Dr. Renate Weller talks about the movement of the distal limb, and how hoofcare providers can affect biomechanics. Also addressed are how owners can be proactive about preventing soft tissue injury, and some factors that lead to injury. 

For more info, contact Dr. Weller:  https://vet.ucalgary.ca/contact-us/renate

Mark Johnson, Matthew Jackson, and Robbie Richardson all discuss their journey from being a fully qualified UK farrier to shifting to barefoot trimming with composite shoeing options. They talk about the catalyst that made them leave steel shoeing behind, and the navigating the stereotypes about "barefoot" in a shoeing-focused hoofcare world. 

Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses two serious causes of hind end movement issues - stringhalt and shivers. She also discusses symptoms, treatments, and times when it affects the front limbs, as well as ways we can keep ourselves safe when handling their feet.  For more info, see:  https://declue-equine.com/about/

Emily Mohring, a farrier and pig trimmer, talks about how she developed the Mohr Method for trimming pig hooves. She also discusses factors that affect pig feet, how long their trimming cycles should be, how their anatomy compares to horses, and what to look for when trying to find someone to trim your pigs. 

For more info, see:  www.mohrmethodgroup.com/emily-mohr

and www.facebook.com/emilythetrimmer

and  www.tiktok.com/@emilythetrimmer

James Shaw discusses how to change our posture and movement to better protect equine professionals and riders from injury when working with horses. He also talks about how he got through his own back injury through the idea of a third movement of the pelvis.  For more info see: ridefromwithin.com

Diane Sept, rider, trainer, judge, and lover of smooth gaited horses, talks about various gaited breeds and considerations for their feet. She chats about her affinity for Tennessee Walking Horses, and the effect the show packages used on them have on their hooves and bodies. Mentioned are a variety of gaited breeds, including Missouri Foxtrotters, Paso Finos, Rocky Mountain Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, among others. She also discusses how to see lameness in a smooth gaited horse. 

For more info, see: www.dianesept.com

Dr. Stephen O'Grady discusses hoof changes seen when transitioning horses to barefoot. He discusses his approach to trimming, casting, and barefoot transition. Also discussed are performances horses currently showing successfully barefoot.  For more information on the clinic mentioned in the beginning of the episode, see thehumblehoof.com/shop. For information on the clinic partner, The NAEP, and other clinics sponsored by them, visit theneaep.com . 

Tinia Creamer and Suzanna Johnson talk about some of the biggest hoof issues they see in surrendered and seized horses that come into Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue. They discuss issues such as neglect ("Lack of Farrier" Disease), laminitis, nutrition, grazing safety, and the positive aspects of adopting through a rescue. 

For more info, see: HoP Equine Rescue

Deanna Preis talks about how proper riding and training can influence soundness and hoof health in both a positive or negative way. She also discusses resources such as Straightness Training and her own farm, ShadeTree Stables, to help assess whether your horse is moving properly or not.  For more info, see www.facebook.com/ShadeTreeStables/

Allyssa Stratton, Beth Lynn Lewis, and Michael Linton all join in for an informal chat about characteristics of their favorite clients and horses to work with. We discuss scheduling, horse behavior, communication with owners, and more.