I have a brochure that a barn owner gave me that was tacked up to the bullitin board in her barn. I shoe a lot of the horses at this barn and this trimmer has been trimming a couple of horses at this barn before I started working there.

A lot of things said in the brochure make sense, but she is one of those trimmers who believe shoes are evil.
Natural Hoof Care Guide
Titled "
Heavenly Hooves"
Natural bare hoof trimming is not your basic pasture trim.
Reading the sole of the hoof and respecting correct balance and natural function fo the hoof capsule with proper trimming will help your horse develop a healthy functioning hoof that will profoundly effect his/her entire body and capabilities. A horse that can feel it's feet and the terrain is safer, has better circulation, and fewer injuries. The hooves are the foundation for their entire body.
Educate yourself about proper hoof function (yes..the whole hoof is supposed to flex!) and you will be well on your way to giveing him the hooves he was meant to have.
Ever wonder why your horse's hoof cracks?
He's not lame, but just not right?
Are you always dealing with lost shoes and poor hoof quality?
Do you have difficulty picking one hoof and not the other? Your horse is trying to tell you something. LISTEN!
Give back to your horse healthy functioning hooves as they were meant to be.
No more lost shoes and high hoof care expenses. Increase the performance, comfort, and health of your horse and pony.
Specializeing in work and rehab with on and off the track thoroughbreds/Standardbreds.
Over 25 years involvement with the horse industry, as an owner, trainer, barn manager and competitor in english, western, trail, dressage and eventing.
100% horse lover, non-invasive, quite handleing procedures based on respect and trust.
No Shoes,
No Nails?
No problems!
Have you ever seen a horse born with shoes on? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...............
I have never seen a person born with shoes on either.