Natural Balance Hoof Care on Television

Natural Balance Hoof Care on Television

NB Hoof Care BACK on RFDTV

During the Week of May 5th - May 11th, Gene Ovnicek and the Natural Balance information was featured on the Chris Cox Show on RFDTV. The times of Chris's show were:

Tuesday May 6th, 1:30 PM (Eastern), 12:30 PM (Central), 11:30 AM (Mountain), & 10:30 AM (Pacific)

Tuesday May 6th, 11:30 PM (Eastern), 10:30 PM (Central), 9:30 PM (Mountain), & 8:30 PM (Pacific)

Sunday May 11th, 5:30 PM (Eastern), 4:30 PM (Central), 3:30 PM (Mountain), & 2:30 PM (Pacific)

For more information about Chris Cox, please visit his website: www.chris-cox.com

We are proud to have been a part of the Dennis Reis - Uninversal Horsemanship show on RFDTV in 2005 & 2006. During each episode of Dennis Reis' show, we hav had a 10 minute section called the "Natural Balance Hoof Care Corner". Each week we investigated various aspect of hoof care, including basic hoof anatomy, biomechanics & function of the foot, mapping out the foot & recognizing hoof distortions, dealing with minor & major lameness issues, as well as illustrating the basic hoof preparation guidelines of Natural Balance Hoof Care. Over the 2 years we spent with the Dennis Reis show, the Natural Balance Hoof Care Corner was met with tremendous interest and enthusiasm from those who are interested in hoof care and were regular viewers of the show.

This particular section of our website is dedicated to providing an organized way to find more information about things we discuss on the show. Below you will find a list of all of the shows we have currently done, as well as any upcoming episodes that are completed but have not yet aired. You will also notice that most of the shows have been combined into various volumes that are available on DVD and VHS through our producers website: www.whpublishing.com.

If you are regulars to the show, you will have also noticed some of our own commercials, as well as commercials by our sponsors, which without their support, this show would not be possible. We have listed those sponsors, as well as links to their websites below.

Episode Topics by Number

(Each Episode is 10 Minutes Long)

#1 -Introduction	#17 -Farrier Tools & Supplies: Basic Hoof Care Tools
#2 -The Frog: Foal & Frog Development	#18 -Farrier Tools & Supplies: Horseshoes & Hoof Pads
#3 -The Frog: Recognizing Frog Deformities	#19 -Basic Hoof Handling: Positioning & Working with Horse's Feet
#4 -The Frog: Frog Anatomy & Function
#5 -The Frog: Frog Function & Heel-First vs. Toe-First Landing	#20 -Navicular Horse: Work-Up & Evaluation
#6 -Hoof Function: Heel-First vs. Toe-First Landing	#21 -Navicular Horse: Evaluation & Trimming
#7 -Hoof Function: Heel Height & Its Effects on Hoof Distortion	#22 -Navicular Horse: Hoor Preparation Continued
#8 -Hoof Function: The Widest Part of the Foot & Hoof Distortion	#23 -Navicular Horse: Shoe Application & Re-Evaluation
#9 -Hoof Function: The Widest Part of the Foot - A Static Reference -
#10 -Hoof Function: Medial/Lateral Balance - Using the Live Sole as a Guide	#24 -Laminitis & Founder: Defining Rotation vs. Sinking
#11 -Hoof Function: The Sole Callus	#25 -Laminitis & Founder: Mother Nature's Response
	#26 -Laminitis & Founder: First Aide for Laminitis (Styrofoam)
#12 -High Ring Bone: Mapping Out the Foot	#27 -Laminitis & Founder: First Ade for Laminitis (Podiatry Pads)
#13 -High Ring Bone: Preparing the Foot
#14 -High Ring Bone: Constructing a Double Nail Pad System	#28 - Barefoot Trimming: Evaluation/Mapping out the Foot
#15 -High Ring Bone: Applying a Double Nail Pad System	#29 - Barefoot Trimming: Trimming Front Foot
#16 -High Ring Bone: Finishing Up the Double Nail Pad System	#30 - Barefoot Trimming: Trimming Hind Foot

