Hoof Care

Heather Reynolds presenting Riverwatch for Haggin Cup, which he won.The successes at Tevis 2011 were numerous: I summarized some of them in my blog on October 18, 2011. Arguably one of the most significant...

Our first order of Save Edge rasps and rasp handles is here.  A rasp is an essential piece of equipment for barefoot trimming and a tool that every horse owner should have in the...

The Easyboot Glue-On shell is a great tool that can be used by horse owners, farriers, and vets. Although the product looks very simple, it has many uses that can help a horse by...

Last time, in Horsekeeping - The Way the Other Half Does It, I described the changes that my gelding had undergone after a pasture injury. Everything about his life would change, aside from me,...

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...

I never thought I would ever trim for Thoroughbred race horses.  After all, my barn is full of off-the-track race horses who have come to me with terrible feet.  OK, so I currently only...

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...

I recently read a book, "Maintaining a Natural Horse", by Tim Ware. Tim does barefoot trimming, so understands the needs completely. He presents a program for keeping a horse barefoot and rideable. A basic understanding...

A horse is only as sound as her bare feet. Care and management of the barefoot hoof will vary, however, depending on the individual horse, her conformation and hoof structure, environment, climate and use. Whether she...

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...