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The Biology of Natural Horsemanship Articles 1–3

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Dr. Bruce Nock, PhD

The first three articles of this landmark series which focuses on improving the life and performance of horses are now available. All three articles focus on matters pertaining to stress — its nature, the damage it can do to a horse, how to minimize it, and so forth. The articles can only be purchased as a unit. They will be sent to you as PDF files as email attachments..

46 Pages/12,500+ Words

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Ten Golden Rules of Horse Training

Ride For Tomorrow

To Ride for Tomorrow is to ride to enhance performance while improving the health and soundness of a horse. It has nothing to do with the type or style of tack used or the rider’s attire. It is simply, as it implies, doing today only that which will make the horse better tomorrow.

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Brumby Hooves — Freeze Dried

The Brumbys of the Australian Outback are much like the feral Mustangs of the American West. Living in family bands, these animals roam freely over arid, stony terrain. These feral horses are the focus of current research being managed by Dr. Chris Pollit, DVM of the University of Queensland, and carried out by Ph.D. student, Brian Hampson. For more information about this project go to The Australian Brumby Research Unit website.

Their research with the Brumbies in Queensland and the Northern territory has necessitated that they work in a close relationship with controlled feral horse culling operations. When the research analysis is complete, the Brumby feet are professionally freeze dried for use by people like farriers, veterinarians and hoof care professionals who benefit by seeing first hand the unique foot of the Brumby. Sagital sections exposing the coffin bone, tendons, etc., are preserved by freeze drying. The feet are then fixed permanently and will last forever without being chilled.

Purchase of Brumby feet following data collection is one way of providing much needed financial support for this research.

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This offer is currently only available to shipping addresses within the continental U.S.

Price per specimen includes shipping costs within the continental U.S.

$24.95 In Person (Book will not be shipped for this price)

$29.95 In Person (Book will not be shipped for this price)

Half Hoof

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Made in the USA by a farrier with over 30 years experience

Hoofjack® makes trimming, grooming, and show preparation a breeze. Use the cradle for picking, trimming and measuring for hoof boots. Use the straight post for easily finishing off hoof flare and the mustang roll.

1. •The solution for the leaning horse,
   

2. •Pull shoe, trim, rasp and measure for performance hoof boots.
   

3. •Accommodates older horses with a limited range of motion.
   

4. •Take your mind off your back and knees and put it back into your work.
   

5. •Hoofjack® base comes with convenient magnet accessory for your hoof pick, rasp, nippers, etc.
   

6. •Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included, or view this video online

Liberated Horsemanship offers free shipping within the continental U.S. Items ship Monday through Thursday. If you are attending a Gateway Clinic in Missouri you can choose to have your Hoofjack® shipped to Warrenton for pickup at the clinic.

Hoofjack® comes in several sizes to provide the best comfort for you and the horse.

Hoofjack®

Application & Uses

Hoofjack® is designed to support the horse's foot through all phases of trimming, treatment and daily care.

Hoofjack® provides a stable support for the horse to rest his foot on, allowing the horse to feel comfortable, secure and relaxed.

Hoofjack® is only for use on horses that have been trained to submit their foot to the handler.

For safety and stability, one or both feet of the user should always be on the stand when in use.

Do not leave a horse with his foot on the stand unattended!

For more details go here to watch the 40-minute instructional video.

Working with and around horses may be hazardous. Equine Innovations Inc. and Liberated Horsemanship are not responsible for damages that may occur due to the use of this product.

Mini Hoofjack®

The Mini Hoofjack® consists of one mini base with two magnets, mini cradle, and one mini straight post with rubber cap. Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included.

The mini base is made of linear polyethylene and is 7" in height and with a base diameter of 13". Overall height adjustment is 8" - 12". The base material comes with a three year warranty against horse breakage.

Liberated Horsemanship price: $145.00

New Item Geriatric/Limited Range of Motion

If you work with older horses or horses with limited range of motion, you know keeping the hoof low and close to the body core keeps the horse comfortable, balanced, and relaxed. This product allows you to do this while taking the strain off your body.

The Mini Hoofjack® consists of one mini base with two magnets, standard-sized cradle on mini-length post, and one mini straight post with rubber cap. Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included.

The mini base is made of linear polyethylene and is 7" in height and with a base diameter of 13". Overall height adjustment is 8" - 12". The base material comes with a three year warranty against horse breakage.

Liberated Horsemanship price $145

New Item Mini/Geriatric Combo

Add a mini cradle to the Geriatric set and you’re ready for those “pint-sized” clients as well. Combo includes mini base with two magnets, mini-length post with standard cradle, mini cradle, and mini straight post.

Liberated Horsemanship price $185

Standard Hoofjack

Standard Hoofjack® will accommodate a pony up to a small draft or draft cross (hooves up to a size 6). The Standard Hoofjack® consists of one standard base with two magnets, one standard cradle, and one straight post with standard rubber cap. Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included.

