Competitive Trail Horse Elmer Bandit Passes Away
It’s a sad week in the competitive trail riding community as we hear news of Elmer Bandit’s passing. The 38 year old half-Arabian gelding that has been an inspiration to many was euthanized at...
Mucho Macho Man Wins $5,000,000
Did you know there is a significant connection between the Burns Polyflex Shoe and the soon-to-be-released EasyShoe?Curtis Burns of No Anvil, LLC, has been working closely with Garrett Ford for more than two years...
Reflections on the WEG – What a Time We Had
Submitted by Gene LimlawAbout a year ago my friend Hernan asked if we would crew for him at the World Equestrian Games. He tried getting me to go to the pre-ride, but that did...
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...
Flip Flop Suitability
The Flip Flops have been tested now in several endurance races. Absolutely no failures whatsoever! They have been working better than expected. Garrett Ford, owner and CEO of EasyCare Inc, posted on his FB...
Tevis 2016: Elite Gluing and Crewing
There are many different ways we can experience a world class equestrian event: as a spectator, as a volunteer, as a competitor, and even for some, as a judge. I've been honored to experience...
Mission Accomplished: NV Derby, Phase I of the NASTR* Triple Crown
* NASTR = Nevada All State Trail RidersUno has been trying out some of his new-found confidence recently. It's good to see him blossoming into a "brave horse" (read "a horse that doesn't have a...
Kevin Myers
I have been an amateur horse rider since the early 1990s and started riding endurance in 1994. Since then I have accumulated more than 6,000 competition miles throughout Canada and the US.I was raised...
Teaching Tailing the Easy Way
Riding and competing on mountain rides is more enjoyable for horse and rider. Horses can use their muscles in different ways and perform therefore overall better than compared with rides over only flat ground....
The Secret of Successful Booting
Far at the McDowell Turkey Trot 75. Photo© Steve Powers.There are times when things just seem to go right. I had one such ride this weekend on our last race of the 09 season....