Bearfoot Farm

10/16/2025

Hello everyone,
I have some openings. If you need a new hoof trimmer.

07/17/2025

This time of year, springtime in the northern hemisphere, if I see any “sudden” or new hoof problems, I assume it’s the grass.

Is your horse moving a little slower than previously? A little “lazier” all the sudden?

Is your horse suddenly less willing to canter or trot in turn out?

Is your horse now picking their path a bit more on the trail, and avoiding stones more than usual?

Do you have a resurgence of thrush, wall cracks or chips, white line disease, or hoof quality issues?

Is that old on again/off again lameness suddenly “on” again?

Does your horse turn a little slower than before, and you think it’s just their arthritis suddenly flaring up (even though the weather is warming up)?

It might be the grass.

If your horse has ANY access to grass this time of year, even if it’s just the grass edging in a “dry lot” paddock, and you see any change in hoof comfort, soundness, or hoof quality- it might be the grass.

I know your horses love it. I know you love to see them happy. I know for some “they never had issues with the grass before.”

Just trust me. Trial your horse off fresh spring grass and see if you notice any difference in comfort or new hoof growth at the hairline.

I’m telling you. It might be the grass.

Photo of one of my “grass free tracks” with a little bit of grass edging which could even be too much for a super sensitive horse.

07/17/2025

There are many subtle signs of PPID. Is your equine showing any of these signs? https://ecirhorse.org/cushings-disease-ppid.php. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Registration for NO Laminitis! 2025 is now open. Details regarding topics, speakers, and registration is at nolaminitis.org

07/17/2025

Protein can be a hot topic in equine nutrition. A lot of things can be "blamed" on lack of protein: poor topline, poor coat quality, muscle loss or poor performance, and more. But what does protein actually do for the horse? And what does it do for the hoof?

Once again, Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani, and Dr. Fran Rowe joined the podcast to discuss amino acids - the building blocks of protein - and their importance for hoof health and soundness.

You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under "The Humble Hoof," or directly at this link: https://thehumblehoof.com/2025/06/27/equine-nutrition-protein-and-the-hoof/

And a huge thank you to Mad Barn for sponsoring our Podiatry Clinic this fall!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:

Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 15% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN

A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com

Also be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!

11/28/2024