A very proven tool for Medial- Lateral Balance with Angulation
today Danny Finnegan of Orangevalle Ca. Demonstrates his newest version of the Finnagan Guage Have to say Ive had some pleasing results in anew approach to balancing the hoof. details and write up soon to follow let me shre a couple of photos before and after
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Pilot Hill Estates Client Reserve Wine
Every month a outstanding client recieves a Promotion of a bottle of Wine
Saturday, July 2, 2011
HoofWorks Logo SAE
Monday, April 11, 2011
A Simple way of tracing your horse's hoof
Saving time by not going back to the rig to size up a shoe or Hoof Boot
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Self Test Hoof Soreness Quick Tips
This Observance is my daily bread, I'm not a horse physic, but an observer to making a horse sound and comfortable.
My Finding and Research to be brought forward into book format soon. The findings are interesting that horse soreness and lameness to founder does not seems to be so much apparent on horse's of the dry desert hard ground Nevada, Arizona, Australia. Environment and Nutrition are important but then Lack of domestic feeds and only of Natural range feeds seems to be the key. Famous Words " we kill them with Kindness".
Seeing this study, a more Wet Environment seems to be the cause of more Hoof Soreness and problems. Hoof Protection is a must either a home made pad, Shoes , or Boots. BAREFOOT IS BARE 100% and the weakest part on a Horse through all the Evolution is its Feet. I still cant figure out why we were created without clothes? Humor .....
As I drive around the countryside and backroads. to the Valley floor, I can Indentify a sore horse - lame horse by the way the horse is standing.
Here is your Quick self check tips you can observe yourself:
Indentify your horse's hoof soreness by knowing your horse each time you walk by your horse either to feed them or just a slight defference out of your corner of your eye. Seems you'll notice a horse sound will have a nice light spring -bounce to its walk
Short stepping, short stride, point of one leg forward, the Horse going around a path such as a road being barefoot and going to softer ground, so not acullay going the shortest distance from A - B but the least amount of ground pain to the Animal.
Horse;s seems to stand more, not so alert not running to thier food, a very slow walk stance, a bit of dull eyes, short stiff walks .
A lot of this you can see like I do by driving in your car and see this in someone else's horse pasture.
In depth hoof soreness testing can be done with pressing your thumbs onto the sole area surrounding and frog area to see response or Hoof testers, a Qualified Farrier and or a qualified Vet. It would be a good idea while in the area to check for Heat and any digital pulse . many signs of horse distress can be found by checking heart rate by symptom... I will post the basic check list
but I'm not talking here Abcess Testing ,a Ridin hard horse, im talking here bascially the amount of Barefoot Horses with not much riding and basic riding . We all should know that the frog must be stimulated to provide a nice hoof and growth by heart rate ( exercise) this helps mold the healthy foot of a Horse. and how much each horse can compensate or the ability of.
My belief stands that Horseshoes really correct problems and prevent problems than a horse barefoot can especially in founder cases and club foot and cracks . The hoof flexs more than you think with and without shoes .Sorry if you disagree but come along a take a ride I have proven my facts along with some other top professionals
more Self tips to come.... why its called @Opinion of the Hoof !
My Finding and Research to be brought forward into book format soon. The findings are interesting that horse soreness and lameness to founder does not seems to be so much apparent on horse's of the dry desert hard ground Nevada, Arizona, Australia. Environment and Nutrition are important but then Lack of domestic feeds and only of Natural range feeds seems to be the key. Famous Words " we kill them with Kindness".
Seeing this study, a more Wet Environment seems to be the cause of more Hoof Soreness and problems. Hoof Protection is a must either a home made pad, Shoes , or Boots. BAREFOOT IS BARE 100% and the weakest part on a Horse through all the Evolution is its Feet. I still cant figure out why we were created without clothes? Humor .....
As I drive around the countryside and backroads. to the Valley floor, I can Indentify a sore horse - lame horse by the way the horse is standing.
Here is your Quick self check tips you can observe yourself:
Indentify your horse's hoof soreness by knowing your horse each time you walk by your horse either to feed them or just a slight defference out of your corner of your eye. Seems you'll notice a horse sound will have a nice light spring -bounce to its walk
Short stepping, short stride, point of one leg forward, the Horse going around a path such as a road being barefoot and going to softer ground, so not acullay going the shortest distance from A - B but the least amount of ground pain to the Animal.
Horse;s seems to stand more, not so alert not running to thier food, a very slow walk stance, a bit of dull eyes, short stiff walks .
A lot of this you can see like I do by driving in your car and see this in someone else's horse pasture.
In depth hoof soreness testing can be done with pressing your thumbs onto the sole area surrounding and frog area to see response or Hoof testers, a Qualified Farrier and or a qualified Vet. It would be a good idea while in the area to check for Heat and any digital pulse . many signs of horse distress can be found by checking heart rate by symptom... I will post the basic check list
but I'm not talking here Abcess Testing ,a Ridin hard horse, im talking here bascially the amount of Barefoot Horses with not much riding and basic riding . We all should know that the frog must be stimulated to provide a nice hoof and growth by heart rate ( exercise) this helps mold the healthy foot of a Horse. and how much each horse can compensate or the ability of.
My belief stands that Horseshoes really correct problems and prevent problems than a horse barefoot can especially in founder cases and club foot and cracks . The hoof flexs more than you think with and without shoes .Sorry if you disagree but come along a take a ride I have proven my facts along with some other top professionals
more Self tips to come.... why its called @Opinion of the Hoof !
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Fresian Cross Balance
Our Endurance Team HoofWorks has some success with great riders Nicole Chapple with G, a Fresian /Arab having only one eye this horse is excelling in Endurance with top rider Nicole, shod by myslef, in modified Natural Balance center fit shoes took 1st. place and best condition at the High Desert ride Oct 17 2010, Other team member Chuck Centers with Daisy came in 3rd, fiiting in custom NB'S, other 100 mile team members are Robert Palmarie and Jim Hole with Little Big Man.
I'm also honored to be working with some fine Hanovarian Jumpers at Rainbow Equss Meadows in Lincoln Ca.
I'm also honored to be working with some fine Hanovarian Jumpers at Rainbow Equss Meadows in Lincoln Ca.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Success Results at 100 mile Endurance events 2010
Well its been a very busy year for me , lots of documents images of what the hoof is saying and correcting it language.
true test s were keeping horse sound over 100 miles Tevis and Virginia City using NB'S all 4 pads and no clips onw arab took 2nd place just 12 min. behind, the other the true test of my work was a Fresian-Arab cross fitted with the same pattern NB'S -Pads and the luck of no clips this incredable horse took 6th place. pix to follow. updates to come but i feel my site here may just be more for my winter leasure time....
true test s were keeping horse sound over 100 miles Tevis and Virginia City using NB'S all 4 pads and no clips onw arab took 2nd place just 12 min. behind, the other the true test of my work was a Fresian-Arab cross fitted with the same pattern NB'S -Pads and the luck of no clips this incredable horse took 6th place. pix to follow. updates to come but i feel my site here may just be more for my winter leasure time....
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