That will be far easier than trying to explain it myself now wouldn't it.LOL!
Just to clarify a little, my gelding also spends all his time outdoors on acres of pasture with 27 other horses, so they move around a lot. He doesn't get any special rations, other than the mineral block, and the occasional treat. This lifestyle suits him well, and he is much healthier than when I had him in the barn every night. Not to mention happier. This all contributes to his awesome feet. I used to be just as guilty as everyone else for killing them with kindness, and thought he was certainly odd for not wanting to eat those alfalfa pellets. Now of course I realise that he didn't need them, and was just fine without.
Have any of you noticed that I can really ramble on, and on, ......
Anyhow, here are some links that I have found useful, Just remember everyone to read with an open mind, I have seen these discussions get ugly. This is what I do, and what alot of others I know are doing. Deal with your horse however you wish. In my case he is doing better this way. Thats all I know.
http://www.equinextion.com
http://www.horseperspective.com/balance.html
http://www.thehorseshoof.com
http://www.equinepodiatry.net
http://www.aanhcp.org
http://www.barefoottrim.com
http://www.gossiping.net/phpBB2/?mforum=barefoottrim