The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey. Pete ramey author of making natural hoof care work for you. Topics range from theory and practical trimming advice to nutrition, research, anatomy, hoof and body mechanics, and more. It s not a light read but rather a study manual that will likely take years to absorb. According to what is available now on his web site hoofrehab it is dated.
What pete has learned in 15 years of barefoot trimming and learning. While i still do not consider anything in the book remotely harmful, i have learned too much since 2000 and so have hoof researchers and the. Pete ramey, one of the worlds most experienced and respected natural hoof care practitioners. I can highly recommend pete rameys dvds he has produced the most comprehensive series on how to deal with a wide range of hoof pathologies and his new book, care and rehabilitation of the equine foot has to be one of the best text books available and a must for every serious student. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a. He never really wanted to be a writer but was driven by the desire to shorten the learning curve of professionals by providing the practical howtos of hoof care. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot by pete ramey. Natural hoof care is now being recognized as the most important new direction in horse care. Total balance natural hoof care she is a follower of pete ramey and has attended his clinics. The essential hoof book, susan cline kauffmann shop online.
Jan 31, 2017 theres a curious phenomenon going on in the world. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care providers. Making natural hoof care work for you book and underneath the horse video series by pete ramey, available at pete s site. Pete has also written a load of great articles which complement the book and are available for free i highly recommend reading them. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a horse. At the forefront of this book is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. An experienced natural hoof care practioner gives you the benefit of what he has learned by putting ideas into practice.
In 2000, i wrote my first book making natural hoof care work. Aug 02, 2010 later on in the fall of 2003, pete rameys book making natural hoof care work for you was published. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care. Pete rameys site is filled with free, indepth articles and hundreds of pictures that provide detailed information on many aspects of trimming and hoof health. In 2000 pete wrote his first book making natural hoof care work for you, followed by his very popular and well attended clinics and an array of trimming videos including 16 hours of in depth education in. Bowker vmd, phd, professor of anatomy, michigan state university college of veterinary medicine for a fourday hoof care. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey 2003. However, the information and photographs that are used in this book to explain the concepts and goals in properly balancing the foot would be beneficial to any hoof care professional. Making natural hoof care work for you star ridge company. This is an excellent book for educating the public, wellwritten with exceptional photographs and. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful. Making natural hoof care work for you pete ramey farrier shop. Nowadays more and more people are starting to realize that a change of keeping and shoeing their horses is needed and possible. All photos are from pete ramey s files or from the book care and rehabilitation of the equine foot.
I can highly recommend pete rameys dvds and courses he has produced the most comprehensive series on how to deal with a wide range of hoof pathologies and his new book, care and rehabilitiation. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The wild mustangs of mitchell plain farm, corydon indiana. At the forefront of this artful science is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. To visit pete s website which has lots of great photos of hooves before and after trimming click here opens in a new window return from pete ramey to natural hoofcare. Natural hoof care is the practice of keeping horses so that their hooves are worn down naturally and so do not suffer overgrowth, splitting and other disorders. Horseshoes are not used, but domesticated horses may still require trimming, exercise and other measures to maintain a natural. Pete ramey, the author making natural hoof care work for you, offers clinics for farriers and horse owners. Once you have completed pete ramey s under the horse dvd series i would highly recommend reading through all of the articles on his site after you have read his book making natural hoof care.
Taylor dvm, ms, dacvim auburn university college of veterinary medicine is recording and studying the results of natural hoof care on chronic laminitis cases. Treatment of the walls for laminitic patients, dealing with wall flare, cracks, wld, dietary considerations, routine and rehabilitative trimming. After reading the essential hoof book, followed by the hoof guided method, ive just finished reading jaime jacksons book horse owners guide to natural hoof care. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey our price. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about her work. Ive visited all the websites, ive read many of the books including pete. The essential hoof book was written for the horse owner. The natural hoofcare practitioner about heavens hoofbeats. Natural hoof care barehoof care is a new term, being used to describe the care and use of barefooted horses in all disciplines including high performance horses. Link to article index making natural hoof care work updates updated 7105 pete ramey. Dec 31, 2003 buy making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, p. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment, 2017.
A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse. Buy making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, p. I have pete ramey s and jaime jacksons, and your dvd is just easier to understand and follow. Buy care and rehabilitation of the equine foot 1st by pete ramey isbn. I never really wanted to be a writer but was driven by the desire to shorten the learning curve of professionals by providing the howtos of hoof care that previous publications seemed to lack.
