Pete ramey give us an overview in the laminitis chapter, but the discussion of laminitis takes place in almost every chapter in the book. Although this is not a new release released in 2008, i thought it would be a nice. At the forefront of this book is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. In this video pete uses the hoof knife made by solid rock knives. Chapter 20 care and rehabilitation of the hoof walls and lamellar attachment pete ramey. He specializes in natural hoof care and travels around the world giving demonstration on proper care of hooves. In 2011 petes second book was published, the comprehensive and critically acclaimed care and rehabilitation of the equine foot. By randy s luikart and pete ramey posted on may 1, 2012 posted in anatomy, nutrition this was a very interesting read. With the kind permission of pete ramey i have reproduced all of the pete ramey articles from his site in a printer friendly pdf format thanks pete for such a great resource. He was trained by a local farrier and studied farrier texts. This book goes in depth and gives step by step instruction about hoof trimming and care. See all books authored by pete ramey, including making natural hoof care work for you, and care and rehabilitation of the equine foot, and more on.
In my book making natural hoof care work for you i taught the typical hoof balancing methods practiced by most farriers with a footnote added that said i felt that this cosmetic balancing was wrong, but wasnt quite ready to talk about it. I never really wanted to be a writer but was driven by the desire to shorten the learning curve of professionals by providing the howtos of hoof care that previous publications seemed to lack. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The idea that the horses hooves are important isnt exactly new. Progressive hoof care practitioners pete ramey two days clinic.
This, of course, isnt exactly a revelation, and, come to think of it, i dont recall ever seeing anyone advocate in utero shoeing, where the foal would. His book is full of practical advise on how to trim your horses hoof based on the current condition of the hoof and the horses living conditions. This is a good book to purchase when you have finished beginning clinics and have some mentorships under your belt. I bought this book to start giving my horses a good foundation. The equine barefoot movement marquis hoofboot australia. Pete ramey s new care and rehabilitation of the equine foot is singularly the most comprehensive and complete work ever written about the horse s hoof. May 07, 2017 a chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist. The 464 page, full color hardback features pete along with eight contributing authors. People have been riding horses for something like 4,000 years, and its my guess that the time worn out phrase, no hoof, no horse was probably invented something like 3,999 years and 364 days ago. I was hoping that the essential hoof book would be the book written about barefoot trims that would be the howto guide for properly trimming a horses foot so it can remain barefoot, without resorting to comments about the evils of horseshoes. The hoof of the horse will take you on a journey tracing the development of the equine hoof, from its beginning in the mares uterus all the way to old age.
World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a horse. Pete ramey started out as a shoeing farrier in 1994. A great resource for all things hoof related, the essential hoof book truly is essential to have in any barn. According to what is available now on his web site hoofrehab it is dated. A horseshoe will never touch these feet again, and i am doing my own trims from now on. In 2000, he wrote his first book making natural hoofcare work for you, which was well received due to it being written in a clear and straightforward way with lots of photos. In 2011 pete s second book was published, the comprehensive and critically acclaimed care and rehabilitation of the equine foot. I can highly recommend pete rameys dvds he has produced the most comprehensive series on how to deal with a wide range of hoof pathologies and his new book, care and rehabilitation of the equine foot has to be one of the best text books available and a must for every serious student. Dec 14, 2016 most of you in the horse world know or know of pete ramey. I consider jaime the founding father of natural hoof care.
Pete ramey from known for his dvd series and books on hoof care. He promotes keeping your horse hooves healthy without the horse wearing horse shoes. Treatment of the walls for laminitic patients, dealing with wall flare, cracks, wld, dietary considerations, routine and rehabilitative trimming. Pete ramey books list of books by author pete ramey. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot hoof geeks. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. After reading the essential hoof book, followed by the hoof guided method, ive just finished reading jaime jacksons book horse owners guide to natural hoof care. Pete has written making natural hoof care work for you for horse owners, vets, and, of course, hoof care providers, wanting straight talk and reliable. Bowker vmd, phd, professor of anatomy, michigan state university college of veterinary medicine for a fourday hoof care clinic in valley center, ca november 10th through th. Underrun heelsunderslung heels refers to the position of the heel buttresses being too long and too far forward under the hoof, toward the toe wall.
