The Humble Hoof

Alicia Harlov

The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse. Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com.

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161 episodes
Updated July 24

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Jul 30, 2020 · 44 min
Mad About Forage: Feeding the Equine Athlete and more
In a continuation from last episode, Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn, Inc. talks about feeding the equine athlete, alfalfa and the hoof, and gut health and the hoof. How do we safely increase calories for hardworking horses? Do they need concentrates/grain? Is alfalfa safe for the metabolic horse? What does gut distress do to the feet? These questions are explored in part two with Scott! Also in this episode: Kayleigh Tansey, Danna-Lea Swanson, Hannah Croteau, and Maia Chaput.
Jun 27, 2020 · 41 min
Mad About Hooves: A Peek at Equine Nutrition with Scott Cieslar
In this episode, Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn talks about various aspects of equine nutrition and how it can affect the hoof. Topics include iron overload, hay testing, supplement stability, trace mineral balancing, and more. This episode is "Part 1" with Scott Cieslar, stay tuned for Part 2! A special thank you to Mad Barn for sponsoring this episode. Use code "thehumblehoof" to receive 5% off your next order at madbarn.com.
May 27, 2020 · 29 min
Performance Horse Feet: An Interview with Shannon Peters Dressage
In this episode, I speak with Shannon Peters, a dressage trainer who has taken horses through Grand Prix and PSG barefoot. Shannon talks about her motivation to take her upper level dressage horses barefoot and how she maintains sound, healthy performance feet. Also in this episode is her hoofcare provider, Sossity Garguilo.
May 8, 2020 · 51 min
Long Toe Woes: Perspectives on Navicular with Dr. Robert Bowker
In episode 18 of The Humble Hoof, Dr. Robert Bowker talks about his research into the caudal hoof through decades of microscopic study and dissection. He delves into his ideas on trimming to improve the caudal hoof, and how long toes affect the internal anatomy. Dr. Bowker has many published studies available publicly online, and is continually studying more hooves around the world.
Mar 30, 2020 · 38 min
Thrush: What's Hiding Underneath?: Sam Austin of Red Horse Products
In this episode, Sam Austin of Red Horse Products answers questions about what might cause thrush and white line disease in horses, and how we can safely treat it without affecting healthy tissue. Also in this episode, Joe Sexton, a microbiologist that has taken an interest in fungi and bacteria on the horse's hoof, elaborates on some research that has been done on white line disease, and what approaches might be best when looking to treat hoof infections.
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
Case Study #1: DDFT Tears and Navicular Bone Damage
This episode is the lameness history and rehab strategies for my own personal gelding, Vinnie. A BLM Mustang, Vinnie has a history of navicular bone damage, bilateral front lameness, DDFT tears, as well as other pathology in the caudal hoof, and hock arthritis. In this episode, I speak with various farriers, veterinarians, and friends that have seen his rehab journey over the last six years. Also featured in this episode: Dr. Sara Cook (Black Brook Veterinary Services, Massachusetts), Dr. Jose Garcia (Tufts Large Animal Hospital, Massachusetts), Pete Ramey, Beth Lewis, June O'Brien, Casey Sexton, and Cindy Conquest.
Feb 16, 2020 · 32 min
Technology Devoted to the Horse: Monique Craig of EponaMind
In this episode, Monique Craig of EponaMind in Paso Robles, California talks about how Epona's MetronMind software has allowed them to watch for various trends in hoof radiographs. She discusses what they have come to look for when watching for mediolateral balance as well as HPA, and what we might consider as we approach the hoof and think about our trimming or therapeutic options such as the EponaShoe. Also featured in the episode: John Machamer, Ann Ramsey, and Lenora Pritchard.
Dec 19, 2019 · 17 min
Daisy Haven Farm Clinic Teaser
This short teaser episode is a sneak peek into a five day clinic at Daisy Haven Farm with Daisy Bicking. In it, you'll hear clips from Daisy's clinic in November 2019.
Dec 14, 2019 · 55 min
The Road to Hoof Protection: Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc.
Garrett Ford of Easycare, Inc. shares his journey into the hoof boot world in this episode. He expands on his innovation process, how he tests new products, and some of his favorite and most popular products. You can see more about Easycare at this link: https://www.easycareinc.com/ Also featured in this episode: Curtis Burns, Dan Schroeder
Nov 11, 2019 · 48 min
Saving the Laminae: Laminitis Prevention and Rehabilitation with Dr. Andrew Van Eps
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Van Eps delves into new research on laminitis and founder treatment, as well as the importance of prevention. In it, you will hear about the three causes of laminitis, and research into how to approach each cause. Prevention is better than "damage control," and implementing some changes in your horse's diet and lifestyle can make all the difference! If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Van Eps, you can email him at vaneps@vet.upenn.edu, or see his work at New Bolton Center at https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/NBC-hospital . Also featured: Dr. Chris Pollitt, Ann Ramsey, Daisy Bicking, and Candice Piraino.
Oct 22, 2019 · 1 hr
