Sandra Judy
An avid horse woman for all of her life, Sandra has providedholistic hoofcare education through clinics and her website. She began with hosting hoofcare clinics in 2003 and completed a world renown hoofcare professional's course in 2005. She has spent many years providing natural horsemanship training to clients, boarded horses, bred Holsteiners and Hanovarians, and run competitions and clinics at her Windtree Farm in North Carolina. She has gathered her horsemanship knowledge by participating in colt starting clinics with Ray Hunt, Bryan Neubert, Mark Rashid, Greg Eliel, Dave Seay, Bill Scott and many others. Much of her hoofcare knowledge about trimming and riding barefoot horses was gained by experience and mentorship with some of the top hoofcare professionals in the USA. She was also a nationally known scientific illustrator and many of her illustrations can be found on various instructional material in schools all over the world. She was an creative director for a health education company and art director and contributing writer for a magazine called, "Growing Up".
Latest Articles
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Giving Away Your Horse
With many horse owners facing loss of income in these financial times, it may become necessary to give your horse away. A variety of reasons may force this.
Sep 10, 2010
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A Horse to Fox Hunt
Galloping fast and furiously behind a pack of hounds is a thrill not to be missed! But can your horse handle the wild ride? You need a good hunt horse.
Aug 16, 2010
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Fox Hunting In Virginia and the Carolinas
Fox hunting in the USA began as a sport that accompanied the early settlers. It is still very much a popular pastime for many horse owners in the Southeast.
Aug 14, 2010
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Equine Vaccinations
Many horses suffer the side effects of equine vaccinations. Neither owner nor veterinarian may realize the cause of the diseases resulting from vaccines.
Aug 12, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Barefoot Hoof Health
Although barefoot can be a healthy alternative to nailed-on shoes, it requires knowledgeable care. A variety of conditions may prevent hoof health.
Aug 3, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Barefoot Transition From Shoes
Many owners are concerned about their horse's feet. Understanding the function of the hoof is required to understand the process of transition from shoes.
Jul 27, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Barefoot Verses Shod: Function of Blood Flow
A barefoot hoof functions in a natural healthy way while hooves shod with metal shoes suffer from lack of circulation, nerve function and shock absorption.
Jul 27, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Hoofcare Theories of Function
While all parts of the horse's limbs are involved in shock absorption and motor function, 80% of shock is absorbed at the point of impact. That is the hoof.
Jul 27, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Hoofcare Basics: Bone Alignment
A horse depends on his feet for mobility and circulation. Balanced bone alignment and even weight distribution are crucial to the horse's health.
Jul 23, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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Anhidrosis in Horses
A non-sweating horse in summer is experiencing a life-threatening condition called anhdrosis. Recognize the symptoms and provide proper management.
Jul 22, 2010
- Sandra Judy
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