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Follow our boards on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/eponashoe/ for tons of free horse infographics, articles, and instructional videos from everything to hoof care, barefoot trimming, plastic shoeing, horse health, management, nutrition, and horsemanship and training. 

It’s also a great way to stay up to date on the latest with Monique Craig, EponaShoe, and the Epona Institute from your phone, tablet, or desktop. 

Our goal is research based methods to improve your horse’s well being and soundness from the hoof up. Supplement your knowledge today and begin your hoof education journey today. 

Courtesy of the Epona-Institute (www.epona-institute.org) and EponaShoe (www.eponashoe.com)

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Coming Soon! Training Young Warmblood Series

One of the biggest challenges in training a warmblood is that they are slower to mature physically than other breeds of horses. Therefore it is essential not to push them as to risk injury, soreness, and resentment.

In light of this, we have put together a training series on our blog and the Epona Institute Facebook Page. We will give you give you groundwork exercises that work with your horse’s natural biomechanics put together in short easy videos are articles.  

The two horses featured in this series are Bianca, a six year old Holsteiner mare who's embryo transfer foal was awarded Premium status at the last keuring.

They also feature Desiree, a five year old warmblood mare that was rescued by Monique Craig after a injury to her front right tendon. Fortunately she has returned to full soundness after surgery, corrective trimming, time, and of course EponaShoes and is starting her career now with groundwork and will be started under saddle after she masters these basics! 

We will follow both of these mare's journeys, including hiccups and triumphs, catering our exercises and training to their physical and mental needs so they are stellar once they become riding horses. We hope by showing these exercises with complete transparency we can show you how to correct missteps and mistakes should you attempt them on your own horses. 

Brought to you by The Epona Institute and Kitt Jenae! Click the photo to be directed to the Epona Institute Facebook page or simply click this link or visit www.epona-institute.org.

 https://www.facebook.com/The-Epona-Institute-447022782145560/timeline/

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Learn exactly how and why the hoof effects the whole horse. 

“A Modern Look at... The Hoof” released earlier this year contains hoof case studies and research not found in any other hoof or horse related publication. With over 300 color images with annotations and years of case studies by renowned hoof expert, Monique Craig this book is a must have for any equine care giver or hoof professional’s library. 

Order or learn more at www.eponabook.com. For daily updates and information from Monique Craig and the Epona Institute follow us on Facebook & Twitter @EponaShoe

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Learn how to pack and clean your horse’s feet prior to applying EponaShoes. See how packing naturally supports your horse’s sole and internal structures of the hoof during loading. 

EponaShoes

. Allow the whole hoof to flex

. Supports the Frog

. Reduces nail damage

. Absorbs shock & lightweight

. Improves circulation

. Prevents Sensory Problems

Learn more hoof case studies and hoof related research at www.eponashoe.com & www.eponainstitute.org. 

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Slippers!

Eponychium of the newborn foal’s hooves, which protects the uterus of the dam (from the foal’s hooves) during gestation. (Picture Source)

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Follow the Epona Institute Facebook page for free information and case studies on the hoof capsule. equine biomechanics, and more from Monique Craig, author of“A Modern Look at... The Hoof” and founder of the Epona Institute!

Our goal is education to benefit the Health and longevity of horses all around the globe. 

Learn more about Monique and her work by clicking the links below. 

www.eponabook.com

https://www.facebook.com/The-Epona-Institute-447022782145560/timeline/

https://www.facebook.com/eponashoe?fref=ts

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Watch this short exercise on fetlock stretches with Monique Craig, founder of the Epona-Institute. This quick and easy stretch for the hind limb can be done before or after riding and will benefit any horse no matter the breed or discipline. This helps stretch the important tendons attached to the fetlock and lower limb. This stretch is especially beneficial for older, stiff horses or any equine athlete.

The horse in this video is a 22 year old Arabian mare named Ra, who completed the Pony Express Endurance Ride riding across several states piloted by Monica Bennet this past summer. 

Disclaimer* Always demonstrate caution when working around horses and their feet. 

View more free instructional videos on hoof care, training, and equine biomechanics on our Facebook Page and website www.epona-institute.org.

Keep an eye out for our new video series on plastic horseshoeing, casting, trimming, glueing, and more on our Youtube channel.  

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September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 

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Lightening at Horse Shoe Bend [OC] (2047x1365) http://bit.ly/1xc31RX

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Great shot of a natural horse shoe! 

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This is Desiree, a 5 year old warmblood mare that currently resides at the Epona Institute. 

