Photos and Case Studies
Natural Barefoot Hoof Trimming
Paloma -
A 13 year old Arabian Mare with a crooked off side front foot. Off side front leg also has a tendon injury that has created a very upright foot. She had always worn shoes on the front to help keep the feet straight.
Paloma before Barefoot Trimming (6/5/09). Photo with Flash.Paloma Before Barefoot Trimming. Photo without flash.Front feet viewed from the side, the angles are extremely different!Front feet viewed from the back, the crooked foot is obvious.
Below are Case Studies featuring photo galleries of each horse listed and their trims. Please click on the first image to open the gallery. Once in the gallery, use the Next & Previous button to view more images.
Before
1st Trim- 6/5/09
Paloma's 1st Barefoot Trim on the front feetSide view after the 1st trim View from behind after 1st trim
Maverick -
A 10 year old Quarter Horse Gelding started with really neglicted feet that were also extremely tender to walk.
Before
1st Trim- 6/5/09
Maverick's tender and really neglicted front feet.Side view before the first trim, off side front footside view before the trim, near side front foot
Side view after 1st trim, off side front footSide view after 1st trim, near side front footMaverick turned out after 1st trim
Lasso -
A 16 year old Arabian Gelding had really bad flared feet with large Lamellar Wedges.
Sierra -
A 13 year old Quarter Horse Mare started with a quarter crack on the front feet and a week backend that required extra extensions on the rear shoes. She also has extremely small feet.