Hiltrud Strasser

Dr. Hiltrud Strasser (n. 1943, Leipzig, Germany) is a German veterinarian, who has worked for many years on the anatomy, physiology, pathology and rehabilitation of horses' feet. She has published papers and books on this topic from the 1980's.

Additional recommended knowledge

Safe Weighing Range Ensures Accurate Results

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Daily Visual Balance Check

Her primary interest is foot balance and trimming, especially in relation to barefoot trimming and remedial trimming of foot conditions such as laminitis and navicular syndrome. As well as publishing papers and books she also runs courses for horse owners, farriers and veterinarians in Europe and elsewhere. Her courses also concern the holistic care and rehabilitation of horses. Strasser theory is based on naturalization of a horse's management (no stall, no rest, no stagnation), on de-shoeing of shod horses and on a trim devoted to restore normal shape and function of their hooves.

There are many relations between Strasser theory and Jaime Jackson theory, after his observations on free roaming US Mustangs.

She has also co-authored a recent book with Robert Cook, covering bitting injuries and other problems associated with horses' bits.

Bibliography

• A Lifetime of Soundness: The Keys to Optimal Horse Health, Lameness Rehabilitation, and the High-Performance Barefoot Horse., Strasser, H. and Kells, S., Third Edition (Revised). Self-published, Sabine Kells, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, 1998
• Shoeing: A Necessary Evil?, Strasser, H., Ed. & Trans. Sabine Kells, Self–published, Sabine Kells, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, 2000
• The Hoofcare Specialist’s Handbook: Hoof Orthopedics and Holistic Lameness Rehabilitation, Strasser, H and Kells, S, Self-Published, Sabine Kells, Qualicum Beach, BC Canada, 2001
• Who's Afraid of Founder.Laminitis Demystified: Causes, Prevention and Holistic Rehabilitation, Hiltrud Strasser, 2002
• Metal in the Mouth. The Abusive Effects of Bitted Bridles, W. Robert Cook & Hiltrud Strasser, 2002