For all interested in hoofcare, lameness issues....
I have launched my new website:
[www.EquineBarehoofCare.org]
please visit!

Some of you might know that I have sucessfully completed my studies to become a Certified Strasser Hoofcare Specialist (CSHS) - soon to be called "Strasser Hoofcare Professional" (SHP).
I am one of the first five in Australia/NZ.

Since the new site will not feature a forum, you can post any hoof/lameness questions here - or email me and I will try to be as helpful as I can.
Smooth transitions!
Carola

Hello Carola
Dropped in on your website and think it's super. Even found some barefoot sites that I didn't have in my favourites list - do now!
Pleased to say that my first horse in 10 years, who had a rough start to life without shoes (farrier overtrimmed sole in front of the frog and he couldn't walk comfortabley for over 3 weeks!) but is now doing well - voluntarily walks on our new stone drive!
As a DIY trimmer the internet is an invaluable tool for me - to have a few Australian sites is great. I live in country Qld so access to 'live' barefoot trimmers is very difficult. Am desperately hoping to have Dr Alison Macintosh call in for a general consultation one day soon - there is always a reason a really nice horse is too cheap!
Best wishes
Sonia - thank you for your e-mail encouragement back in March when I first had his shoes removed.

Hi Sonia, nice of you to "drop in"

Keep up the good work.....if you need expert help with anything, have a look into the AEBM site.
www.the aebm.org

We have a Panel of Experts, consisting of: (Yes, Alison is one of them.... and Julie and I are always there to help as well....)

Dr W. Robert Cook - FRCVS, PhD Professor Emeritus, Veterinary School, Tufts University, USA, who developed the Bitless Bridle;


* Dr Mark Curtis - BVSc (Hons), MACVSc, equine vet from Victoria, who has a particular expertise in Homoeopathy;


* Sabine Kells SHP, Accredited Strasser Hoofcare Course Instructor (Canada);


* Dr Alison Macintosh BVSc, a Queensland veterinarian who is helping many lame horses with corrective trimming and who is studying to become a Strasser Hoofcare Professional;


* Manolo Mendez Professor of Classical Dressage. Formerly Head Rider at the Royal Spanish Riding School in Jerez, Spain Manolo is now living in Victoria;


* Lea Porter from WA, Accredited Bowen Therapist, Instructor for SMART BOWEN Equine, Small Animal and Human Bowen Courses, Dip. Vet. Hom., Dip. Animal Technician. Cert. Senior Vet Nurse. Bowen, Massage, Trigger Points, Saddle Fitting, Homoeopathy, Bach Flowers.


* Christine Scully - BappSci (Equine Studies) Hons Class 1. C.Sturt. Cert Sp. Mass. Cert Nat. Cert. Hom. HATAA AAPA. Natural horse management, nutrition and health care (Victoria).


Stay in touch!
Cheers