What about differences of opinion regarding trimming?
Isn’t that a controversial area? I say, vive la
différence! Isn’t it wonderful that we don’t all
think alike? Isn’t it great that there are so many
people out there exploring this new frontier?
Because while some may theorize that trimming
is self-evident—trimming is always a man-made
activity. Humans trim, therefore we can’t ever
really call it “natural.” But we can aspire to the
natural, and attempt to discover the best ways to
help our domestic horses keep their feet shaped as
naturally as possible
.
Now a special note: this is a hard thing to write,
but I feel it is so important, I’m willing to stick my
neck out for it. Nothing breaks my heart more
than to see members of any barefoot group (association,
organization, school, etc.) launch a public
attack on any other barefoot group, or even upon
barefoot individuals. Usually it is done in the
name of “good,” as the attackers often speak of
protecting the horse, or trying to educate those
they believe are ignorant—but all I see are stones
being thrown in a glass house. A whole lot of bad
things have been done in the name of “good.”
If you truly love and care about horses, and about
the barefoot movement—and not self-promotion—
I urge you to think before you condemn
another barefooter, because you literally shoot
your own self in the foot. You have a right to your
own beliefs—stick to them, present your own
methods and be proud of them, and treat everyone
else with respect. At the same time, be humble,
and continue to learn from all sources. You
would be surprised what you can learn from
unexpected places.
Likewise, individual barefoot owners and trimmers,
please think carefully about your words and
actions, and consider how you can promote the
good of barefoot as a whole. Our best way to success
is to lead the way through our own good
results. There is no need to condemn horseshoes,
or people who live within a different paradigm.
Finally, through the Barefoot Paradigm, I want to
introduce a new concept, and that is unity.
Despite our different trimming theories and systems,
and focus on various horse sports, activities
or philosophies, we have so much in common!
We need team spirit, so I’ve come up with the idea
of “Team Barefoot” as a generic catch-phrase.
If you believe in the Barefoot Paradigm, you are
already an honorary member of Team Barefoot!
Be proud of us all, the entire community, everyone
who has made the choice to do better by the
horse. We’ve come a long way in this past decade,
but we can go a whole lot further if we do it
together! Go Team Barefoot! If you like this
idea, please share it!
Isn’t that a controversial area? I say, vive la
différence! Isn’t it wonderful that we don’t all
think alike? Isn’t it great that there are so many
people out there exploring this new frontier?
Because while some may theorize that trimming
is self-evident—trimming is always a man-made
activity. Humans trim, therefore we can’t ever
really call it “natural.” But we can aspire to the
natural, and attempt to discover the best ways to
help our domestic horses keep their feet shaped as
naturally as possible
Now a special note: this is a hard thing to write,
but I feel it is so important, I’m willing to stick my
neck out for it. Nothing breaks my heart more
than to see members of any barefoot group (association,
organization, school, etc.) launch a public
attack on any other barefoot group, or even upon
barefoot individuals. Usually it is done in the
name of “good,” as the attackers often speak of
protecting the horse, or trying to educate those
they believe are ignorant—but all I see are stones
being thrown in a glass house. A whole lot of bad
things have been done in the name of “good.”
If you truly love and care about horses, and about
the barefoot movement—and not self-promotion—
I urge you to think before you condemn
another barefooter, because you literally shoot
your own self in the foot. You have a right to your
own beliefs—stick to them, present your own
methods and be proud of them, and treat everyone
else with respect. At the same time, be humble,
and continue to learn from all sources. You
would be surprised what you can learn from
unexpected places.
Likewise, individual barefoot owners and trimmers,
please think carefully about your words and
actions, and consider how you can promote the
good of barefoot as a whole. Our best way to success
is to lead the way through our own good
results. There is no need to condemn horseshoes,
or people who live within a different paradigm.
Finally, through the Barefoot Paradigm, I want to
introduce a new concept, and that is unity.
Despite our different trimming theories and systems,
and focus on various horse sports, activities
or philosophies, we have so much in common!
We need team spirit, so I’ve come up with the idea
of “Team Barefoot” as a generic catch-phrase.
If you believe in the Barefoot Paradigm, you are
already an honorary member of Team Barefoot!
Be proud of us all, the entire community, everyone
who has made the choice to do better by the
horse. We’ve come a long way in this past decade,
but we can go a whole lot further if we do it
together! Go Team Barefoot! If you like this
idea, please share it!
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