The standard base is made of linear polyethylene and is 12" in height and with a base diameter of 18". Overall height adjustment is 14" - 22". The base material comes with a three year warranty against horse breakage.

Liberated Horsemanship price: $175

Draft Hoofjack

Draft Hoofjack® is for use on hooves larger than a size 6 and consists of one standard base with two magnets, one draft cradle, and one straight post with draft rubber cap. Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included.

The standard base is made of linear polyethylene, is 12" in height and has a base diameter of 18". Overall height adjustment is 14" - 22". The base material comes with a three year warranty against horse breakage.

Liberated Horsemanship price: $195

Standard/Draft Combo

For those that are working on a wide range of hoof sizes.

The Combo Hoofjack® consists of one standard base, one standard cradle, one draft cradle, one straight post with standard rubber cap, and one standard straight post with draft rubber cap. Free 40 minute Hoofjack® instructional video included.

Liberated Horsemanship price $230

Natural Hoof Care Tool Kits

We worked with vendors to provide good quality natural hoof care tool kits at the best possible prices. We can offer these incredible values only to our students and others attending the LH events in Warrenton, MO, October 16 – 21, 2009. If you are just starting out in natural hoof care, this is a good place to begin.

Take the guess work out of buying the tools you will need.

The Professional Tool Kit includes:

Nordic Double Leather Apron (double leather on thigh, two knife pockets)

Halverson Narrow Blade Knife – Please indicate left or right handed.

Edge Crease Nail Puller

Nordic Viking Pull Offs

GE Nippers – 12” Nipper or 15” Easy Nippers.

Save Edge Rasp

Bellota Short Rasp Handle

Carver’s Rasp

EzLap 4” Tapered Knife Aharpener

Hoof Meter

Lufkin 3 Meter Power Retractable Metric/Standard Tape Measure

Sanding Block

Latex Coated Gloves – Available in Women’s medium, Women’s Large, and Men’s sizes.

Hoof Pick

Tool Bag

Hip Pack

Important Note: Please tell us by email whether you want a right or left hand knife, 12” or 15” Nippers, and glove size.

Liberated Horsemanship price $575

The Horse Owner Tool Kit includes:

Our Horse Owner Kit includes all items listed for the Profession Kit above except the Crease Nail Puller and the Shoe Pull Offs.

Important Note: Please tell us by email whether you want a right or left hand knife, 12” or 15” Nippers, and glove size.

Liberated Horsemanship price $475

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Learn

1.   Why it is important and how to help a horse attain and maintain a natural body posture that is bio-mechanically proficient and
   

2. optimal for carrying a rider’s weight comfortably.
   

3.   How to detect and correct crookedness and why it is important to do so.
   

4.   How to control longitudinal balance and why it is important to do so.
   

5.   How to round a horse’s back and why it is important to do so.
   

6.   The true nature of collection, why it’s important and how to get it.
   

7.   How to develop an effective half halt and why it is important to do so.
   

8.   How to use your core while riding and why it is important to do so.
   

9.   How to improve your skill with the aids.
   

10.   About saddle fitting.
    

In Ride for Tomorrow, Bruce breaks down complex concepts about the bio-mechanics of riding into understandable terms. Then, he goes on to explain why these concepts are important and how to put them into practice to improve a horse physically.

Ride for Tomorrow will be an invaluable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in improving the performance of their horse without jeopardizing their soundness and long-term health.

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Here’s A Sample of What People Are Saying About RFT

“It is great! I have already told my students to be sure to get it. I have compared RFT to Ljundquist’s book Practical Dressage Manual ... it looks deceptively simple and yet every time I have had a problem the answers are in his book, and now I have found RFT to be the same ... clear and uncompromising.” Cynthia Spalding, ACRI, Grand Prix Dressage Competitor and Clinician.

“Ride for Tomorrow is a book about dressage in its truest form: training of the horse, with the primary goal of improving the health and well-being of the horse. Unlike modern dressage, which has very different goals (often not in the best interest of the horse), this original dressage is for every horse and every rider, no matter what "style" of riding or "sport" they participate in. Indeed, any person who desires to actually ride a horse should learn this information inside and out!

What makes this book stand out is the simplicity of presentation. All of the concepts are very old, but the information is presented in a way that a beginner will be able to understand and immediately apply. This simplicity also makes this book a gem for the advanced rider. The basics of the concept of straightness in the horse's body can never be reviewed often enough, and the exercises presented are powerful.

In addition to all the great, detailed explanations about the horse's body, balance, and rider's aids, this book is filled with priceless bits of information and advice. "Ride for Tomorrow" is simply a must-have for every rider.” Yvonne Welz, Editor

The Horse's Hoof and avid dressage rider.