Barefoot Horse Keeping: The Integrated Horse

'Barefoot Horse Keeping' provides a practical, accessible and objective guide to barefoot horse keeping. The book draws on empirical research and the authors' twenty-five years experience delivering barefoot hoof care, saddle fitting, behavioural training and rider coaching. Topics covered include: ? The Barefoot philosophy. ? The herd and the environment. ? Hoof trimming. ? Diet and nutrition. ? Equine anatomy and biomechanics. AUTHOR: Anni Stonebridge has a background in psychology and healthcare, is certified by the UK Natural Horse care Professionals organization, is a qualified saddler and approved saddle fitter for Lavinia Mitchell Saddles, and has extensive experience in behavioural training and coaching. Jane Cumberlidge has a background in practice-led research, is a School of Barehoof Strategy UK certified Hoof Care Professional and approved saddle fitter for Lavinia Mitchell Saddles. Providing individual, planned and integrated hoof care, Anni and Jane are members of Barefootworks, the UK's oldest independent hoof care co-operative in support of industry regulation. SELLING POINTS: ? A practical and objective guide to barefoot horse keeping. ? Of great interest to all horse owners and veterinary students. ? Covers the Barefoot philosophy; hoof trimming; diet and nutrition; biomechanics and equine anatomy. ? Fully illusttated with 230 colour photographs. ? Anni Stonebridge and Jane Cumberlidge have twenty-five years' experience in barefoot hoof care, saddle fitting and behavioural training. 230 colour illustrations