Discussion on Collection of Videos Showing Hoof Mechanism & Natural ways to Feed Hay
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Angie KJ
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Username: ajudson1
Post Number: 220
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, Sep 22, 2009 - 3:08 pm: |   |
Here's an interesting collection of videos from the Swedish Hoof School. I found the ones on barefoot peripheral loading, and the one on coffin bone rotation especially interesting.
http://www.swedishhoofschool.com/Videofilm2.htm
Here's a link to more about the slow feeders. I think I will try to get one built before winter; it will be good to have when my Paddock Paradise Track is too deep for me to spread hay on.
http://www.swedishhoofschool.com/feeders.htm
Thanks to Miriam for the links!
DrO,
Any way to cross reference to get the part about the slow hay feeders in the feeding section?
Things about "Natural horse/hoof care/holistic" leave me scratching my head as to where I should start start a discussion for ease of finding the link. |
Susie in AZ
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Username: sodmonst
Post Number: 160
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 25, 2009 - 10:08 am: | |
Regarding the slow feeders, could a pony catch a hoof or a horse snag a shoe heel in some of these feeders? I can visualize this happening with the horizontal designs, especially with a horse that paws for any reason, or in group feeding situations. |
Angie KJ
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Username: ajudson1
Post Number: 225
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 25, 2009 - 3:12 pm: | |
I suppose anything is possible with horses. I guess you could make the bottom a little bit higher off the ground, and have the inside floor higher also?
Is a 2" x 2" opening big enough for a pony hoof to get in? I thought that is what the openings are.
I am not sure if we'll get one built this year or not, if you decide to build one, please leave feedback what worked and what needed improvement. I'll do the same if we get that far...after the garage, siding, and deer blind is built, maybe horse stuff will get done, lol! |
Susie in AZ
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Username: sodmonst
Post Number: 163
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Friday, Sep 25, 2009 - 3:28 pm: | |
Almost all of the photos looked safe to me. There were only a couple that concerned. Our horses do not wear shoes anyway. The mini burros' feet would fit into a number of the set-ups. I think that we might want to try one, and if we do build one at home, I'll post the photo.
Thank you for posting this information, Angie. |
