Stabilizing Pedal Osteitis with a Glue-On Shell and Therapeutic Elevation Aid
In this case study submitted by Philip Himanka of Not Only Barefoot LLC, he describes the approach that he and Dr. Allen Landes took to help stabilize the coffin bone on a mare with...
The Caudal Foot
A big and healthy frog is desirable, but why? What is hiding above it and what makes it so important?This nice specimen of a big frog on this Irish Cobb stands in stark contrast...
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...
Get a Grip
When you understand the hoof as a complex, flexible, living structure and then consider a shoe as a rigid cast, it's easier to imagine what the rest of the horse must do to compensate...
What Do You Think Is Happening With This Horse?
Take a look at the photos below and let us know what you think has happened to this horse and his once beautiful barefeet.Here is a bit of background on the horse.1. The horse...
Top Do’s and Don’ts for Successful Booting
At EasyCare, we design products with two key objectives in mind - to solve specific hoof care problems and to support hoof health in any situation. But our Easyboots and EasyShoes can't help your...
What’s the Difference?
Shoeing a horse versus going barefoot has probably been an ongoing argument since the first day a horse sandal was made by braiding dry grasses together. It’s quite common to be skeptical of innovation....
English Thoroughbreds Can’t Go Barefoot, Can They?
Well thats what we are led to believe. The truth is, with the right trim, diet and excercise there is no reason why virtually any horse cannot enjoy the benefits of an iron-free lifestyle....
What is the Buttress Line?
Wondering how to Boot (shoe) a Horse? New to our Natural Hoof Products? First you need to measure your horse Hoofs. After a fresh Barefoot Trimming, you need to measure the width and length of the hoof,...
Q&A – Should my horse have his frog and sole trimmed?
Customer Question:
My farrier is very conscientious and appears well trained with recent schooling. I’m puzzled by the fact that he trims the frog and some of the sole of the hoof. I ride my...