Feb 17, 2017 first, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness. I was looking for a better understanding of hoof care in general, but i was also hoping to learn. The toughest thing about writing a how to book, is that what you write is frozen in time. Pete ramey is a leading expert in natural hoof care and trimming methods in addition to being a rehab specialist. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist. At the forefront of this book is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. Rehabilitating horses with hoof ailments using natural hoof care. Horse owners guide to natural hoof care jamies howtotrim book. Making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, pete and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Introduction to many of the principles detailed in the veterinary chapters by the contributing authors. What pete has learned in 15 years of barefoot trimming and learning. Aug 02, 2010 once you have completed pete rameys under the horse dvd series i would highly recommend reading through all of the articles on his site after you have read his book making natural hoof care work for you. What is going on with these shoes page 3 the horse forum.
Once you have completed pete rameys under the horse dvd series i would highly recommend reading through all of the articles on his site after you have read his book making natural hoof care work for you. The hoof knife was designed and made to accomplish this goal. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a. A chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse. He specializes in natural hoof care and travels around the world giving demonstration on proper care of hooves. Pete ramey is the author of making natural hoof care work for you 4. Making natural hoof care work updates revised 22405 pete.
Timeline of the natural hoof care movement and its development in america by jaime jackson as published in issue 3, spring 2001 of the horses hoof pete ramey. Although this is not a new release released in 2008, i thought it would be a nice. Rehabilitation and prevention of laminitis, navicular disease, navicular syndrome, wall cracks, thin soles. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, f by pete ramey nov 1 2003 p. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners. He promotes keeping your horse hooves healthy without the horse wearing horse shoes. Learning the wild horse trim soulful equine natural. Making natural hoof care work for you how to do a barefoot trim, in petes. Information on pete rameys trim style all natural horse care. I have pete rameys and jaime jacksons, and your dvd is just easier to understand and follow. Horseshoes are not used, but domesticated horses may still require trimming, exercise and other measures to maintain a natural shape and degree of wear.
Nov 01, 2003 making natural hoof care work for you. Newly discovered shock absorber in the equine foot by pete ramey as published in issue 28 of the horses hoof dr. While i still do not consider anything in the book remotely harmful, i have learned too much since 2000 and so have hoof researchers and the rest of the hoof world to consider it a valuable resource. Pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. He is a part of an association called aanhcp american association of natural hoofcare practitioners. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians ramey, pete on. A lateral view of the front left hoof and the underside of the hoof are shown below images courtesy of pete ramey. Natural environment information about how to provide a natural environment that will enhance your horses health and wellbeing. After reading the essential hoof book, followed by the hoof guided method, ive just finished reading jaime jacksons book horse owners guide to natural hoof care.
Even if you do a revision, all of the old copies are still out there. Dec 31, 2003 buy making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, p. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot thorough, wellexplained, and full of photos. The breakover point on the horses foot is the area at the toe that the horse. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey. He was trained by a local farrier and also subjected himself to the deep study dozens of. I am declaring the book making natural hoof care work obsolete. In this book, pete describes the many horses, both shod and lame, he has brought successfully into barefootedness and soundness since then. Pete ramey, the author making natural hoof care work for you, offers clinics for farriers and horse owners. If youre interested in medicine, riding, training, or any number of equestrian topics, please check out their website.
A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians by pete ramey. The essential hoof book, susan cline kauffmann shop online. Natural hoof care barehoof care is a new term, being used to describe the care and use of barefooted horses in all disciplines including high performance horses. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, f by pete ramey nov 1. Background and information on pete rameys style of barefoot trimming. May 08, 2017 a couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist. Pete ramey explains the internal structure if the hoof, how to estimate the attachment of the hoof wall and the thickness of the sole, how to nourish and grow a sound hoof, and much more. Making natural hoof care work updates revised 22405 pete ramey. Discovering your horses natural hooves how to trim the barefoot horse. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a horse. May 07, 2017 a chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse. Natural hoof trimming discover the importance of a balanced, natural hoof shape. A handson manual for natural hoof care by pete ramey by pete ramey on. Pete ramey books list of books by author pete ramey.
