<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Barefoot Beings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barefoot Beings]]></description><link>https://www.barefoot-beings.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:20:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.barefoot-beings.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Prehistoric Pioneer of the Hoof]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all remember Eohippus and Equus, but which genus in the evolution of the horse had the hoof as we know it today? You might be surprised to find that its name was Dinohippus! What!?! The first single-toed version of our dearest friend's name translates to "terrible horse"? Sounds like it's going to raid our village! Why don't we all just relax, grab a cup of tea, and get to know Dinohippus to judge for ourselves if it was terrible or not. The Hoof Revolution Despite the dramatic "terrible"...]]></description><link>https://www.barefoot-beings.com/post/the-prehistoric-pioneer-of-the-hoof</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a943316738fc05073c384df</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:54:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7eb56_28fa5c42fe704fceb29c34b7a010703b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Heather Dougherty </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can teeth affect hooves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When horse owners think of hoof health, they usually picture farriers, shoes, and balanced trims. But the journey toward a healthy hoof actually begins at the opposite end of the horse: the teeth! Proper equine dental care plays a massive role in protecting your horse from metabolic hoof trauma, including severe laminitis and founder. The Hidden Connection: How Dental Issues Trigger Founder When dental floats are neglected, horses develop sharp enamel points, hooks, or uneven wave mouth...]]></description><link>https://www.barefoot-beings.com/post/can-teeth-affect-hooves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a92ccd44f7694ed1ed9e887</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7eb56_8168beba89134620b66357cca70ef146~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_479,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Heather Dougherty </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>