Should My Horse Be Barefoot or Shod? It Depends.
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 15 Jun 2024
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The topic of having horses go barefoot vs. shod has been discussed at several American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Conventions and always generates some very informative dialog while raising many important questions. I must say from the onset that I favour horses being maintained without shoes when possible, but it depends on multiple factors.
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Should My Horse Be Barefoot or Shod? It Depends.
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Horseshoes - The Brook Vet
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Schooling Horse Journals
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Barefoot Horse Hooves Move 50% More than Shod
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Myth or Bust: All Horses Can Be Barefoot – NOËLLE FLOYD
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National Horse Journals
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Jonathan Field Gets Fit for Road to the Horse 2014
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Tough Question: What are the top three issues facing the horse industry in Canada?
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Should My Horse Be Barefoot or Shod? It Depends.
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