5 Important Things to Know for Success with the Easyboot Fury
EasyCare's newest hoof boot, the Easyboot Fury, is designed to go the distance with comfort and durability in mind. As the hoof changes throughout the trim cycle, you can easily adjust the heel length...
The Frog: Bare Vs Shod
I rode a few horses barefoot the other day and out on the trail I ran into some hoof prints of a horse that was clearly wearing shoes. As I looked at the hoof...
Basic Barefoot Hoof Trim Guidelines (And a Few Noteworthy Caveats)
Acute laminitis cases and other severe hoof problems aside, here are some good general guidelines for a non-invasive, basic barefoot trim.
Trim Wall to Live Sole Plane
As a general rule, bringing wall height within 1/8”...
Live Sole and Then Some
Springtime trimming can mean uncovering the past winters secrets. During the spring months, horses hooves grow about twice as fast compared to the growth we see in the middle of winter. Sometimes hooves can...
Natural Hoof Care Confession and Compromise
Submitted by Carol Warren, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberI have a confession to make. I have tried to trim my horse's hooves myself. I had a great natural hoof care specialist show me several times...
Off The Track Thoroughbreds: All with Beautiful Rehabilitated Feet
Once and for all let's make a concerted effort to debunk a popular myth that thoroughbreds have shelly walls, thin soles, pencil thin frogs and for these reasons they need shoes. "The hell!" I...
Hoof Boots and Horse Farriers
The American Farrier's Journal just ran a nice article on hoof boots. The article looks at the changes in the hoof boot world and gathered horse boot information/perceptions from many hoof-care professionals around...
Heel Height: Factors to Consider
I've yet to mentor an aspiring trimmer who didn't wish aloud for a hard and fast, always-and-never guide for trimming. Yep, that sure would make it easier! But we're working with a living thing...an...
What to Expect From Your Barefoot Trimmer
With the natural hoof care movement growing by leaps and bounds, many horse owners are seeking out barefoot trimmers. But just as in all professions, there are good and bad. Many people latch on...
Barefoot Trimming Tip While Using Your Hoofjack
Here is a barefoot horse hoof trimming tip from Kevin Keeler, owner and manufacturer of the Hoofjack........."One aspect of the hoof care industry that I have enjoyed is the open, enthusiastic, sharing of information...