He soon became aware of the lack of actual hoof knowledge and trimming instructions contained within the farrier texts. Pete ramey under the horse video solid rock knives. Pete ramey, one of the worlds most experienced and respected natural hoof care practitioners. Even if you do a revision, all of the old copies are still out there.
Equine journal diagrams help to take the mystery out of commonly misunderstood things like proper hoof angles and toe length. Pete ramey is a skilled, fulltime natural hoof care practitioner from georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. 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. Im basically designing my own athomebarefoottrimmingstudyprogram for a student of 1. Pete ramey has been specializing in equine hoof rehab since 1994. Chapter 20 care and rehabilitation of the hoof walls and lamellar attachment pete ramey. Making natural hoof care work for you by pete ramey. A horseshoe will never touch these feet again, and i am doing my own trims from now on. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist duration. Pete ramey books list of books by author pete ramey. World renowned natural hoof care specialist pete ramey, who has been turning the world of horse care upside down, was joined by robert m. This is a good book to purchase when you have finished beginning clinics and have some mentorships under your belt. The toughest thing about writing a how to book, is that what you write is frozen in time.
Each contributor has addressed their area of expertise and together they detail the countless aspects needed to optimize the health of the bar. At the forefront of this artful science is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. Pete ramey, the author making natural hoof care work for you, offers clinics for farriers and horse owners. Feb 17, 2017 first, lets cover some basics with a man whos been instrumental in driving the move toward barefootedness. I am declaring the book making natural hoof care work obsolete. Although this is not a new release released in 2008, i thought it would be a nice. A chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse. 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. 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. 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.
Treatment of the walls for laminitic patients, dealing with wall flare, cracks, wld, dietary considerations, routine and rehabilitative trimming. This book is the most informative book i have found about natural hoof care. 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. However it is a great introduction to what nhc natural hoof care is. Progressive hoof care practitioners pete ramey two days clinic. Pete has also written a load of great articles which complement the book and are available for free i highly recommend reading them. 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. What is going on with these shoes page 3 the horse forum. According to what is available now on his web site hoofrehab it is dated.
This is not just pull the shoes and let the horse go barefootit is a program including diet, exercise, riding and shaping the foot. Pete ramey articles pdf versions of all of pete ramey s articles in a printer friendly format. 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. Theyll say things like, horses are born without shoes and have lived without shoes for millions of years. He specializes in natural hoof care and travels around the world giving demonstration on proper care of hooves. New article modifications of easyboot gloves and glueon shells is an important update to all of our books, articles and dvd sets. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot hoof geeks. Rameys book was written in 2000, and hes learned a lot in seven years. This book goes in depth and gives step by step instruction about hoof trimming and care. 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.
At the forefront of this book is pete ramey, experienced natural hoof care practitioner. 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. The much anticipated book by hoof rehabilitation specialist pete ramey has been completed. Dec 14, 2016 pete ramey from known for his dvd series and books on hoof care.
A great resource for all things hoof related, the essential hoof book truly is essential to have in any barn. I would totally recommend pete ramey s combo package dvdbook set. 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. Care and rehabilitation of the equine foot by pete ramey.
Natural hoof care is now being recognized as the most important new direction in horse care. Join facebook to connect with pete ramey and others you may know. A farrier since 1994, ramey became intrigued in 1998 by what he was hearing about the overall health benefits of going barefoot. This chapter focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease, navicular syndrome, and caudal foot pain. 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. 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. Dec 14, 2016 most of you in the horse world know or know of pete ramey.
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 hoof of the horse hardcover book by simon curtis. Along with traveling internationally for clinics, pete and his wife ivy run a busy hoof rehabilitation business and live in the georgia mountains. 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. 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 information on how to crossover into natural hoof care. 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. The 464 page, full color hardback features pete along with eight contributing authors. The equine barefoot movement marquis hoofboot australia. The essential hoof book needs to be on every horse owners bookshelf. I bought this book to start giving my horses a good foundation. Pete ramey give us an overview in the laminitis chapter, but the discussion of laminitis takes place in almost every chapter in the book. Online store precisionpick precision horse hoof pick tool. Pete ramey s care and rehabilitation of the equine foot book is probably the most comprehensive work ever written on the horses hoof. 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.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The same things that improve the hooves, also improve every aspect of the horses life. Forward thinking equine podiatry and lameness evaluation utilizing a vetfarrier team approach. Later on in the fall of 2003, pete ramey s book making natural hoof care work for you was published.
Contains articles, clinic calendar, and information on barefoot trimming. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful equine. Topics range from theory and practical trimming advice to nutrition, research, anatomy, hoof and body mechanics, and more. Rehabilitation and prevention of laminitis, navicular disease, navicular syndrome, wall cracks, thin soles. Making natural hoof care work updates revised 22405 pete ramey. May 07, 2017 a chat with pete about his philosophy towards hoof health of the horse. Jan 31, 2017 honestly, when it comes to barefoot trimming, im really not very sure what the fuss is all about. In 2011 petes second book was published, the comprehensive and critically acclaimed care and rehabilitation of the equine foot. New article modifications of easyboot gloves and glueon shells is an important update to all of our books. Barefoot trimming advocates may also point out quite correctly that horses dont necessarily need shoes. By randy s luikart and pete ramey posted on may 1, 2012 posted in anatomy, nutrition this was a very interesting read.
Dec 19, 2016 i would totally recommend pete rameys combo package dvdbook set. 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. I consider jaime the founding father of natural hoof care. 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. Every trimmer, farrier, and veterinarian should have a copy in their truck. In 2011 pete s second book was published, the comprehensive and critically acclaimed care and rehabilitation of the equine foot. 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. Pete ramey started out as a shoeing farrier in 1994. I found pete rameys open and honest assessment of how the hoofcare industry is faring enlightening. 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 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. 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. The idea that the horses hooves are important isnt exactly new. 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. 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.
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. It s not a light read but rather a study manual that will likely take years to absorb. 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. In this video pete uses the hoof knife made by solid rock knives. Aug 02, 2010 later on in the fall of 2003, pete rameys book making natural hoof care work for you was published. Making natural hoof care work for you star ridge company. Pete ramey from known for his dvd series and books on hoof care. Making natural hoof care work for you by ramey, pete and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hoof rehab podiatry and lameness center home facebook. 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.
If you cant get hold of pete ramey s book, then at least check out the articles on his website at. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a. 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. 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. In 2000, i wrote my first book making natural hoof care work. I dont know if its worth looking on ebay i have seen the dvds for sale but rarely. A couple of questions for pete ramey, equine hoof care specialist.
The book was a smashing success and has helped horses all over the world. 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. Learning the wild horse trim making the leap soulful. The wait is over, pete ramey announces new book horse care. Pete ramey is farrier and cofounder of the american hoof association. Pete is a founding member of the american hoof association. 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 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. The hoof knife was designed and made to accomplish this goal. He was trained by a local farrier and studied farrier texts. 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. 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.
Prepare yourself for deep, detailed and scientific. 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. A great resource for all things hoofrelated, the essential hoof book truly is essential to have in any barn. 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. He promotes keeping your horse hooves healthy without the horse wearing horse shoes. A handson manual for natural hoof care all breeds of horses and all equestrian disciplines for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians by pete ramey. World renowned hoof specialist pete ramey the soul of a horse. Pete ramey has wrapped his reference book in a cloak of collaborative experts to create a synergistic look at how hooves can be nurtured back to healthor rehabilitated to a state of health that the horse may never have known in its life. 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. Making natural hoof care work for you pete ramey farrier shop.
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