By Alicia Harlov
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About the Show
Description: 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.
Published: The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.
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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.
Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by San Holo
https://open.spotify.com/track/3M2UGK6F3Wa0mDIUlFkfWq?si=usCPsqbsRsiPlCLXLmtEiA
One of the best ways to prevent injury and lameness in horses is to keep them fit. Jec Ballou discusses ways to improve our horses’ fitness levels, and some examples of what we can find in her book 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses.
For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progressivehoofcare.org/conference to sign up and I will see you there!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
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Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRN
A special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.com
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Your Host
Alicia Harlov
Alicia Harlov is a full time hoofcare provider on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and a member of Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners. Her passion for hoofcare started with her mustang Vinnie’s diagnosis with navicular disease and corresponding soft tissue damage. Determined to help him, she pursued as much education as she could, traveling throughout the United States and the UK to work with a variety of mentors covering various pathologies and rehabilitation techniques for hooves to achieve soundness. This eventually led her to leave her careeer as a public school teacher to focus on hoofcare.
She loves educating owners on how to grow the healthiest hoof possible and believes that getting a horse sound is often a matter of finding the right pieces to the puzzle. She is on a never-ending journey to find as many tools to help as she can.
When Alicia isn’t working on horses or checking in with their owners, she enjoys spending time with her husband, horses, dog, cat, and chickens
Recent Episodes
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Equine Fitness with Jec Ballou, by Equithrive
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PHCP Conference Sneak Peek, by Equithrive
You’ll hear snippets of conversations from this year’s PHCP conference speakers, including Dr. ...
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Sole Depth and Hoof Comfort, by Equithrive
Philip Himanka discusses those difficult “thin sole” cases and why they may struggle to become ...
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Feeding Forage for Horse Health, by Equithrive
Dr. Erin Roddy and Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill discuss various types of forage and their possible effect on hoof h...
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Hoofcare In The Heat, by Equithrive
Beth Lynn Lewis and Cristina Winemiller chat about considerations for owners and hoofcare providers to keep...
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Gut Health and Hoof Health, by Equithrive
Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill talks about factors that affect gut health, and potential links to hoof comfort and he...
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Farming Practices and Horse Health: A Vet’s Experience, by Equithrive
Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, author of “Restoring Eden,” talks about her experience with pesticides a...
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Throwback Episode: Thrush, Sponsored by Equithrive
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