EDSS Instructional Videos

The EDSS Instructional Video will automatically be added to your first order, even if you don't select it. It is very important that you view this video to learn proper application technique.

EDSS Instructional Video

The EDSS Instruction Video is CRITICAL before applying the EDSS treatment materials. This tape is a very in-depth and comprehensive guide for hoof preparation, system application, parts adjustment and troubleshooting tips for the use of the Equine Digit Support System. It is intended for use by professional farriers and veterinarians. By having this essential instruction material, you will yield the most optimal results in the treatment process, and in many cases will help return the horse to a pre-disease condition. An Instruction Booklet accompanies the video for reference use in the field.

Essential Hoof Care DVD

If you have heard from your vet or farrier that your horse “doesn’t grow heel”, stumbles because he is lazy, over reaches or shows signs of Navicular Syndrome then you need to see this video. You’ll learn what these issues really mean and how you may be able to correct them. You’ll also learn why it is important for your horse to land heel first. The purpose of the frog and what a healthy frog looks like. How to determine the correct point of breakover for your horse, and why all of this is so important to performance, long term soundness and much, much more.

Natural Balance Info Package - DVD

Natural Balance Shoeing - VHS

This tape is designed to give individuals interest in Natural Balance the most recent information regarding Natural Balance hoof preparation, application of Natural Balance® front shoes, Elite hind shoes, Natural Balance® Pads and Sole Support Impression Material. We will also offer some instruction for horses with mismatched feet, underrun and contracted heels, as well as horses that are base narrow or pigeon toed. Our intentions are to offer some guidelines for recognizing hoof distortions and explain how they relate to performance and lameness issues. On that same note, we will discuss possible causes for hoof distortions and give some guidelines on how to correct them and prevent them from a simple, common sense perspective.

We fully respect the work of other educators, authors and practitioners, and the evolution of conventional farriery, as most of it fits well with the new science and common sense approach of Natural Balance. At the same time, some of the new information covered in this video will include load sharing, the sole callus, the importance of dirt in the foot, and why it is important for the horse to land heel first. Part of this information was inspired by studies and observations of self-maintained feet of feral and domestic horses, with collaborating research and contributions by many equally concerned individuals. The many recent scientific and histological studies that have been done in the past 10 years help to further confirm and add to the ongoing efforts to uncover the mysteries of the foot. In light of the common sense approach to hoof care that Natural Balance offers, many horses have overcome hoof distortions and lameness issues to become the champions they were destined to be.

The NB Shoeing video is a 2 volume series with a total run time of over 170 minutes. Volume 1 includes 40 minutes of lecture and dialogue covering some updated information on anatomy and biomechanics of the foot. We then go into detailed hoof preparation and shoe placement for fairly normal feet, both front and hind applications. In Volume 2 we go into equal detail on how to deal with clubbed or mismatched feet, underrun & contracted heels, and pigeon toed feet.

Natural Balance Shoeing - DVD

Same information as the VHS version, in a DVD version.

Natural Balance Hoof Trimming - DVD

On this DVD, Gene Ovnicek will present information on trimming methods to help you maintain a healthy foot in domestic horses. Gene will discuss basic hoof anatomy and how it relates to the biomechanical needs of the hoof. He will discuss the importance of evaluating the environment and how it plays a role in trimming maintenance as well as in decision making when determining if individual horses can be successfully left barefoot. Gene will then demonstrate natural balance hoof trimming techniques, from how to evaluate the pre-trimmed hoof to actual trimming instructions, which will help balance the structures in the hoof for optimal function.

Natural Balance Hoof Trimming - VHS

In this video, Gene Ovnicek will present information on trimming methods to help you maintain a healthy foot in domestic horses. Gene will discuss basic hoof anatomy and how it relates to the biomechanical needs of the hoof. He will discuss the importance of evaluating the environment and how it plays a role in trimming maintenance as well as in decision making when determining if individual horses can be successfully left barefoot. Gene will then demonstrate natural balance hoof trimming techniques, from how to evaluate the pre-trimmed hoof to actual trimming instructions, which will help balance the structures in the hoof for optimal function.

Natural Balance Shoeing and
Natural Balance Hoof Trimming
Combo Package

Natural Balance Shoeing and
Natural Balance Hoof Trimming and
Essential Hoofcare
Combo Package

Styrofoam Instruction Video

The Styrofoam video covers the latest information for the application, maintenance and troubleshooting tips for the Styrofoam Support Blocks. The video is about 40 minutes long and comes with an instruction booklet that highlights the main points in the video, and should be on hand when applying the blocks. This video is a great tool for every farrier, vet, trainer and horse owner.