The Critics Were Wrong- Easyboot Glue-On Hoof Boot Update After a Year
It's been a bit over 12 months since EasyCare launched our glue on horseshoes to the equine market. Over that time we have learned a great deal about hoof prep, adhesives, application in foul...
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...
How to maintain Barefoot Horse Hooves
Barefoot Equine has a video on how to maintain your horses Barefoot Hoofs through natural hoof trimming and also addresses some common horse hoof problems.The video has a simple guide to proper Barefoot hoof...
A Thousand years of Rocket Science…
Of all the medieval inventions still in use today, can you think of a single one that has undergone less transformation than the horsehoe?Photo above shows a selection of English horseshoes in the store...
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...
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...
The History of Barefoot Trimming for Mounted Patrol Horses
Houston Police Officer, Greg Sokoloski, recounts the start of natural hoof trimming for the Houston City Mounted Patrol unit horses.........The Houston Police Mounted patrol started using unshod, barefoot police horses in 2004. Starting with...
How a Horse’s Hoof Grows!
Hoof growth is one of the most important considerations in barefoot hoof physiology. Hoof growth occurs from the coronary band down toward the toe. The average hoof grows 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month....
Comparisons of Hoof Boots and Shoeing
Here are three basic reasons why you shoe a horse: (and a reason to use hoof boots and natural hoof trimming)1. Protection or Prevent Excessive Wear:Currently there are other types of hoof protection available...
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...