18/09/2022
Da ich immer wieder gefragt werde, ob man mit Hufschuhen „normal“ reiten kann…. 😏
Hoof Boots can Replace Iron Horseshoes
A Swedish equine scientist says alternatives to horseshoes are the future. This is after preliminary results from a new study, conducted by the Swedish Agricultural University SLU, show that traditional iron horseshoes inhibit normal hoof function.
Traditionally iron horseshoes have been used for protective purposes but as the new barefoot study has shown, iron shoes also come with undesirable side effects. This is not only due to the rigid iron shoe itself but also from the fixing of it onto the hoof with nails.
Getting rid of iron horseshoes and going barefoot has increased over the last couple of decades. However there has been little scientific evidence to explain why horses perform so well without traditional horseshoes. Lately, a growing number of elite riders have successfully transitioned to barefoot which has sparked the new research project.
If this study has caught your attention please continue reading here:
https://scootboots.com/blogs/blog/equine-scientist-calls-for-alternatives-to-traditional-horseshoes
