The Barefoot Trim

Viewed simply from above, the  basic principles of the Barefoot Trim are :

• Short Toe
• Low Heel
• Rolled Walls

All are varied  to meet the physiological needs and the living/working environment of each individual horse.

A 30 year old gelding.

Viewed from below the barefoot hoof will show balanced proportions  and an active, working frog.

This hoof  has never been shod.  At 6 weeks it's  time for a trim, but everything on this foot is working beautifully.  This hoof produced the print below.

With time, exercise and a balanced diet the barefoot trim can help the horse  build a better hoof.   The examples of outer forms shown here relate to strong, healthy internal structures and that translates to  a sound, healthy horse. 

All pictures are of horses  trimmed by Equine Wellness Services