0
That is a loaded question. By that I mean that the answer will vary GREATLY, depending on who you ask. Some will tell you that in order to be a jumper, a horse absolutely must wear shoes. Other barefoot enthusiasts and natural hoof care practioners will tell you that it depends on the current condition of the horses hooves and the future hoof care that the horse gets. Genetics and the health of the hooves in each horses family also comes into play. All horses are individuals and need individualized diagnoses. I am definitely one of the barefoot enthusiasts and am a firm believer in natural hoof care and I absolutely think it is possible to have a barefoot jumper. The only way to know for sure is to find yourself a farrier who specializes in Natural Hoof Care to look at the horse and make a determination. You should be able to find one in the yellow pages, making a few phone calls and just asking. Also, further down on this page is a link to the AANHCP (American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practioners) They have a directory of many natural hoof care practioners in different areas of the country. Secondly, I highly recommend that you check out the second link further down this page, Making Natural Hoof Care Work For You by Pete Ramey. Reading his website and particularly his book (of the same name) will change the way you not only LOOK at a horses hooves, but also how you CARE for a horses hooves forever.
What else can I help you with?
Is it okay to squat barefoot during a workout?
Yes, it is generally okay to squat barefoot during a workout as long as you are comfortable and have proper form to prevent injury.
Can mares jump?
All horses can jump.
Do some horses jump when you ride them?
No you have to train a horse how to jump over logs+jumps, Not all horses are made for jumping horses!
I'm getting a horse shes got Andalusian in her but I dont know what else I was wandering could she jump well?
It depends on what other breeds are in her. If shes all andalusion, They are usally heavly musceled horses but the can jump okay.
Is it dangerous for horses to wear back shoes while out to pasture with other horses?
This is no more dangerous than if the horse is barefoot.
Do you have to wear socks at jump sky high?
no. you can wear sneakers(with socks) or barefoot.
Can mustang horses jump?
Yes, but not in competition. Mustang horses can jump and they can compet because i compete on my mustang
Can Frisian Horses Jump?
All horses can jump, it's whether they are willing to. I heard Friesians are amazing jumpers.
Does a horse have to be put down with navicular?
NO! It can be cured with barefoot trimming! Seek out a farrier who specializes in barefoot trimming (I don't advise one who also shoes horses- he likely doesn't do a real barefoot trim, but rather the normal trim that they do for shoeing, which won't work.) In the related links you will find a page full of success storys of horses with hoof problems, including navicular, who were cured with barefoot trimming.
What do horses learned?
Horses learn how to jump and run as fast as they could.
Is it true that horses did long jump and high jump in the winter Olympics?
No.
Is it okay to be barefoot for a beach wedding?
yes, but cute flip-flops would look nicer
