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"Natural Balance Hoof Care" Book & DVD Education System

- A Practical Guide to Hoof Care Science & Foot Function for Pleasure & Performance Horses. -

$150

“Natural Balance Hoof Care” is more than just book about hoof care. It is a comprehensive learning system that is developed to offer practical information for everyone from horse owners interested in the maintenance of their horse's feet, to seasoned farriers looking for useful information that will compliment their current hoof care knowledge. Because people learn and comprehend information in different ways, the "Natural Balance Hoof Care" book also comes with DVD's that include cooresponding sections, so sections you read in the book are also visually explained in some of the videos. Moreover, there are some things that are better explained visually, so part of the videos may not be covered as closely in the book. So you can see, the whole system maximizes the educational opportunity. And, when you combine this book with the "Natural Balance Hoof Trimming" and the "Natural Balance Shoeing" videos (Ultimate Pack), it's like having Gene Ovnicek in your livingroom to answer questions and offer assistance for many of your hoof care needs.

Chapters Include:

1. The History of Natural Balance

2. Basic Anatomy & Biomechanics

3. Foal & Foot Development

4. Hoof Care Tools, Supplies & Techniques

5. Horse Handling & Horsemanship

6. Limb Conformation, Gait Faults & Locomotion

7. Hoof Conformation, Evaluation & Distortions

8. Natural Balance Hoof Trimming

9. Forging & Modifying Horseshoes

10. Natural Balance Shoeing

11. Lameness & Pathology

12. Business Development & Professionalism

"Natural Balance Shoeing" 2 Video Series This tape is designed to give individuals interest in Natural Balance the most recent information regarding Natural Balance hoof preparation, application of Natural Balance® front shoes, Elite hind shoes, Natural Balance® Pads and Sole Support Impression Material. We will also offer some instruction for horses with mismatched feet, underrun and contracted heels, as well as horses that are base narrow or pigeon toed. Our intentions are to offer some guidelines for recognizing hoof distortions and explain how they relate to performance and lameness issues. On that same note, we will discuss possible causes for hoof distortions and give some guidelines on how to correct them and prevent them from a simple, common sense perspective. We fully respect the work of other educators, authors and practitioners, and the evolution of conventional farriery, as most of it fits well with the new science and common sense approach of Natural Balance. At the same time, some of the new information covered in this video will include load sharing, the sole callus, the importance of dirt in the foot, and why it is important for the horse to land heel first. Part of this information was inspired by studies and observations of self-maintained feet of feral and domestic horses, with collaborating research and contributions by many equally concerned individuals. The many recent scientific and histological studies that have been done in the past 10 years help to further confirm and add to the ongoing efforts to uncover the mysteries of the foot. In light of the common sense approach to hoof care that Natural Balance offers, many horses have overcome hoof distortions and lameness issues to become the champions they were destined to be. The NB Shoeing video is a 2 volume series with a total run time of over 170 minutes. Volume 1 includes 40 minutes of lecture and dialogue covering some updated information on anatomy and biomechanics of the foot. We then go into detailed hoof preparation and shoe placement for fairly normal feet, both front and hind applications. In Volume 2 we go into equal detail on how to deal with clubbed or mismatched feet, underrun & contracted heels, and pigeon toed feet. This video series is available in a 2 Tape VHS series or a 2 Disc DVD series. was $85 New Low Price Now - $70.00	VHS - 2 Video Series or
	DVD - 2 Disc Series

Available in a Package Set with the "Natural Balance Hoof Trimming" video for $89.00

Was $12.00

See the New

"Natural Balance

Introduction

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Special Pricing!!

Essential Hoof Care - A Horse Owner's Guide to Preventing Lameness & Improving Performance

What you will see and learn in the 50 minutes of this video will change forever the way you think about the health and soundness of your horse. Did you know that stumbling, forging and clipping are all signs of future lameness? Did you know that your horse should not consistently experience pain, lameness, or even a few “off” days after trimming or shoeing? Did you know that a healthy foot could go 8 to 10 weeks and longer between shoeings if he is trimmed and shod naturally?

These new and scientifically proven concepts will be discussed in “Essential Hoof Care - a Horse Owner’s Guide to Preventing Lameness & Improving Performance.” This video is a result of almost 40 years of research and study by Gene Ovnicek a nationally and internationally recognized farrier, clinician and researcher. Widely renown for his wild horse studies on the foot in 1986 and 1987, Gene has taken that research and continued to work with research scientists and vets from around the world. Now he is bringing this common sense information on the horse’s foot to you, the average horse owner.