#31 -Chronic Laminitis - Steward Clog App. #1	#45 -Shoeing Mules: Distortions & Myths - Front
#32 -Chronic Laminitis - Steward Clog App. #2	#46 -Shoeing Mules: Distortions & Myths - Front
#33 -Chronic Laminitis - Steward Clog App. #3	#47 -Shoeing Mules: Distortions & Myths - Hind
	#48 -Shoeing Mules: Distortions & Myths - Hind
#34 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Deformed Front
#35 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Deformed Hind	#49 - Lameness Associated w/ Limb Deviations
#36 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Deformed Hind	#50 - Lameness Associated w/ Limb Deviations
#37 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Baby's	#51 - Lameness Associated w/ Limb Deviations
#38 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Donkey Front	#52 - Lameness Associated w/ Limb Deviations
#39 -Trimming Mini's & Donkeys - Donkey Hind	#53 - Lameness Associated w/ Limb Deviations

#40 -N/A	#54 - Shoeing Gaited Horses - Front Feet
#41 -N/A	#55 - Shoeing Gaited Horses - Front Feet
	#56 - Shoeing Gaited Horses - Hind Feet
#42 -Hind Limb Lameness - Base Narrow #1	#57 - Shoeing Gaited Horses - Hind Feet
#43 -Hind Limb Lameness - Base Narrow #2
#44 -Hind Limb Lameness - Base Narrow #3

Episode Volumes Available for Purchase

Volume 1 - 3 (Episodes 1 - 19: Approx. 3 Hours) ~ $39.95

Volume 4 - 6 (Episodes 20 - 30: Approx. 2 Hours) ~ $29.95

Volume 7, 8 & 10 (Episodes 31-39 & 42-44: Approx. 2 Hours) ~ $29.95

Volume 11 - 13 (Episodes 45 - 57: Approx. 2 Hours) ~ $29.95

Now Available!

Online from Wild Horse Publishing - www.whpublishing.com

Commercials that originally aired with the shows are included on these informational volumes.

Information Locator

Natural Balance Tutorial - Self Guided Overview of the Evolution and Principles of Natural Balance.

Defines Natural Balance and Terminology we use.
Offers guidelines on determining hoof distortion.
Offers basic barefoot trimming guidelines
Offers basic hoof preparation and shoe placement guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions - A comprehensive list of common questions we get about Natural Balance, as well as the various products we offer. (Offers a lot of information without getting too long and drawn out.)

Comments & Testimonials - Just a few of the many letters and e-mails we receive from people regarding their experiences and opinions of Natural Balance and EDSS, Inc.

Gene Ovnicek, RMF - More information about the developer of Natural Balance, as well as the host of the Natural Balance Hoof Care Corner. You can also link from here to a list of upcoming clinics and events that Gene will be doing.

Forms & Instruction Guides - Here you will find a list of viewable and downloadable forms and instruction guides for items like: Newsletters, Catalog & Price List, Natural Balance Shoe Guides, Styrofoam Application Guides, etc.

Products - We currently have our products split into 4 catagories: Lameness Products, Performance Products, Informational/Educational Products, and Tools & Supplies.

"Natural Balance Introduction Package"

For a limited time, you can get a great deal on some of the basic informational and introductory educational materials available on Natural Balance Hoof Care. This is an excellent opportunity for horse owners, farriers, veterinarians & trainers to get some first hand information about Natural Balance. The package includes:

A "New Hope for Soundness" Book
"Essential Hoof Care" Video
"Introduction to Natural Balance Hoof Care" Video (DVD Only) {First Two 1 Hour Shows on RFDTV}

(A VHS Version of the "Essential Hoof Care" Video is available upon request, otherwise DVD will be sent.)

$9.95

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Thoro'Bred Racing Plate Co., Inc.

Manufacture of quality aluminum race plates and competition shoes, including the Aluminum Natural Balance� Shoes. Visit: www.horseshoes.com/thorobred

Victory Racing Plate Co., Inc.

Manufacturer of quality aluminum race plates and competition shoes, as well as the importer and distributor of Steel Natural Balance� Shoes. Visit: www.victoryracingplate.com

Equine Innovations, Inc.

Providing Comfort for your Horse and Ease for your Body through innovative hoof care products such as the hoofjack� - Visit: www.hoofjack.com

Cowtown Horseshoeing School

At Cowtown Horseshoeing School, we provide students with the basic skills needed to become a farrier, plus in-depth coverage of the Natural Balance principles and guidelines for Hoof Care.

Mission Farrier School

"Mission Farrier School is dedicated to offering a common sense approach to maintenance of the equine hoof, drawing on Natural Balance principles, traditional craftsmanship, and the increasingly improved technology available in the farrier industry."