Just Bad Luck or Bad Decisions? A 2019 Tevis Cup Wrap-Up with Personal Perspective...
Like a yearly ritual, I have completed my Tevis Checklist:Horse is optimally conditioned and prepared for the most difficult 100 Miler in the world.
Horse has completed other 100 milers, or back-to-back 50...
The Fury: From Hell-Fire Horse to Endurance Champion
When he was a three-year-old, Arabian "The Fury" changed hands for the third time at the bargain price of $100. It may well have saved him from a bullet.Angela and her husband had recently...
Convenience is Behind the Design of the New E-Z Ride Stirrup
The E-Z Ride Stirrup, EasyCare's popular nylon stirrup, has been improved with a sleek, new design that makes it easier to use and maintain.You'll notice right away that there are no rivets or screws....
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...
Open Nailing Slots – Why Are They Important?
Curtis Burns and I received great news over the holiday break that our open nailing slot nailing plate had received a patent! (Yes, Curtis is the farrier who shod the 2018 Triple Crown winner...
Add Cushioning to the EasyShoe Flex to Go the Distance
In "How to Nail the EasyShoe Flex Light to Go the Distance," I explained step-by-step how to nail on the Flex. In this follow up blog, I'm going to explore the option of filling...
EasyCare Products are Built on Show Me, Don’t Tell Me Hoof Care
Several years ago I decided to focus on results and skip fluffy marketing. I wanted EasyCare's focus to be on 100 mile races like the 100 Tevis Cup and the Virginia City 100. Difficult,...
SNEAK PEAK: Options and adjustability are the theme of EasyCare’s next line of hoof...
By Garrett Ford, President of EasyCare Inc.I had a friend reach out and ask if we have anything in the works for new hoof boots. He was impressed with the new EasyShoe Flex line...
100-Mile Tevis Cup: One of the Top Ten Endurance Competitions in the World!
The 2018 Tevis Cup is in the books. Of the 149 horses who started the event, there were only 64 finishers. That 42% finish rate tells us how grueling this 100-mile trail is and...
Foreign Field Notes
Submitted by Christoph Schork of Global Endurance Training CenterVisiting new countries is always such a treat for me; meeting new people, new cultures and tasting local food never loses its fascination. Although my travels...