HORSE HEALTH RESOURCES
We've put together a comprehensive, categorized list of books, websites,
ebooks, e-zines, blogs, products and software for you. Enjoy the learning!
Podcasts
Grab one of these podcasts and get your âlearninâ on!
Great when driving or doing farm chores. The âFriends on Horses Podcast is an interview with us!
Distal Limb Anatomy and Hoof Care
Recommendation: A must-read for anyone who has ever owned shod horses, or who just wants to understand why barefoot is best.
Recommendation: Dr Strasser has opened the eyes, ears, and minds of most horse owners and caretakers to the fact that horses are naturally wild animals that have been domesticated but who still need to have everything involving their care as close to nature as it can be. Her books make a lot of common sense.
Recommendation: This book offers practical solutions and simple preventive measures. The emphasis is on the very important role you play as the horseâs owner. In short, after reading this book you will know how to help your beloved horse to recover and remain healthy.
Recommendation: You may want to purchase it to be able to refer back to throughout your studies.
Recommendation: This is a good book to purchase when you have finished beginning clinics and have some mentorships under your belt. This is a reference text. You will refer back to it many times throughout your career as you face new cases and continue your education.
Recommendation: This is a must-have for any student of the horse! Purchase this book at the start of your journey into hoof care and refer back to it often.
Recommendation: This app has a free trial as well as lots of free visuals on the website so check it out and increase your understanding of distal limb anatomy on all levels. Multiple languages are available.
Recommendation: This is the place for new students to start. Spend some time studying this web site and purchase the iPad Apps or Ebooks, which are very reasonably priced. Paige and Jenny have done a great job of simplifying distal limb anatomy and making it available for anyone to understand.
Diet and Lifestyle
Recommendation: We first met Dr. Teskey in Slocan, BC at a clinic summer 2017 and were so taken with his vision of what the world could and should be for horses. This book belongs in the hands of every horse owner.
Recommendation: A great book for horse owners and hoof care professionals helping their clients to sort through the facts and myths surrounding equine nutrition and the long list of products available.
Recommendation: These articles are available for free and should be read and reread by every student of the horse. As a hoof care provider you will need to have a good understanding of hay and pasture forage to help your clients make healthy management choices for their horses.
Recommendation: This is an easy and inexpensive way for hoof care providers to keep up on the latest research on a variety of subjects that effect the health of horses. Practitioners may want to direct their clients to this publication as questions arise on specific subjects.
Recommendation: This is a good book to purchase when you have finished beginning clinics and have some mentorships under your belt. This is a reference text. You will refer back to it many times throughout your career as you face new cases and continue your education.
Track Systems
Recommendation: We havenât ready this book ourselves but any guide that helps us keep our domesticated horses in a more NATURAL way has our vote!
Recommendation: If you are not familiar with this âout of the boxâ style of horse keeping, this is a must read. Itâs a good book for hoof care providers to have on hand for lone to their clients.
Metabolic Conditions
Recommendation: All hoof care providers need to be familiar with the information on this site. It is a good site to recommend to your clients who are dealing with either or both of these issues. Once you have a good understanding of the information here you and/or your client may want to join the ECIR Group where you can ask questions and share information on a particular case.
Recommendation: This is a good book to purchase when you have finished beginning clinics and have some mentorships under your belt. This is a reference text. You will refer back to it many times throughout your career as you face new cases and continue your education.
Find A Barefoot Trimmer Near You
Whole Horse Health
Recommendation: We first met Dr. Teskey in Slocan, BC at a clinic summer 2017 and were so taken with his vision of what the world could and should be for horses. This book belongs in the hands of every horse owner.
This link has extensive information on NATURAL BALANCE EQUINE DENTISTRY ⌠Please read!
Recommendation: Even if you never plan to become a body worker, knowing the anatomy of the horse is extremely valuable to your work as a hoof care provider and as a horse owner. The course cost only $45 and you will learn all the bones and muscles of the equine body. You may take it any time and at your own pace. All you need is the internet and a computer.
Suppliers and Other Useful Links
Cloete custom saddles are beautifully made high-quality comfort for you and your horse. Franco is a skilled craftsman and is happy to answer any and all questions you may have.
5 strain blend of bacterial probiotic. No fillers, simply a great probiotic at the lowest possible cost.