The Natural Trim: Principles and Practice - Softcover

Jaime Jackson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984839909 ISBN 13: 9780984839902

Publisher: J. Jackson Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Using the tough, polished-looking hooves of the Great Basin mustang as the picture perfect model of health and soundness, wild horse expert and veteran hoof care professional, Jaime Jackson, discovered he could consistently stimulate natural growth patterns in the hooves of domestic horses simply by mimicking the natural wear patterns of these wild, free-roaming equines. Rooted in the fundamental laws of nature, these Guidelines use elements of math, science, art and common sense to provide exact trimming and measuring  instructions—and get excellent results!

• Identifying and mimicking  key natural wear patterns to generate naturally shaped hooves.
• Never “soring” or over-trimming any hoof.
• Why a corrective trim—isn’t!
• Trimming in harmony with a horse’s natural break-over, conformation, and gaits.
• Trimming laminitic hooves or a club foot.
• Activating key structures to stimulate growth in over-shortened or ‘invaded’ hoof capsules.
• Restoring “run under” and “slipper toe” hooves to their natural shapes and angles.
• Taking precise angle and length measurements.

 

 

 

About this title

About the Author

Jaime Jackson is universally credited with having started the modern-day barefoot movement and continues to lead the way as the leading expert in both domestic and wild horse hooves. He is a 40-year vetern hoof care expert, author of 5 books, and the Executive Director of the AANHCP (Association for the Advancement of Natural Horse Care Practices) at www.aanhcp.net

From the Inside Flap

NHC encourages a sound, healthy and rugged hoof to grow from the inside out. The natural trim, when combined with other elements of NHC are, together, the best defense against Navicular Slipper Toe, Wry Foot, Club Foot, and other disorders. The book includes detailed information on "Identifying and mimicking key natural wear patterns to generate naturally shaped hooves; never soring or over-trimming a horse; Trimming in harmony with a horse's natural breakover, conformation and gaits; Trimming laminitic hooves or a club foot; Activating key structures to stimulate growthin over-shortened or 'invaded' hoof capsules; Resotoring run-under and slipper-toe hooves to their natural shape and ange; and taking precise angle and length measurements.

Edition details

• Publisher: J. Jackson Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0984839909
• ISBN 13: 9780984839902
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 319