The barefoot movement is picking up steam with riders around the world, and for good reason.

Everyone from top equestrian champions to casual trail riders can benefit from the increased precision, and sensitivity of transitioning your horse to barefoot.

And while awareness is growing, there are still quite a lot of misconceptions floating around, leaving some riders unsure if they should make the switch.

So, let’s take a look at some of the biggest myths we’ve seen when talking to riders and set the record straight.