If you have heard from your vet or farrier that your horse “doesn’t grow heel”, stumbles because he is lazy, over reaches or shows signs of Navicular Syndrome then you need to see this video. You’ll learn what these issues really mean and how you may be able to correct them. You’ll also learn why it is important for your horse to land heel first. The purpose of the frog and what a healthy frog looks like. How to determine the correct point of breakover for your horse, and why all of this is so important to performance, long term soundness and much, much more.

You’re going to hear from veterinarians, and farriers, and how the information provided in this video has changed their perception of the foot. You’ll hear from professional trainers, breeders and everyday horse owners who have first hand experience of just what this profound information and technology has done for them and their horses.

Whether you are presently struggling with a lame horse or you are just interested in keeping your horse in top condition “Essential Hoof Care” is a must see for everyone.

Brought to you by the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization www.e-hoofcare.com

"Natural Balance Hoof Trimming" - A Common Sense Guide for Servicing the Needs of the Equine Foot. For as long as horses have been involved in the lives of humans, be it work, play or as a companion, the proper maintenance of their feet has been an age-old practice. The care and maintenance of the horse’s foot is a primary concern for all that are responsible for the care of horses, whether barefoot or shod. This video will give you new insight and direction into the maintenance of the equine foot and the many factors needed to be considered when natural hoof trimming techniques are employed. It will also help you understand the needs of the equine hoof, as well as assist you in determining whether your horse can comfortably go without shoes in his domestic environment and perform at his expected level of use. It has become obvious with the research done by Gene Ovnicek and other well-known clinicians that the feral horse offers a direction to follow for domestic horse hoof care. Nutrition, environment, life-style, and climate combined are the components that are responsible for shaping what appears to be the optimal model for maintaining the health of the equine foot. In this video, Gene Ovnicek will present information on trimming methods to help you maintain a healthy foot in domestic horses. Gene will discuss basic hoof anatomy and how it relates to the biomechanical needs of the hoof. He will discuss the importance of evaluating the environment and how it plays a role in trimming maintenance as well as in decision making when determining if individual horses can be successfully left barefoot. Gene will then demonstrate natural balance hoof trimming techniques, from how to evaluate the pre-trimmed hoof to actual trimming instructions, which will help balance the structures in the hoof for optimal function. Whether you are a farrier looking to get first hand information on Natural Balance Hoof Care, or a concerned horse owner wanting to get a better understanding of the needs of their horse's feet and how to assist in their maintenance, this video is a must. “Natural Balance Hoof Trimming - A Common Sense Guide to Servicing the Needs of the Equine Foot" is now available for only $45.00 – a tremendous value considering all of the hard core information you are receiving. That's over an hour and a half of some of the most up-to-date and critical information regarding hoof care, plus detailed trimming instruction for everything from underrun heels to club feet to "normal" feet.	was $45.00 New Low Price Now - $35.00

Available in a Package Set with the "Natural Balance Shoeing" video for $89.00

Natural Balance Hoof Care - Ultimate Education Pack

The "Natural Balance Hoof Care Ultimate Education Pack" includes all of the latest and best informational and educational sources available today. The Ultimate Pack includes:

- "Natural Balance Hoof Care" Book & DVD Education System

- "Natural Balance Hoof Trimming" DVD

- "Natural Balance Shoeing" DVD Set

That's over 150 information packed pages & 600 minutes of video that covers everything from the vary basics in hoof care, to dealing with common pathologies or hoof conditions like club feet, underrun or contracted heels, and first aid for laminitis.

$199 (That's a Savings of Over 20%)

"Natural Balance Introduction Package"

For a limited time, you can get a great deal on some of the basic informational and introductory educational materials available on Natural Balance Hoof Care. This is an excellent opportunity for horse owners, farriers, veterinarians & trainers to get some first hand information about Natural Balance. The package includes:

A "New Hope for Soundness" Book
"Essential Hoof Care" Video
"Introduction to Natural Balance Hoof Care" Video (DVD Only) {First Two 1 Hour Shows on RFDTV}

(A VHS Version of the "Essential Hoof Care" Video is available upon request, otherwise DVD will be sent.)

