The Sik Method: How to Glue on a Pair of Used Gloves, Just...
Submitted by Tennessee Lane, 2014 Team Easyboot MemberFor those of you who are intimidated by the Glue-On Process, this is a great, easy, and cost effective alternative. I have referenced an old blog about...
Sound or Insensitive?
Submitted by David Landreville, Guest HCPWhen I first started trimming I thought the goal was to have horses that could travel barefoot all day over rocks. Since then I've realized that this is where...
Adventures of Winter Hoof Keeping: Challenges and Solutions in the Pacific Northwest
Submitted by Ruthie Thompson-Klein, Equine Balance Hoof CareHere at 48 degrees North, off the coast of Washington, our winters are usually mild and temperate, with lots of wind, occasional brief snow, and plenty of sideways...
How a Horse’s Hoof Grows!
Hoof growth is one of the most important considerations in barefoot hoof physiology. Hoof growth occurs from the coronary band down toward the toe. The average hoof grows 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month....
EasyShoe Application: The Perfect Finish
Written by Heather Colket, HLC Hoofcare, LLC, Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaWhen you first begin your composite shoeing and gluing journey, factors such as shoe selection and sizing, prep work, glue timing, horse management, and shoe placement...
Winterizing Your Hoof Care Program
We’ve all heard that pulling our horse’s shoes for the winter can be a good idea. But we’ve also heard how many pitfalls there are when we pull them.Here is a breakdown of how...
Installing Glue-On Hoof Boots with Goober Glue and the “Adhere Lock”
The Adhere Lock makes hoof boot installation with Goober Glue easier!Goober Glue is one of the adhesives that is working well to secure Easyboot Glue-Ons to the bare hoof. The thing that sets Goober...
A Revised Gluing Protocol: Introducing The Goober Glue Apron
Most of our customers who use the Easyboot Glue-Ons are either competing in endurance events or giving additional support to a horse dealing with chronic lower limb problems.The gluing protocol we recommend involves the use...
Debate? What Debate?
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:...
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...