Welcome to Notes from the Field
Greetings! My name is Dawn Willoughby and I am a lifelong horse-lover. For me, it's all about building a companionship that works for horse and human. If you are also that type...
Anatomy Anyone?
As people who care for horse’s hooves, it behooves us to know as much as possible about this structure. Yes – pun intended. We as horsemen need to understand how the entire leg is...
Daisy Haven Farm Hoof Care in Nigeria
Being involved in teaching others about hoof care, I have taught a wide variety of people in varied locations. Earlier this month I had the experience of a lifetime, traveling to Nigeria to help...
Using the EasyShoe for Abscesses
Submitted by Christina Krueger, From Hoof to Heart
Mick who is affectionately known as "Little Kick" for reasons soon to be described is a 12 year-old Thoroughbred Westphalian cross. He is the smallest horse in...
Hoofcare Abroad, Part II
Onward we travel to Zurich, Switzerland. This would be my fifth hoof care clinic in this beautiful country of the world within the last three years.
Crossing the border close to St. Gallen at Lake...
The Therapeutic Leg-Warmer Trim
Jane Fonda may have turned 76 but her leg warmers still rock. Not my personal fashion choice, but lucky thing they are back in style and easy to find if you trim a herd of Gypsy...
Fitting the Easyboot Glove
Jen originally contacted EasyCare in October with questions on Fit Kit she had ordered for her horse. She indicated that they had done well on three feet; however, she was having trouble with the...
Uno Gets a Mega-Trim – Part 2
Here's the second half of Uno getting his Mega-Trim after seven weeks of no trimming in order to let everything grow out for a "reset". All the usual caveats apply - this is how...
CFGP: Certification Opportunity for Glue Practitioners
Every day I approach the horses I work on with enthusiasm. I love what I do. I love helping horses and I love the materials I am able to help them with: glue and...