Watch Epona Institute & EponaShoe founder Monique Craig and trainer Kitt Jenae demonstrate in hand eand lounging exercises that encourage a more willing and biomechanically sound young horse that prepares them for a long and sound career under saddle. 

This series will premiere this week on the brand new Epona Institute Facebook page. Like us on Facebook for FREE training exercises meant to give your young warmblood the proper foundation for under saddle work, working with their natural movement and conformation, not against it for a happier and more willing young horse. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Epona-Institute/447022782145560?fref=ts

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Wishing all of our followers a safe and fun filled holiday!! Stay tuned for more fun and case studies starting next week!

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Check out "A Modern Look at...The Hoof" on Amazon.com. A must have resource for horse owners and hoof care professionals alike! Learn more at www.eponabook.com 

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Great week filming content for our blog series on Monty the Movie Star, liberty training, groundwork training exercises for the developing warmblood, dressage biomechanics & much more!

This is Bianca, a six year Warmblood mare bred by Wild Turkey Farm and one of the Epona Institute's youngest residents. Watch her and barn mate Desiree in their sessions with Kitt Jenae on our Facebook page starting next week!

Stay tuned on here or Follow Us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Eponashoe

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This is Montage, otherwise known as Monty, a resident of the Epona Institute since April of 2015. He and Ode are set to star in the upcoming show jumping movie “Emerald Bay” based on the true rags to riches story about the famed Show jumper, Emerald Bay. 

Monty will have the most air time and due to his easy going disposition he will be used in shots where he will walk down Las Vegas boulevard at night, run on the beach, jump bareback in a halter, and will be used in some of the show jumping scenes as well. Four horses are being cast as Emerald Bay, but Monty will be the main star in this upcoming Hollywood feature!

Monty was cast in this film by former olympic show jumping Donna Cheek, the first African American woman member of the U.S. Show Jumping team.  He will play the “happy” Emerald Bay after being rescued by a girl who brings him back to his championship form. 

This video was taken last week after 6 months in the Eponashoes and being trimmed by Monique Craig. He is moving with increased suspension and comfort from the rehabilitative EponaTrim and having EponaShoes on all four feet. This shoeing is meant to support him during a demanding filming schedule where he will travel to North County San Luis Obispo and Las Vegas.

We will continue to do this blog series following and supporting Monty and Ode on their Hollywood journey. We will be on set and behind the scenes!

To learn more about Monique Craig, the Epona Institute, and EponaShoe please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eponashoe or visit our website at www.eponashoe.com

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The Pony Express Endurance Ride

The Pony Express Endurance Ride is an endurance ride that follows the historical trails taken by the young men enlisted in delivering mail across the country at the beginning of the postal service.  The following was posted in Newspapers to recruit riders...

WANTED: "Young, skinny, wirey fellows not over 18.  Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages $25 per week."  These young men rode from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, CA.  It took only 10 days to get from MO to CA on horseback. The riders braved nasty weather through the mountains.  

EponaShoe sponsored Monica Bennett and her two horses, Ra and Ronin, through their journey on The Pony Express Endurance Ride.  The ride is limited to 35 participants who rode from St. Joseph, MO to Carson City, NV.  Tuesday through Saturday, riders traveled about 50 miles a day to a new camp.  Riders have a companion with them that moves their truck and trailer to the new camps daily. 

Monica Bennett has been using the EponaShoe on Ra and Ronin for 6 years.  Ra is a 20 year old registered Polish Arabian mare.  Ronin, originally a rescue horse, is estimated to be part Arabian and part Saddlebred and 21 years old. She uses the EponaShoe due to its ability to stay on and support her horse's soundness over all different kinds of terrain.

Monica and her horses successfully completed this ride covering 50 miles a day to each camp. They rode through Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and ended in Carson City, Nevada.

Here is a recap of Week 1:

Monica rode Ra the first day ponying Ronin starting from Kansas to Nebraska. While she rode RA for the majority of this week, Ronin charged along and they all made it through this section despite muddy conditions from a storm that originated in Amarillo, Texas, generator issues with the trailer, and slight soreness from the horses traveling in muddy conditions. The new generator did not have a 30 amp plug and the trailer began having shorting out issues.

Both horses traveled through the muddy terrain and did not experience any technical difficulties! Both awaited a customary chiropractic visit in the next camp.

Stay tuned for the next installation of this series as the EponaShoe travels back in time with Monica Benette and her two horses and rides along the Pony Express Trail!

Learn more about EponaShoe products and Monique Craig's latest research on the hoof by visiting www.eponashoe.com and www.eponabook.com.

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FEI Reining Presentation

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An amazing overhead view of a reining spin.

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