Balancing Booted and Bare

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It's that time of year where spring seems to have sprung, at least in our neck of the woods. I am sure as I am writing this there is a wicked snowstorm or impressive...

Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Hoofjack

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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...

Cracking the Code on Hoof Cracks

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What causes hoof cracks? There are many factors that contribute to the development of hoof cracks and understanding the cause is the key to developing a solution.Infrequent Trim Schedule The first factor and the...

Debate? What Debate?

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Rumor has it that there is still a debate going on about what’s best for horses: steel shoes or barefoot?Years ago I came across the writings of Dr. Tomas Teskey, D.V.M: "The unfettered foot:...

Got Iron?

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Submitted by Natalie HermanA good example of a horse that should be black, but has the typical 'bleached' look to the coat and mane. The coat is very rough looking and shedding in patches...

Why the Anger Toward Shod Owners? Why the Hatred Directed at Barefoot Owners?

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I've seen many conflicts over the last couple of months between well-meaning horse owners who believe either in the shod horse or barefoot horse, but not both.  The conflicts often escalate and end in...

The Gloriousness of the Easyboot Glove in Snow

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Whether your horse is barefoot all year or for just the winter months, hoof boots are always a viable option. In the short video below, The Fury is being ridden in standard issue Easyboot...

The Caudal Foot

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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...

Are You Stupid Or What?

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I recently told one of my horse friends that the best equine gift I've ever given myself and my equine partners in the ability to do my own hoof trimming! In return my friend...

Natural Hoof Care Confession and Compromise

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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...