How To Develop A Healthy Foot: Circulation Is It
In previous blogs I've written about my basic hoof guidelines:3-8 degree palmar P3 angle: the angle of the bottom of the coffin bone in relation to the ground.
50/50 base of support from...
Barefoot or Shod?
"Barefoot or shod?" The question many horse owners ask themselves when choosing hoof protection for their horse. Some horses may only need occasional hoof protection, say while riding. For these horses, hoof boots are...
Nailing for Performance
In last month's blog, EasyShoes - There Are Many Options, I talked about the different options available to customize the various EasyShoe models to fit your horses hooves and needs. One of the options we...
Floating The Heel
Finally we have successfully rebalanced the hooves and achieved an accurate M/L balance, only to discover to our dismay a few weeks later that same M/L imbalance again. What went wrong with our last...
Sharing EasyCare Products at a Local Clinic Helped Grow My Business Network
Submitted by Jon Smedley of Trim and TrainAbout six months ago, our local farrier supply store asked me to do a clinic for glue on shoes. In the past when the shop owner held...
The Hybrid Experiments Part 1
The following is an account of an experiment conducted by your average endurance rider using Easycare products. This may or may not be new information to anyone.What I like about Glue-On Easyboots
I have found...
Never Give Up: A Tale of Lessons Learned at the Fandango 100
Submitted by Leslie Spitzer, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberIt's been more than three weeks now since I had the fortune of attending the Owyhee Fandango Ride at Steph and John Teeter's beautiful ranch south of...
SOS May 2016-Stuck? Pro Tips for Removing Glue-Ons
We have quite a bit of content about how to glue like a rock star. Everything from hoof prep to using different materials to modifying glue-ons for any situation. We even address aesthetics in our quest for gluing...
Quick Tips for Gluing Beginners
If you're new to using Vettec gluing products, or any two component glues, there are a few things to keep in mind that will make your experience more successful. First off, what is a...
Trimming the Mustang’s Feet: Eexcerpts from KBR Horse Health
Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but since all free roaming horses now in the Americas descended from horses that were once domesticated, the correct term is "feral horse." The English word...