We're Both Professionals: A Discussion on Vet/Farrier Collaboration with Stuart Muir
In this episode, Rood and Riddle resident farrier Stuart Muir delves into how to work together with veterinarians for the benefit of the horse. He discusses how hoofcare providers can forge relationships with local vets, work through differences in opinion, and work towards productive collaboration. This episode also features segments from Dave Dawson (NEAEP CEO), Dr. Shawn Morrell (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Saratoga NY), Dr. Jennifer Melcher (DVM, Georgia), Dr. Ron Gaeta (DVM, Dunbarton Equine, Connecticut), Sam Zalesky (resident farrier, Rood and Riddle, Lexington KY), and Dr. Raul Bras (podiatrist, Rood and Riddle, Lexington, KY). To see more about opportunities in vet/farrier collaboration, visit www.theneaep.com , as well as the Georgia Professional Farriers Association on FB to see events with Dr. Melcher.
Sep 24, 2019 · 46 min
Looking at Integrative Hoofcare: Daisy Bicking of Daisy Haven Farm
In this episode, Daisy Bicking talks about her journey into hoofcare and the glue-on/composite world. She talks about her influences and what motivated her to pursue her current path, as well as what motivates her to continue to teach others. You'll hear a bit about courses you can pursue to connect with Daisy and other hoofcare providers seeking to learn more about everything from reading radiographs and identifying pathology, to practicing glue on work. To learn more about what Daisy offers, visit https://www.daisyhavenfarm.com/. More resources that Daisy talks about are Postural Rehabilitation, which is discussed here - Is Your Horse Really A Goat? and hoof mapping, etc here - ELPO.
Aug 16, 2019 · 45 min
Slicing and Dicing: Paige Poss of Anatomy of the Equine
In this episode, Paige Poss talks about her hoofcare journey which led her into "slicing and dicing" - performing dissections on countless equine cadaver legs in order to share that information with the horse world. Paige talks about working with other professionals, finding various pathologies in the foot, and what to take notice of when looking at your own horse's feet. You can see her work at http://www.anatomy-of-the-equine.com/ as well as http://www.ironfreehoof.com/ .
Jul 22, 2019 · 48 min
Real Talk: Business Tips for Hoofcare Providers
In this episode, various hoofcare providers talk about tips in how to better run a hoofcare business. Beth Lynn Lewis, Kirsten Proctor, Kristi Rodgers, and Henric Larsson touch upon everything from keeping yourself safe while working on a horse, to interacting with clients.
Jun 9, 2019 · 54 min
Everything Donkey: Megan Hensley, The Donkey Farrier
In this interview, Megan Hensley, "The Donkey Farrier," talks about her work with donkeys - from hoofcare to environment to nutrition. She discusses the best ways to approach them, gain their trust, and gain advances in healthy feet. Megan will be a speaker at this year's Donkey Welfare Symposium at UC Davis September 13-15th, 2019. For more information, see here: https://donkeywelfaresymposium.homestead.com/
May 9, 2019 · 53 min
A Whole Horse Approach: An Interview with Pete Ramey, Part 2
A continuation from Part 1, in this episode Pete Ramey talks about some approaches he takes to deal with hoof pathology in his day to day work. Discussed in this interview are wall cracks, white line disease, distal descent, glue on and tape on boots, improving movement, and more. For more information on Pete's work, visit http://hoofrehab.com.
May 2, 2019 · 45 min
A Whole Horse Approach: An Interview with Pete Ramey, Part 1
In this interview, Pete Ramey talks about his journey into a holistic, "whole horse" approach to hoofcare, and what he has learned along the way. This episode is Part 1 with Pete; it focuses on the background to his approach with horses. Stay tuned for Part 2 (Episode 6), coming soon, which will get into more of the technical side of what Pete does in his work. For more information on Pete and his work, visit hoofrehab.com.
Apr 26, 2019 · 38 min
Navicular Rehabilitation: Nic Barker of Rockley Farm
In this episode, Nic Barker talks about her rehab work at Rockley Farm in Exmoor, England, helping horses with a "navicular" diagnosis: bone damage, tendon and ligament damage, weak heels, etc. Rockley rehab horse owners also give their input on horses that have gone through Nic's program, and how they are doing now. You can learn more about Nic and Rockley Farm at www.rockleyfarm.co.uk/, as well as from Nic's books: Feet First by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite, and Performance Hoof Performance Horse by Nic Barker.
Apr 19, 2019 · 36 min
Hardworking Hooves: Greg Sokoloski and the Houston Mounted Police
In the early 2000s, Greg Sokoloski, a police officer in the Houston Mounted Police Department, decided to run an "experiment" on the horses in the police force. With some preparation and commitment, Greg pulled the shoes on these hardworking horses and put them back to work. Greg talks about how the Houston Police Department now keeps 40 police horses happy and sound barefoot. If you are interested in his story and the transition process he took, feel free to contact Greg at hpdmp3486@sbcglobal.net.
Apr 15, 2019 · 43 min
Nutrition and the Hoof: Sally Hugg of California Trace
This episode includes an interview with Sally Hugg, "nutrition guru" and creator of California Trace minerals. In it, we explore how nutrition can help the health of hooves, and address various issues such as poor hoof quality, shelly walls, thin soles, laminitis, stretched white line, sore feet, etc.