Feet First - Barefoot Performance and Hoof Rehabilitation

Informationen zum Autor Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite trained originally in the US before founding UKNHCP (UK Natural Hoofcare Practitioners)! a training and research organisation for farriers and trimmers working in the UK. Nic is based on Exmoor where she runs an equine rehabilitation centre specialising in hoof problems. She and her partner. Andy! hunt their own horses regularly with the Exmoor Foxhounds and compete in eventing and hunter trialling. Sarah lives in North Wales and has a busy hoofcare practice! focussing on hoof rehabilitation and performance. With a background in endurance! she works and competes her own horses not only over long distances but also show-jumping! cross-country and hunting. Klappentext Subtitled, "Barefoot Performance & Hoof Rehabilitation". Challenges the notion that horse shoes are essential. Zusammenfassung Explores the issues surrounding barefoot horses in the UK and looks in detail at how to improve overall hoof health! in both shod and barefoot horses. This book offers a practical! hands-on advice on achieving barefoot performance in a variety of disciplines - from eventing and hunting to endurance.

Product details

• Authors: Nic Barker, Nic Braithwaite Barker, BARKER NIC BRAITHWAITE SARAH, Sarah Braithwaite
• Publisher: HALE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2009
• EAN: 9780851319605
• ISBN: 978-0-85131-960-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Pet husbandry; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine