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I met Rosie in June '08 when Jen came to a clinic, presented by Kathy Beagle CP and
myself, desperate for answers. She had purchased a donkey at the auction and was
told by three farriers and two vets to "just put her down." She was barely able to move
and extremely thin, but Jen saw something in her eyes that begged for help. As a
believer in barefoot herself, and having a herd (8 actually!) with hoof problems, Jen
decided to grab a friend and try out the clinic. After our presentation, Jen came to me
with photos and a tear of hope in her eyes...how could I refuse? It took three people to
twitch her so she could be done as quickly as possible. After her third trim, she was
moving quite well and decided she could kick, but I didn't mind because I knew she
could heal. Thanks to Richard Drewey, John Graves, Bruce Nock, and the other former
AANHCP instructors, I received the training that I needed to save poor Rosie. I had the
knowledge to trim according to the healing angle, and predicted she would be fine in
12.7 months...which was Aug. of '09. (healing growth cycle is based upon 1 cm of hoof
growth on average monthly. Rosie had a 2.5 in toe so
1hgc=2.5in.x2.54cm/in\1cm/mo=6.35 months. Two healing cycles is then 12.7 months)
Below are the pictures of her right front hoof over a one year period...
myself, desperate for answers. She had purchased a donkey at the auction and was
told by three farriers and two vets to "just put her down." She was barely able to move
and extremely thin, but Jen saw something in her eyes that begged for help. As a
believer in barefoot herself, and having a herd (8 actually!) with hoof problems, Jen
decided to grab a friend and try out the clinic. After our presentation, Jen came to me
with photos and a tear of hope in her eyes...how could I refuse? It took three people to
twitch her so she could be done as quickly as possible. After her third trim, she was
moving quite well and decided she could kick, but I didn't mind because I knew she
could heal. Thanks to Richard Drewey, John Graves, Bruce Nock, and the other former
AANHCP instructors, I received the training that I needed to save poor Rosie. I had the
knowledge to trim according to the healing angle, and predicted she would be fine in
12.7 months...which was Aug. of '09. (healing growth cycle is based upon 1 cm of hoof
growth on average monthly. Rosie had a 2.5 in toe so
1hgc=2.5in.x2.54cm/in\1cm/mo=6.35 months. Two healing cycles is then 12.7 months)
Below are the pictures of her right front hoof over a one year period...
Rosie 7-08 Rosie 8-09
Rosie 8-09
How did we fix what was thought to be unrepairable? With the understanding of the inner
structures and respect for the healing powers of nature. A WRY hoof has grown sideways
due to the coffin bone tilting to the high side of the hoof and moving all the inner
structures out of place. "A severely deformed (chronic) supercoriatic (laminitic) hoof
cannot be healed except in the fourth dimension. Here, the relative position of the capsule
to the supercorium and P3 can be so disorganized that the hoof is incapable of being
trimmed to a natural shape. For healing to ensure, there must be a fourth dimensional
transmutation of dermal mass (i.e. the supercorium), an epidermal modulation of B* to
H*/P* and a restoration of the hoof to horse attachment mechanism"( J.Jackson Bul 108).
Nothing is forced, only trimmed according to the natural wear patterns of the hoof. In
Rosie's case, it was all trimmed with nippers only because she absolutely hates the tickle
when I use the rasp! Dressing the hoof wall is not necessary for healing to occur...this is
only ascetically pleasing to us two leggers...Now lets look at the left front hoof....
structures and respect for the healing powers of nature. A WRY hoof has grown sideways
due to the coffin bone tilting to the high side of the hoof and moving all the inner
structures out of place. "A severely deformed (chronic) supercoriatic (laminitic) hoof
cannot be healed except in the fourth dimension. Here, the relative position of the capsule
to the supercorium and P3 can be so disorganized that the hoof is incapable of being
trimmed to a natural shape. For healing to ensure, there must be a fourth dimensional
transmutation of dermal mass (i.e. the supercorium), an epidermal modulation of B* to
H*/P* and a restoration of the hoof to horse attachment mechanism"( J.Jackson Bul 108).
