To Shoe or Not to Shoe – The Barefoot vs Shod Horse Debate 🐴👢🍷
In this episode of the Equine’n’Wine Podcast, horse-mad sisters Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa uncork the wine and dive into one of the horse world’s most hotly debated topics: barefoot vs shod horses.
They share their own experiences — from managing barefoot hoof care on the Irish countryside to shoeing performance horses in the South African sun. You’ll hear the pros and cons of both approaches, common myths about barefoot horses and shod horses, farrier insights, hoof trimming tips, and the realities of keeping your horse sound on different terrain.
Also in this episode: the 'Would you Rather' showdown you didn’t know you needed, plus plenty of stable talk, horse humour, and sisterly banter.
If you love horses, riding, and a good glass of wine, this is the equestrian podcast for you.
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Join Emma-Jane in Ireland and Lorna in South Africa for Equine’n’Wine — the podcast that spills the tea (and sometimes the Merlot) on all things horses, from barefoot battles and tack room truths to unexpected horse hugs and pony poo disasters.
Whether you're a lifelong rider, returning after a break, or just dreaming of the equestrian life, this show brings you honest chats, expert insights, hilarious fails, and the kind of sisterly sass you didn’t know you needed.
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