Save Edge Rasps
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...
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...
Hoof Boot Users Play Together at the Annual AERC Convention
“Easyboots aren’t what they used to be.”I think it’s true and I heard this comment more than a few times over the course of the three days at the annual AERC Convention last...
AERC and NATRC Convention and Tradeshow
The AERC and NATRC Convention and Tradeshow was held over the past weekend in Reno, Nevada. Both AERC and NATRC are horse associations that focus on trail competitions over difficult distances and challenging terrain.I had...
The History of Barefoot Trimming for Mounted Patrol Horses
Houston Police Officer, Greg Sokoloski, recounts the start of natural hoof trimming for the Houston City Mounted Patrol unit horses.........The Houston Police Mounted patrol started using unshod, barefoot police horses in 2004. Starting with...
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....
Comparisons of Hoof Boots and Shoeing
Here are three basic reasons why you shoe a horse: (and a reason to use hoof boots and natural hoof trimming)1. Protection or Prevent Excessive Wear:Currently there are other types of hoof protection available...
More Sticky Tips for Glue-Ons and Glue
EasyCare offers a range of Vettec products for various applications in regards to maintaining a barefoot horse. EasyCare recommends Vettec Adhere for gluing on the Easyboot Glue-On shells, we also offer Equi-Pak CS for use as a...
Hoof Care Practitoner Tip Of The Week- Hoof Knife Sharpening
Whether you are a professional barefoot trimmer or horse owner maintaining your own barefoot horses, keeping hoof knives good and sharp is an ongoing project. "It is essential to start out with a sharp knife", says hoof...
Five Points to Remember When Gluing Boots
I didn’t get to ride at Wickenburg last weekend because I put my back out. But I did get to glue on boots for Steph and John Teeter. It was a reminder for me that...