No Shoes Required: LandLunar Jumped Around Horse Park Of …
WEBAug 1, 2017 · My farrier said he didn’t need shoes, so we just figured we’d continue on until he needed them.” “Lunar” isn’t the only horse in Fergusson’s barn that is barefoot. Her four-star mount, Honor Me, is the only horse she owns that currently wears shoes. “I think it’s healthy for them,” said Fergusson.
Farm Design Part Two: The Right Materials Are Essential For A …
WEBJan 13, 2010 · Barn builders rely on a variety of ingredients to construct a building, and often their choices will depend on where the facility is located. “The region you live in often defines what materials are available,” said Lorri Hayward, who has run her own barn-design company, Hayward Designs, for over 20 years.
Dear (White) Equestrians: An Open Letter From An Indian Rider
WEBMar 4, 2021 · WORDS BY. My name is Ketki Hotaling, and I am an Indian American show jumper. I was adopted by two women in Minnesota while I was still an infant. One of their vet technicians invited me out to the barn to see her horse when I was 3, and the rest is history. I was hooked immediately! I began to visit the barn (my sanctuary) at least twice a …
I’m A Crazy Horse Person. Can You Deal With It?
WEBSep 30, 2024 · I’m not up-to-date on the latest fashion trends because I’m only sporting leggings or breeches. On frigid days, I wear both at the same time along with three pairs of wool socks. I swear I have designated barn shoes and regular people shoes, but somehow every regular-people shoe becomes a barn shoe.
A Day In The Life With: Michelle Nagle - The Chronicle of the Horse
WEBMay 7, 2020 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Feed lunch. This is also the time to treat wounds, finish hosing or bathing horses, set up hunting tack for the next day, finish cleaning any tack that was left from the day before, check radios [used by hunt staff to be sure no hounds travel close to busy roads], check any bell boots or brushing boots for wear or damage, and write up the works for that day.
Everything I Needed to Know About Loving A Horse, I Learned …
WEBDec 17, 2018 · The same youthful “leap first, think later” skill set that is common in young OTTBs was hard on his shoes, too. I caught my farrier, who I’m pretty sure is not Catholic, crossing himself a couple times before nailing the Huester’s shoes on. And I got really good at pulling half-sprung shoes and wrapping feet in duct tape.
Barefoot Is A Way Of Life For Tall, Dark, And Handsome
WEBNov 24, 2010 · He has a natural grip, and there’s no shoe there to slip.” So while farriers busily worked at the back gate of the Junior Hunter Finals, Snowden and Hicks chuckled to themselves. Tall, Dark, and Handsome may be a novelty in the show ring, but that afternoon the barefoot hunter was a step ahead of the game.
We’re Ready For Our Close-Up - The Chronicle of the Horse
WEBJul 5, 2018 · Unless clicking them together three times turns them into a pair of custom Dehners and magically transports us to the derby finals, they’re useless. We’d give them to the Wicked Witch of the West as a peace offering because nothing says “I’m sorry I squished your sister” like a new pair of shoes.
Taking Care Of Yourself On The Road - The Chronicle of the Horse
WEBDec 12, 2019 · Sometimes we were at the barn at 4 a.m. and left 12 hours later, and sometimes we were there from 4 a.m. until 11 p.m. or midnight to turn around and do the same thing all over again the next day. I made extra effort to hold to my new life changes, staying up late to foam roll even for five minutes or going out of my way to buy a case of ...
From The Farrier: 8 Tips For Safer Shoeing
WEBJan 12, 2022 · 5. Have Level Flooring. There are so many reasons that level flooring is important for farriery and horse safety beyond tripping hazards. For one, we need a level floor to properly check medial lateral balance, bone alignment and more. The ideal setup is large rubber mats on concrete.