MO Standard Hoof Care™ simplifies accurate evaluation and humane maintenance of healthy hooves.
Based on the predictable placement of the underlying structures of the hoof, the MO Hoof Graph™
establishes an ideal model of the equine digit. Graphing an ideal hoof using a 1/6 grid informs
the individual of a hoof’s innate signs of form, flexibility, balance, and stability.
As one evaluates, trims, and grooms more hooves, a mental image of the ideal hoof helps
reveal the true landmarks common to every hoof, even to those with less than ideal form.
The MO Hoof Map™ allows
for the projection of these landmarks onto real hooves, thus enabling hoof care providers to
calculate heel height, locate the hoof’s center of balance, and determine toe length with accuracy.
Along with adequate movement, grooming hooves closer to the ideal using the mapping techniques
suggested in the following chapter makes possible the restoration of hooves distorted by poor
hoof form, without guesswork and without attaching anything to the hoof.
Martha Olivo has been asked for years to
document the process of hoof trimming that she has demonstrated in her Whole Horse TrimTM clinics.
She is now writing a book on how to trim the hoof using the Martha Olivo Standard of hoof care.
Natural hoof trimming for the horse, donkey, and mule are covered in a step-by-step process with
lots of photos and easy to follow diagrams. Martha is also including information about the "infinity environment"
and describes how any horse owner or public facility can build lanes to get horses to move more to improve hoof form.
This book is a must have for every horse owner!
Check back at this website - you will be able to purchase the book here!
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MO Standard Hoof Care Training and Certification Program MO Standard Hoof Care was
developed as a means to share health preserving horse and hoof care
information. MO Standard Hoof Care offers
1-day Hoof Care Presentations and further explains how to trim hooves in the
5-day Hoof Groom Course. There are no pre-requisites and the information presented is suitable for both
equine health professionals and horse owners alike. |
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NEW!
Get a sneak preview of Martha's Hoof Graph! Ms. Olivo has
also popularized sitting down to work on the hooves, as opposed to standing
bent over. There is far less danger when no iron or nails are involved.
Human back problems are less of an issue, too. This safer, more relaxed
and informed way of administering hoof care is revolutionizing the hoof
care industry.
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Who is Martha Olivo?
Martha Olivo was a farrier
for 25 years before she became aware of the natural power of the
hoof and its profound influence on the Whole Horse(tm). Since 1999 Ms. Olivo has traveled
throughout the United States and has been to Canada, Germany and Australia
learning and sharing knowledge about this most vital organ of the horse's
body. Ms. Olivo's gypsy style of traveling has
enabled her to carry information first hand to thousands of people -
farriers, natural hoof care providers, veterinarians, chiropractors, massage therapists and
especially to everyday horse owners. |
Copyright © 2006 Martha Olivo. All Rights Reserved.