Barefoot trimming advice

BAREFOOT trimming has always been a contentious issue in the equestrian world and there is a lot of contradictory information out there.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Sep 2009, 18:34 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:21 BST

Mike Williams, a partner at The Farriery Practice in Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, is one of the local experts who can advise.

He explained: "Barefoot trimming is the erm used to

descrine trimming horses' hooves so they can be ridden without the use of metal shows."

"It is a subject that the horse world seems unable to agree upon, with those infavour citing improved horse health, soundness and performance, while those against often claim the opposite."

For full story see Sussex Horse World, West Sussex Gazette September 30

Horsham West Sussex Gazette