Jan 31, 2017 honestly, when it comes to barefoot trimming, im really not very sure what the fuss is all about. With the help of major contributing authors and researchers, it takes a new look at growing or rehabilitating a horses hoof from within, combining all the various aspects of hoof care, nutrition and lifestyle. Equine journal diagrams help to take the mystery out of commonly misunderstood things like proper hoof angles and toe length. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey softcover, 168 pages pete rameys first book about the many horses both shod and lame he has successfully brought into barefootedness and soundness.
In 2000, i wrote my first book making natural hoof care work. Pete ramey is farrier and cofounder of the american hoof association. He soon became aware of the lack of actual hoof knowledge and trimming instructions contained within the farrier texts. Rehabilitation and prevention of laminitis, navicular disease, navicular syndrome, wall cracks, thin soles. I highly recommed you print each one off and read over and over and over again i promise you, you will learn more each time you read. Making natural hoof care work for you star ridge company. Making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, pete and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Brian hampson phd pete ramey s new care and rehabilitation of the equine foot is singularly the most comprehensive and complete work ever written about the horse s hoof. A chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse.
World renowned natural hoof care specialist pete ramey, who has been turning the world of horse care upside down, was joined by robert m. Also i want to clean the hoof very very well before, can i use dish soap and stiff brush and lots of water to do this. Making natural hoof care work for you pete ramey farrier shop. Later on in the fall of 2003, pete ramey s book making natural hoof care work for you was published. Aug 02, 2010 later on in the fall of 2003, pete rameys book making natural hoof care work for you was published. I dont know if its worth looking on ebay i have seen the dvds for sale but rarely. Pete is a founding member of the american hoof association. Prepare yourself for deep, detailed and scientific.
New article modifications of easyboot gloves and glueon shells is an important update to all of our books, articles and dvd sets. Making natural hoof care work updates revised 22405 pete ramey. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful. The essential hoof book is written for the horse owner who wishes to understand more about their horses feet and footrelated diseases from the perspective of barefoot advocates. Every trimmer, farrier, and veterinarian should have a copy in their truck. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians by pete ramey. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful equine. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey. If you cant get hold of pete ramey s book, then at least check out the articles on his website at. The much anticipated book by hoof rehabilitation specialist pete ramey has been completed. This chapter focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease, navicular syndrome, and caudal foot pain. A farrier since 1994, ramey became intrigued in 1998 by what he was hearing about the overall health benefits of going barefoot.
It s not a light read but rather a study manual that will likely take years to absorb. The hoof of the horse hardcover book by simon curtis. A great resource for all things hoofrelated, the essential hoof book truly is essential to have in any barn. Precision pick was designed to measure hoof width and length, sole and frog proportion, toe length, concavity depth, central sulcus and collateral groove depth, heel height, heel bulb width, bar length and height, hoof wall and white line thickness. He is the author of the book care and rehabilitation of the equine foot, the instructional dvd set under the horse, numerous other instructional dvd sets, and the free howto articles at. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist duration. Fundamentally, theres a lot of basic science lacking when it comes to trimming and shoeing horses, and i think its a pretty good idea to have a lot of options when it comes to dealing with a horse hoof problems. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a. He has become much more conservative, removing less material initially, as experience has taught him that much of what he once achieved by carving comes naturally with time. I bought both the dvd series and the book direct from pete ramey s website so from the usa the dvds didnt have a customs charge, but i paid 29 euros on the book in france ouch. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot by pete ramey. Chapter 29 navicular disease pete ramey most of this book is directly or indirectly related to treating and preventing navicular disease and caudal foot pain in general.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Join facebook to connect with pete ramey and others you may know. Each contributor has addressed their area of expertise and together they detail the countless aspects needed to optimize the health of the bar. Dec 14, 2016 pete ramey from known for his dvd series and books on hoof care. What is going on with these shoes page 3 the horse forum. The toughest thing about writing a how to book, is that what you write is frozen in time. I would totally recommend pete ramey s combo package dvdbook set. Pete has also written a load of great articles which complement the book and are available for free i highly recommend reading them. Pete ramey explains the internal structure if the hoof, how to estimate the attachment of the hoof wall and the thickness of the sole, how to nourish and grow a sound hoof, and much more. First, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness. In this book, pete describes the many horses, both shod and lame, he has brought successfully into barefootedness and soundness since then.