Making natural hoof care work for you book and underneath the horse video series by pete ramey, available at petes site. World renowned natural hoof care specialist pete ramey, who has been turning the world of horse care upside down, was joined by robert m. See all books authored by pete ramey, including making natural hoof care work for you, and care and rehabilitation of the equine foot, and more on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You might also be interested in the article why use the wild horse model. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians. In 2000, pete wrote his first book making natural hoof care work. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. Natural hoof care for the laminitic or foundered horse.
Pete ramey has several books, his first being making natural hoof care work for you. What is going on with these shoes page 3 the horse forum. I consider jaime the founding father of natural hoof care. This book goes in depth and gives step by step instruction about hoof trimming and care. Black and white line drawings by karen sullivan color graffiti added to them by pete. However it is a great introduction to what nhc natural hoof care is.
I am declaring the book making natural hoof care work obsolete. A farrier since 1994, ramey became intrigued in 1998 by what he was hearing about the overall health benefits of going barefoot. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians ramey, pete on.
Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot thorough, wellexplained, and full of photos. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, f paperback. Contains articles, clinic calendar, and information on barefoot trimming. Refer to our new web page on natural hoof care for a powerpoint slideshow and videos of the natural. Making natural hoof care work updates updated 7105 the toughest thing about writing a how to book, is that what you write is frozen in time. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians as want to read. Feb 17, 2017 first, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness. The complete modern guide to horse feet anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment by susan cline kauffmannbuy. Progressive hoof care practitioners pete ramey two days clinic.
He never really wanted to be a writer but was driven by the desire to shorten the learning curve of professionals by providing the practical howtos of hoof care that previous publications seemed to lack. I bought this book to start giving my horses a good foundation. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful equine. Pete ramey is the author of making natural hoof care work for you 4. Rehabilitating horses with hoof ailments using natural hoof care.
A horseshoe will never touch these feet again, and i am doing my own trims from now on. Hoof care for angular deformities 61707 pete ramey little has been written about hoof trimming for angular deformities. Currently serving placer, eldorado, sacramento, and yuba county. For more information on the advantages of natural hoof care, see the special report is barefoot better. Pete ramey s new care and rehabilitation of the equine foot is singularly the most comprehensive and complete work ever written about the horse s hoof. Some people assert that the horses hooves must be trimmed in a certain way, and the horse left without shoes. The book was a smashing success and has helped horses all over the world. Digging for the truth about navicular syndrome pete ramey. What pete said made so much sense to him that he decided to order his book and check into further natural hoof care. After reading pete ramey and jaime jacksons books, chuck decided to pull the. May 08, 2017 a couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist.
We recently had her come out to do a trim, but mostly to critique our horses feet and tell us if there was anything that we were doing wrong or could do better. In 2000 pete wrote his first book making natural hoof care work for you, followed by his very popular and well attended clinics and an array of trimming videos including 16 hours of in depth education in the dvd series under the horse. Discovering your horses natural hooves how to trim the barefoot horse. I feel the more aware people become of different products the more they will spread the word. Horseshoes are not used, but domesticated horses may still require trimming, exercise and other measures to maintain a natural shape and degree of wear. This book is the most informative book i have found about natural hoof care. Prepare yourself for deep, detailed and scientific. Even if you do a revision, all of the old copies are still out there. The toughest thing about writing a how to book, is that what you write is frozen in time.
In 2000, he wrote his first book making natural hoofcare work. Nov 01, 2003 making natural hoof care work for you. Mark lubin 916 2769977 email protected regular hoof care performed by a natural hoof care. Bowker vmd, phd, professor of anatomy, michigan state university college of veterinary medicine for a fourday hoof care clinic in valley center, ca november 10th through th. As word of his success spread his business grew until he was taking care of up to 800 horses and teaching hoof clinics all over the world.
Most writers have avoided the subject and with good reason. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care providers, wanting straight talk and reliable information on how to crossover into natural hoof care. Every trimmer, farrier, and veterinarian should have a copy in their truck. Chapter 20 care and rehabilitation of the hoof walls and lamellar attachment pete ramey. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot duration. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners. Making natural hoof care work updates revised 22405 pete ramey.
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