by Rachel Windchaser | Nov 15, 2018 | Barefoot, Health and Science, Paddock paradise, The Whole Horse Code
This is for all those that think that if you don’t shoe your horse their feet will fall off… There seems to be a lot of mystique around transitioning a horse from shod to barefoot. The concern, although understood, is often misplaced and can usually be...
by Rachel Windchaser | Oct 17, 2017 | Bonding, Paddock paradise, Windchaser Horsemanship
I would like to introduce you to Apache and Pablo… this is their story, which they have very kindly allowed me to share. Apache is not a Spanish Mustang, his breed is unknown, a horse with a troubled past that has started to catch up with him. When I first saw...
by Rachel Windchaser | Oct 2, 2017 | Barefoot, Bonding, Diesel's Diary, Medicine Hat, Myth and Legend, Native American Indians, Natural trim, Paddock paradise, The build, Trail Riding, wild horses
They say life is full of lessons but the one dealt us on the 4th of May was shocking and seemed cruel. Dakota Wildfire left us… he fought hard but was not destined to be a physical presence at Windchaser Ranch. It is hard to think he will not join us on our...
by Rachel Windchaser | Oct 16, 2016 | Barefoot, Bonding, Diesel's Diary, Extinct is forever, Paddock paradise, Press, Shop, The Trading Post
Back in August I was asked to write a piece for The Barefoot Horse Magazine. As the only magazine (both in print and on-line) dedicated to Barefoot Horses & their owners it was, without doubt, a great opportunity to tell our story. It all came about when the...
by Rachel Windchaser | Sep 19, 2015 | Barefoot, foals, movies, Natural trim, Paddock paradise, wild horses
I have just spent an amazing 3 days at Spanish Mustangs UK. The main reason for my visit was to meet Dakota Wildfire aka Diesel, a 4 month old medicine hat Spanish Mustang colt and Charlie’s son. As a stallion Charlie was a bit full on to say the least, but due...
by Rachel Windchaser | Aug 29, 2015 | Barefoot, Natural trim, Paddock paradise, wild horses
Charlie has just had his Natural Barefoot trim by the amazing Daniele Corsi his Aanhcp professional, our conversation has prompted me to write a more detailed post about my decision to remain barefoot. I often ask myself, and others, why we do certain things to our...
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