The Hoof Balancer : A Unique Tool for Balancing Equine Hooves – Jaime Jackson

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What does a truly balanced hoof look like – and how can we assess balance when the hoof is already distorted?

In The Hoof Balancer, Jaime Jackson approaches hoof balance through the natural hoof model developed from his observations and research into wild horses. Rather than relying on arbitrary measurements or ideals that vary between breeds and disciplines, he focuses on the relationships between the different structures of the hoof capsule.

The book examines the toe, quarters, heels and their relative positions, explaining how these structures can be assessed together when determining hoof balance. Jackson argues that understanding these natural relationships provides a more consistent framework for hoof care than attempting to apply different standards according to breed, use or discipline.

Particular attention is given to more challenging hoof shapes and distortions, including capsule wryness, slipper toe, bull-nose, club foot and excessively high or insufficiently trimmed heels. The aim is to provide a practical way of identifying balance even when the hoof has moved significantly away from its natural form.

Concise and highly focused, The Hoof Balancer is intended primarily as a practical reference for hoof-care practitioners and readers already interested in natural hoof care.

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Author: Jaime Jackson
Language: English
ISBN: 9780984839964
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 40
Publication year: 2017
Publication date: 1 March 2017
Publisher: NHC Press
Dimensions: approx. 216 × 279 mm