Nothing is forced, only trimmed according to the natural wear patterns of the hoof. In
Rosie's case, it was all trimmed with nippers only because she absolutely hates the tickle
when I use the rasp! Dressing the hoof wall is not necessary for healing to occur...this is
only ascetically pleasing to us two leggers...Now lets look at the left front hoof....
Rosie 7-08
Rosie 9-08
Rosie 8-09
Now the 4th dimensional changes are not related to the healing growth cycle (hgc), they concern adaptive
and healing changes in the supercorium and epidermis. The Healing Growth Cycle as described by Jaime
Jackson is a useful tool when estimating healing time for some hooves. A burro has much shorter toes than
a saddle horse which have an average toe length of 3.25in when trimmed naturally. So a horse with such
hooves would take 8.26 months to grow a complete hoof (3.25x2.54cm/in\1cm/mo=8.26) and typically heal
within 2.5 hgc's or 20 months (20\8.3=2.5). This is only accomplished with regular natural trimming, proper
diet and movement, and attention to the stress factors taken into consideration. Although Rosie did not have
the benefits of a paddock paradise, she did get plenty of movement and excellent care from Jen. Hiding the
hay is another way of keeping your ponies "on the move." "Try placing your hay piles in unseen areas and
make a game of finding the minerals to keep them content with their days..." This advice (and good advice it
is!) came from CP STEVE LIETER in TAWAS MI when he trimmed with me and saw Rosie for himself....an
excellent trimmer by the way...
Let's recap those front hooves one more time....
and healing changes in the supercorium and epidermis. The Healing Growth Cycle as described by Jaime
Jackson is a useful tool when estimating healing time for some hooves. A burro has much shorter toes than
a saddle horse which have an average toe length of 3.25in when trimmed naturally. So a horse with such
hooves would take 8.26 months to grow a complete hoof (3.25x2.54cm/in\1cm/mo=8.26) and typically heal
within 2.5 hgc's or 20 months (20\8.3=2.5). This is only accomplished with regular natural trimming, proper
diet and movement, and attention to the stress factors taken into consideration. Although Rosie did not have
the benefits of a paddock paradise, she did get plenty of movement and excellent care from Jen. Hiding the
hay is another way of keeping your ponies "on the move." "Try placing your hay piles in unseen areas and
make a game of finding the minerals to keep them content with their days..." This advice (and good advice it
is!) came from CP STEVE LIETER in TAWAS MI when he trimmed with me and saw Rosie for himself....an
excellent trimmer by the way...
Let's recap those front hooves one more time....
Rosie 7-08
Rosie 10-08
Rosie 8-09
Rosie is one of the lucky ones... she has taught me to be patient and show
temperance for all those less fortunate. Like most people, I want to see
immediate results, but there is no room for this kind of thought in natural horse
care. I am aware now and believe there are powers greater than we can see at
work with these cases. NHC is not faith healing, but a little faith goes along way.
Let's take a look at Rosie's hind hooves and see how time has healed them...
temperance for all those less fortunate. Like most people, I want to see
immediate results, but there is no room for this kind of thought in natural horse
care. I am aware now and believe there are powers greater than we can see at
work with these cases. NHC is not faith healing, but a little faith goes along way.
Let's take a look at Rosie's hind hooves and see how time has healed them...
Rosie 7-08
Rosie 8-09
Please remember that not all cases can heal like this, and
all horses will take twice as long as any donkey based
upon toe length and rate of growth. If you have or know
someone with hooves like these, please consult a certified
Natural Hoof Care Practitioner from our locater list. Jen,
Rosie and I thank you for your interest in our story...
For the horses....Nancy
all horses will take twice as long as any donkey based
upon toe length and rate of growth. If you have or know
someone with hooves like these, please consult a certified
Natural Hoof Care Practitioner from our locater list. Jen,
Rosie and I thank you for your interest in our story...
For the horses....Nancy
Rosie 9-08
H.E.A.R.
Hoofladys for Education Awareness and Research
Hoofladys for Education Awareness and Research