The Hoof is the Window to the State of Health
The Holistichorse.com Magazine had a really great article by Bryan S. Farcus MA, CJF all about the health challenges that are reflected in the hooves. The old saying of "Everything goes straight to the...
5 Ways to Help Your Horse Escape Hoof Discomfort with TheraPads
We all know that feeling - the one you get after you’ve walked all day in a pair of new, flat shoes on hard floors. The dogs are barking, and no matter how many...
That Big Trot
Endurance riders love a BIG trot. When looking at your upcoming superstar or admiring how your favourite horse trucks down the trail, nothing excites more Oohs and Aahs amongst endurance riders than that big...
Donkey Hooves: Inside and Out by Pete and Ivy Ramey
New from Pete Ramey: a must have for your DVD library.In this 3-disc DVD set, Ivy and Pete Ramey will take you to visit wild burros in the Mojave Desert, and discuss their needs, lifestyle...
Trimming Tools and the Art of Maintenance
There are many reasons for that development, but the fact is that more and more riders and horse owners are now trimming their horses hooves without the help of professional hoof technicians and farriers....
What is Hoof Contraction?
This quick reference guide was found in the Horse's Hoof magazine, it was created to provide photo resource to help horse-owners identify some of the most common hoof problems. Here is a very contracted hoof:A...
That Andalusian Can’t Go Barefoot
Trying out Amigo in California. His training was California Charro and Pleasure riding.Has anyone ever told you that your horse has hooves that can’t be barefoot?I was contacted earlier last year to help out...
Navicular: Excepts from an Article by Cheryl Sutor
The most common cause of lameness in horses is found in the navicular area of the horse's hoof.The terms Navicular Disease and Navicular Syndrome are often used to define navicular problems. Navicular problems are...
The New Easyboot Fury is a Hit at the AERC Convention
At this year's annual American Endurance Ride Convention held March 7-9, EasyCare's booth showcased proven hoof protection products as well as other new products coming in 2019. EasyCare is a Platinum Level Sponsor for...
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Hoofjack
Many years ago, I ordered my first Hoofjack from a local farrier supply store. The one man show was run by an old time farrier. With obvious contempt he said:"What do you need that...