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To my winter competition friends! Don't forget that I offer body clipping services for show season! Trace clips or full body clips available just shoot me a message!

The only difference in his life between the first ~2" of hair and the rest/older growth is the addition of copper/zinc in his diet!

He has crumbly hooves, but you can see the stronger growth towards the top! 2 months on Mad Barn's copper and zinc blend and his coat is shiny, his mane is thicker then EVER and his heel bulbs are finally beginning to develop after years of contraction!

This is a very budget friendly option to help your horse grow better hoof (and help their overall health).

Open heeled shoes should not be the norm! Caudal support needs to be there whether it be manufactured (if the horse's own system is already collapsed) or naturally grown!

** edit to add**
(In reading some of the responses to my post, I think some are assuming that this is a barefoot vs shod post. It is not. If you read my full post you will see that. I am just pondering why it has taken so long for this shift to happen. I am all about working together with the common goal being to help the horse. That's really all I care about in the end.) ☮️

Bracy Clark published this in 1809. That's right, over 2 hundred years ago. I remember reading about Bracy Clark when I first started studying the hoof. I was stunned to see that a veterinarian had published about the damage that shoeing was doing to the hoof way back then and still, nothing changed. Thankfully, I am now starting to see a shift. More people are starting to prioritize their horse's well being. Owners are educating themselves and seeking out better hoofcare. Hallelujah. I see advancements in shoeing practice and I see more clinics focusing on getting a proper trim under the shoe and shorter shoeing cycles. This is progress. 💪 Keep advocating for your horse and choose your farrier wisely. There are farriers out there who take soundness seriously and continue to learn and better themselves. Seek out these professionals or, better yet, become one yourself.

Happy Mothers day to all Moms 2, 4 or More legged!
My first kid Silky sends sloppy kisses and hopes you have a wonderful day!

Little does Adam know as the weather gets better I will start his refresher course 😉 in this picture he was just hoping I had another treat 🍎