A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist duration. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care providers, wanting straight talk and reliable. Natural trimming is based on the natural hoof shape of wild horses, combined with years of scientific research, for enhanced performance over all terrain, andor healing of common hoof problems. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines. Taylor dvm, ms, dacvim auburn university college of veterinary medicine is recording and studying the results of natural hoof care on chronic laminitis cases. In the five or so years since i wrote my book, i have been studying, trimming horses, and learning every day.
Barefoot trimming advocates may also point out quite correctly that horses dont necessarily need shoes. The essential hoof book, susan cline kauffmann shop. Pete ramey author of making natural hoof care work for you. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful.
A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, f by pete ramey nov 1 2003 paperback. A horseshoe will never touch these feet again, and i am doing my own trims from now on. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians. Some of these articles may be too advanced for a beginner, so you may want to start with the basics first as ive recommended. Horseshoes are not used, but domesticated horses may still require trimming, exercise and other measures to maintain a natural shape and degree of wear within the natural hoof care philosophy, the term barefoot. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment, 2017. Chapter 3 hoof care theory pete ramey an overview of general horse and hoof care. Trafalgar square is home to, the worlds best horse books and dvds, and offers free shipping for all online orders. I feel the more aware people become of different products the more they will spread the word. Contains articles, clinic calendar, and information on barefoot trimming. Ive visited all the websites, ive read many of the books including pete.
I can highly recommend pete rameys dvds he has produced the most comprehensive series on how to deal with a wide range of hoof pathologies and his new book, care and rehabilitation of the equine foot has to be one of the best text books available and a must for every serious student. This 2007 one hour episode of clintons tv show features pete ramey doing natural trims on two horses, with commentary as he works. Can a carefully cultivated hoof form and internal foot development protect the horse from injury throughout the body. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He soon became aware of the lack of actual hoof knowledge and trimming instructions contained within the farrier texts. Pete is also a wellknow author, penning numerous books and over 30 articles in well know magazines such as dressage today. Pete ramey started out as a shoeing farrier in 1994. The head of aanhcp is jaime jacksonknown for studying wild horse feet and promoting a trim based on this wild horse model. All orders placed online or by phone are being processed and dispatched as usual please continue to support us if you can.
See all books authored by pete ramey, including making natural hoof care work for you, and care and rehabilitation of the equine foot, and more on. Nowadays more and more people are starting to realize that a change of keeping and shoeing their horses is needed and possible. In this book, pete describes the many horses, both shod and lame, he has brought successfully into barefootedness and. It s not a light read but rather a study manual that will likely take years to absorb. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment by susan cline kauffmannbuy. Prepare yourself for deep, detailed and scientific. Natural hoof care is the practice of keeping horses so that their hooves are worn down naturally and so do not suffer overgrowth, splitting and other disorders. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, f paperback. Making natural hoof care work for you pete ramey farrier shop. For more information on studies of the australian bumbry refer to chapter 2, the feral horse foot the australian brumby studies, brian hampson, ph.
World renowned natural hoof care specialist pete ramey, who has been turning the world of horse care upside down, was joined by robert m. In 2000, pete wrote his first book making natural hoof care work. Most of you in the horse world know or know of pete ramey. Natural hoof care is now being recognized as the most important new direction in horse care. This, of course, isnt exactly a revelation, and, come to think of it, i dont recall ever seeing anyone advocate in utero shoeing, where the foal would. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care. A complete range of barefoot trimming natural horsemanship books for all horses and ponies.
A farrier since 1994, ramey became intrigued in 1998 by what he was hearing about the overall health benefits of going barefoot. Pete ramey, one of the worlds most experienced and respected natural hoofcare practitioners. His book is full of practical advise on how to trim your horses hoof based on the current condition of the hoof and the horses living conditions. Pete ramey s new care and rehabilitation of the equine foot is singularly the most comprehensive and complete work ever written about the horse s hoof. Ramey s book was written in 2000, and hes learned a lot in seven years. Buy making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, p. Theyll say things like, horses are born without shoes and have lived without shoes for millions of years. Environment is obviously important in shaping the foot but genetics must also play a role. First, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care providers, wanting straight talk and reliable information on how to crossover into natural hoof care. He was trained by a local farrier and studied farrier texts. Bowker vmd, phd, professor of anatomy, michigan state university college of veterinary medicine for a fourday hoof care clinic in valley center, ca november 10th through th. He is pete ramey and there isnt a trim named after him. Making natural hoof care work for you star ridge company.
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