Going Barefoot Part 1

Natural Barefoot Trim - What it takes and what to look for. Hoof Tech Bill Campanelli, professional Barefoot Trimmer in Benson, Vermont, presents several different horses living in various conditions.

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[Apistogramma2]

I've never been on UTube looking for barefoot info. before but I'm immediately struck by the amount of confusion and conflict there would be for someone just beginning to consider going barefoot.

There is an excellent book available that puts the role of trimming into perspective as part of a holistic view of the horses health:

Feet First - Barefoot Performance and Hoof Rehabilitation by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite.

I highly recommend it for those who want to know the ins and outs!

[HoofTech]

@Apistogramma2

There's a ton of info out there & a lot of it it conflicting. All I can tell is to go with what you think works.

Good Luck

Bill

[LaRanaTJ]

I was liking what you do and your relaxed presentation, then you started trimming from the top! Have you considered that this gives a cosmetic illusion that the flare is cured whilst leaving the wall weak and therefore more prone to flare out. Flare needs to be addressed slowly, as new hoof grows down with the laminae properly attached. But I guess we each have our own idea of what is right!

[HoofTech]

Perhaps you should read the comment I wrote last month.

Bill

[HoofTech]

It is best only to knock off the edges every week. I only take the flares off if the customer is not willing to keep the edges knocked off. Otherwise the horse would be a real mess in 6 weeks. Most people don't want to spend the money to have me come every 2 weeks.

[buddymacs]

oh no.......

[pixiecarnation]

Bill, been watching your videos, and you'd make a great teacher. Keep posting videos.

[chelackie]

Good clear vids, thanks for the uploads .My Appaloosa had massive flaring due to tight hobbling.I removed those quite easily ,took six months with regular trims.Luckily he had never been shod.

[UaeNaruto]

amazing!

[claudeweb1949]

why do the bars need to be trimmed out so deep?

[LaRanaTJ]

My apologies - but none of the other comments appeared when I saw your video (some technological hitch!). It might be an idea to add this information into the description, as you are obviously in agreement that trimming from the top is not the solution!