Ruth
Levy-So is an experienced horseperson who also works
as an Applied Equine Podiatrist (DAEP). She has a
diploma in Applied Equine Podiatry, high performance hoofcare,
trained personally by K.C. la Pierre, the founder
of
the International Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry,
(IIAEP) and is an “active alumni” of
the Institute*. Applied
Equine Podiatrists are highly trained specialists in
hoof-care for the unshod horse. We work closely with
the owner to achieve the healthiest hooves possible for
their horse.
from last year's Trimming Class
The
approach is somewhat different from traditional farriery,
educating owners to take more responsibility
for their horse’s soundness
and performance and enabling them to understand how different factors
influence the health of the hoof. Ruth helps you to develop hoof friendly,
horse management practices and provide close support and guidance as
the horse’s hooves change and heal from the damage of shoeing.
"I
am not against shoeing per se. However I would question
the premise that most horses need shoes.
"Horses don’t need shoes. It is the human who needs shoes because
of the way he rides his horse i.e. without awareness of the way the equine foot
functions, what makes it healthy and how it grows / wears."
Why
must we ride our horses in such a way as to cause them
damage?
We
need a new paradigm. Applied Equine Podiatry is precisely
this – a new science, which exists alongside
farriery, as a holistic alternative.
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