$9.95

The EDSS Instruction Video is CRITICAL before applying the EDSS treatment materials. This tape is a very in-depth and comprehensive guide for hoof preparation, system application, parts adjustment and troubleshooting tips for the use of the Equine Digit Support System. It is intended for use by professional farriers and veterinarians. By having this essential instruction material, you will yield the most optimal results in the treatment process, and in many cases will help return the horse to a pre-disease condition. An Instruction Booklet accompanies the video for reference use in the field. (The EDSS Instruction Video can be purchased seperately or is included in the EDSS A2Z Kit.)
Approximate running time: 1 hr. 20 min.

$25.00

The Styrofoam Instruction Video covers the latest information for the application, maintenance and troubleshooting tips for the Styrofoam Support Blocks. The video is about 40 minutes long and comes with a instruction booklet that highlights the main points in the video and should be on hand when applying the blocks. This video is a great tool for every farrier, vet, trainer and horse owner.

$15.00

P3 & Navicular Bone Fractures and Tendon Laceration Instruction Video
The P3 Fracture and Tendon Laceration Video includes detailed instruction for the treatment of P3 fractures and Navicular Bone fractures using the EDSS Fracture Plate System. The video covers hoof preparation (which differs from normal EDSS applications), shoe and plate placement, and adjustment specifications. Bonus Treatment Instructions As seen with the P3 fracture treatment, the EDSS Shoe and Rail system serve as the base for relieving the forces on the coffin bone, navicular bone, tendons and ligaments of the lower limb. For that reason, the shoes and rails have proven to be extremely versatile which makes them a useful tool for a wide range of applications. Quite often farriers are asked to fabricate a device that will elevate the foot above what a normal wedge pad or shoe will provide. Such is the case when treating flexor tendon lacerations or bowed tendons. The Patton shoe has been a good application for these and similar pathologies. Many times, raising or lowering adjustments need to be made to improve the treatment protocol. In most cases a new shoe has to be fabricated or the existing application has to be remodeled, all of which require removal of the shoe, plus time and labor used to make the required alterations. To remedy this problem, EDSS has instructions for tendon related pathologies (lacerations, bows, strains, etc.) that make it simple and easy to treat these injury related pathologies by using the EDSS shoes, rails and some standard 1/2” to 5/8” wedge pads. This shoe and pad combination is light and provides relief from the strain of anterior and medial/lateral breakover, and adjustments can be made without removing the shoe.

$24.00

$12.00 (See the "Natural Balance Introduction Package" for Special Offer)

The “New Hope for Soundness” book supplies horse owners, veterinarians and farriers with background and instruction material to the principles of Natural Balance™. Contents include: The Wild Horse Study, Recognizing Hoof Deformity, The Natural Trim, Natural Balance Shoeing, and The Equine Digit Support System. There are suggestions for hoof preparation and shoe placement throughout the book, along with many drawings to help make Natural Balance™ principles understandable and user-friendly. The majority of information is concise and to the point. “New Hope for Soundness” is an excellent tool for anyone who is interested in helping and maintaining their horses feet. Click here for a "New Hope For Soundness" order form that you can print out and mail or fax to us.

$15.00

"Internal Hoof Anatomy & Biomechanics" Poster - This 20” x 18” full color laminated poster is an excellent tool for illustrating the inner workings of the equine foot. Along with the 3-D model of the basic internal structures of the foot, this poster has both a soft-tissue and a skeletal diagram of the effects of a toe-first vs. a heel-first landing. These illustrations and diagrams make it easy to understand the possible causes of hoof pathologies such as Navicular Syndrome & heel pain.

You may request a Free EDSS Information Brochure and a Catalog which will introduce you to the Equine Digit Support System and the other hoof care products we offer. To receive your brochure and catalog please send us a request by E-mail. Be sure to include your name and complete address in your request.

We are always on the look-out for new dealers and distributors for the EDSS Educational & Informational products. If you are currently a dealer of farrier products and have a regular supply business, please contact us by E-mail and we will send you details.

Thank you for your interest in EDSS products. If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to contact us by E-mail, phone: (719) 372-SHOE {7463}, fax: (719) 372-7272, or write us at: Equine Digit Support System, Inc., 506 Hwy 115, Penrose, Colorado 81240, USA.


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