I have read all 464 pages but i will go back to the text and great descriptive figures time and time again in the future. While i still do not consider anything in the book remotely harmful, i have learned too much since 2000 and so have hoof researchers and the rest of the hoof world to consider it a valuable resource. Topics range from theory and practical trimming advice to nutrition, research, anatomy, hoof and body mechanics, and more. Barefoot trimming advocates may also point out quite correctly that horses dont necessarily need shoes. Rameys book was written in 2000, and hes learned a lot in seven years. New article modifications of easyboot gloves and glueon shells is an important update to all of our books. Pete ramey articles pdf versions of all of pete ramey s articles in a printer friendly format. The book was a smashing success and has helped horses all over the world. Online store precisionpick precision horse hoof pick tool. They generally arise because the heels have not been sufficiently shortened. The words and wisdom of robert bowker, vmd, phd, and with comments by registered master farrier gene ovnicek and pete ramey permeate the book. Along with traveling internationally for clinics, pete and his wife ivy run a busy hoof rehabilitation business and live in the georgia mountains. This is not just pull the shoes and let the horse go barefootit is a program including diet, exercise, riding and shaping the foot.
Theyll say things like, horses are born without shoes and have lived without shoes for millions of years. The essential hoof book needs to be on every horse owners bookshelf. Natural hoof care is now being recognized as the most important new direction in horse care. Text books i can highly recommend pete ramey s dvds he has produced the most comprehensive series on how to deal with a wide range of hoof pathologies and his new book, care and rehabilitation of the equine foot has to be one of the best text books available and a must for every serious student. Pete ramey s care and rehabilitation of the equine foot book is probably the most comprehensive work ever written on the horses hoof. At the forefront of this artful science is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. I found pete rameys open and honest assessment of how the hoofcare industry is faring enlightening. The same things that improve the hooves, also improve every aspect of the horses life. Contains articles, clinic calendar, and information on barefoot trimming. Buck brannaman parelli savvy club dvd issue horse training vhs clinton anderson colt starting clinton anderson fundamentals horse training dvds dvd colt starting brannaman horse training dvd set parelli level parelli natural horsemanship clinton anderson gaining respect natural horsemanship clinton anderson riding dressage dvd dressage training. Feb 17, 2017 first, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness.
However it is a great introduction to what nhc natural hoof care is. Pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. Forward thinking equine podiatry and lameness evaluation utilizing a vetfarrier team approach. Im basically designing my own athomebarefoottrimmingstudyprogram for a student of 1. Hoof rehab podiatry and lameness center home facebook. Pete ramey under the horse video solid rock knives. Pete ramey has been specializing in equine hoof rehab since 1994. Dec 19, 2016 i would totally recommend pete rameys combo package dvdbook set. Founding member of the american hoof association laminitis and caudal foot pain specialist serving ne georgia since 1994 author of the book care and rehabilitation of the equine foot free articles and thousands of pictures at. The wait is over, pete ramey announces new book horse care. Even if you do a revision, all of the old copies are still out there. Pete ramey, the author making natural hoof care work for you, offers clinics for farriers and horse owners.
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