Clouds in the Rain: The Water Wicking Properties of a Thick, Concave Sole
Submitted by David Landreville, Landreville Hoof CareWhen I was a landscape designer/contractor I loved the rain. I prayed that it would come and water my newly created landscapes because the water from the hose...
Rookies Go Gluing
When Durango EasyCare customer service reps Devan and Rebecca (that's me) decided to go gluing it was a bit like the hot dog leading the bun. Never you mind that we STILL have yet...
Choose Your Weapons! The Right Tools Make Barefoot Trimming Easier
Wandering around a farrier's supply store, whether in person or online, can be a little boggling. You really just need nippers, a hoof knife, and a rasp... but which ones?First and foremost, be prepared...
What to Expect From Your Barefoot Trimmer
With the natural hoof care movement growing by leaps and bounds, many horse owners are seeking out barefoot trimmers. But just as in all professions, there are good and bad. Many people latch on...
Keep Your Bars Down, Then Add Spring to Your Step
I had the privilege last weekend of riding 155 miles through the great foothills at the Empire Cienega Resource Conservation area southeast of Tucson. The Las Cienega Pioneer and Old Pueblo Pioneer rides are...
Functions Part I: The Hoof’s Memory Foam
In my last blog, The 1st Grader Version of Equine Limb Anatomy, I discussed the origins of the equine limb. In this blog, let's look at the functions of the legs and feet. Legs...
What’s Your Hoof IQ?
So you think you know all there is to know about horses' feet? You've not only heard the saying "No foot, no horse," you claimed to have coined it yourself? Well, here's a chance...
Demystifying Glue Options for EasyShoes and Easyboot Glue-Ons
I greet you today to demystify your choices of glue for applying the EasyShoe and Easyboot Glue-On.EasyShoe Compete applied with EasyShoe Bond Fast Set by Derick Vaughn
1. EasyShoe Bond Fast SetDesigned for use with...
EasyShoe Performance NGs: Another Tool on the Belt
Submitted by EasyCare Dealer, Timothy Prindle of Barefoot Equine.Atlas, a mustang came into my care about 7 years ago. His owner, Megan, moved to Los Angeles from Seattle and brought Atlas to an eventing...
Gluing Tricks in Wet Conditions
Spring is approaching for many of us, and while warmer weather can feel like a relief after a long winter, it can also mean muddy, wet conditions. Spring is also a great time to...