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Living Naturally with Horses 

Websites

• http://www.thehorseshoof.com/  Magazine, website and trimming instruction podcasts from the talented James Welz.
• http://www.healthyhoof.com/  Excellent suggestions for fungus treatment and great overall site by Linda Cowles.
• http://www.naturalhorseworld.com  Newsletter, horse endorsed products, offering the fantastic "Light Rider" bitless bridle that has a chin strap rather than cross under straps, we ride with these and love them!
• http://www.softouchnaturalhorsecare.com  Phil Morrares site offering abrasive trimming clinics, How To DVD (preview DVD here), tools and supplies.
• http://www.hoofrehab.com Pete Ramey's site, one of the Founders of the Natural Hoof Care movement.
• http://www.nakedhorsemanship.com Joe and Kathleen Camp's compassionate case for living naturally with horses.
• http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com  The most complete website for helping foundered horses with natural hoofcare, includes used boot page.
• http://www.hoofjack.com/home.asp  Best hoof stand and made in the USA.
• http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/ The best source for bulk organic herbs (cinnamon is excellent for insulin resistant horses).
• http://www.cashelcompany.com/ Simply the best fly mask on the market in our opinion.  Available from many sources.
• http://www.naturalhorsetalk.com Equi-Sprit balls, view video clip of our Appaloosa Jolly at play.
• http://www.safergrass.org  Kathryn Watts research on natural diet for horses.
• http://bitlesshorse.org/  Best site for benefits of bitless and types of bitless bridles.
• www.gotreeless.com Friendly person to person advice and sales of treeless saddles, pads and packs.
• http://www.easycareinc.com/ Boot styles galore, success stories and educational info.
• http://www.holistichorsefair.com/ Annual natural horse expo with speakers on everthing from hoof care to horsemanship and vendors with related products.

Magazines 

• http://www.thehorseshoof.com/  Crucial resource composed entirely on Natural Hoofcare, including rehab, success stories and profiles of competitive barefooters.  This is a must have for any Natural Horse enthusiast.  Available in print and online subscription.
• http://www.naturalhorse.com/  The most down to earth magazine about living with horse naturally.  Articles on training, hoofcare, complementary medicine, natural horsekeeping practices and more.  Both printed and online subscriptions available.
• http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/ A glossy cousin to Natural Horse Magazine.  Available in both printed and online subscriptions.

Books and DVDs

• The Soul Of A Horse by Joe Camp - Senstive and Heartwarming, a MUST read for horse people and non horse people alike.

• Making Natural Hoofcare Work For You by Pete Ramey - One of the founders of the natural hoof care movement.

• Natural Horse Care by Pat Coleby - Definitive work on minerals.

• Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care by Jamie Jackson - One of the founders of the natural hoocare movement.

• The Natural Horse:  Foundations for Natural Horsemanship by Jaime Jackson - How to live naturally with horses.

• A Healthy Horse the Natural Way by Catherine Bird - Best book on herbs that I have found.

• A Lifetime of Soundness by Dr Hiltrud Strasser - One of the founders of the natural hoof care movement.

• Shoeing:  A Necessary Evil? by Dr Hiltrud Strasser

• Who's Afraid of Founder?  by Dr Hiltrud Strasser

Understanding Asperger Syndrome 

Websites

• http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/ Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
• http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ Testing, diagnosis and ongoing research.

• http://www.feat.org/ Families for Early Autism Treatment

• http://irlen.com/index.php Color Filters that help with Reading and Learning Problems, Dyslexia ADD/HD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Behavioral and Emotional problems, Light Sensitivity, Headaches, Migraines, Fatigue and other Physical Symptoms.

Books

• Asperger's Syndrome:  A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
• The Asperger Parent:  How To Raise a Child With Asperger Syndrome and Maintain Your Sense of Humor by Jeffrey Cohen - Parental survival guide.
• Navigating the Social World by Jeannette McAfee - Social Skills.
• Think Social! & Social Behavior Mapping by Michelle Garcia Winner - Social Skills.
• Learning the R.O.P.E.S For Improved Executive Function by Patricia Schetter, MA - Fantastic strategies for school and home.
• Asperger's...What Does It Mean To Me? by Catherine Faherty - A workbook for the child with Aspergers.

Additional Details

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