There is a great interview featuring Pete Ramey in December's issue of Horse and Rider Magazine. The article topic: The Benefits of Barefoot. Jennifer Forsberg Meyer chats with Pete about the benefits of a shoeless foot. Pete says, "it's not about the hoof alone; it's about improved overall health." He also says, "Since switching my focus to barefoot trimming and boot/pad use for dealing with pathological hooves, I've seen hundreds of foundered and 'navicluar type' horses return to health." We all want to make sure our horses have the best hooves they can possibly have.
Pete also discusses one of our favorite topics... hoof boots. He says that the newer designs are much easier to use than older models. Hoof boots give you the ability to vary your horse's tread pattern as conditions change. He also talks about how booted horses continue to take over the endurance world.
It's great to read articles from people in the hoof care industry who are consistently improving the quality of life for our four legged friends.
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Photos courtesy of Pete Ramey
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