Scuttlebutt over on the Facebook is that a horse magazine article has the whole Barefoot Horse cult back in the spotlight. Of course, we'be been around this track a whole lot of laps over the years, so I'll just give us a quick round-up...
On this very blog-
A refutation of the BAU-definition of the "traditional farrier trim" and the whole notion that the "barefoot experts" can accomplish some magic via horn removal that farriers are somehow to ignorant to comprehend.
How all the claims of special trimming techniques (complete with endless diagrams and critiqued photos online) on horses left barefoot are inherently silly given the fundamental limitations of unshod hooves.
Horseshoe Alternatives, and the ridiculous lengths the BAU will go to avoid conceding the value of conventional farriery.
On Doug Butler's blog-
Leading farrier educator, internationally credentialled author of the foremost textbook of farriery (Principles of Horseshoeing 1974, expanded editions 1985 & 2004) gives his take on the whole barefoot movement.
On Click & Trim-
Barefoot horse enthusiasts concede some of veteran farrier Rick Burten's points with good humor.
Moldy Oldies-
My go-arounds with the Barefoot Movement from over a decade ago.
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