the progress back.
This maintenance schedule may be lengthened accordingly if
the horse is provided with ample movement on a surface that
will allow hoof wear such as gravel, rocks, etc. Additionally,
horses that are truly transitioned, ridden often or at least
allowed the optimal turn-out conditions only need a touch up
trim now and then.
The information
provided within is not
intended to medicinally
prescribe or diagnose in
any way, nor is it meant
to be a substitute for
professional medical
advice or treatment.
We suggest you consult
your veterinarian before
pursuing any form of
treatment for your
animals.
provided within is not
intended to medicinally
prescribe or diagnose in
any way, nor is it meant
to be a substitute for
professional medical
advice or treatment.
We suggest you consult
your veterinarian before
pursuing any form of
treatment for your
animals.
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