The Hoof Buffy – Product Spotlight
This week we wanted to feature the Hoof Buffy. This handy little tool comes up in a lot of posts here any time we're going over prepping the hoof for a glue-on product. While...
The Dynamic Hoof
As the seasons change, so do horses’ hooves. Many people view horses’ hooves as static objects that do not change significantly once the horse has reached maturity. In actuality, the hoof is incredibly dynamic...
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...
Hoof Boots, Slow Feeders, and Track Systems, Oh My!
By Melody O'BrienOne of my favorite aspects of my work as a natural hoof care practitioner is the conversations I have with other horse lovers (aka clients). Going barefoot generates discussions including, but not...
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...
Composite Glue-On Shoe Package with Casting
Written by Alicia Harlov from The Humble Hoof in South Hamilton, MAMy business is nearly all barefoot rehabilitation with the use of boots and pads. I also work with the owner on changing the horse's...
Don’t Force the Fit
Have you ever struggled getting your tight-fitting Easyboots onto your horse's hooves towards the end of the trimming cycle? Some of our styles, such as the Easyboot Glove Soft, don't offer a lot of...
Ready for Removal
Written by EasyCare Product Specialist Jordan JunkermannAlthough it is true that using glue-on products for your horse’s hoof protection does require a few extra items such as a dispensing gun, a Hoof Buffy (or...
Do Glue-On Shoes Really Work? The Easyboot LC Worked For Me!
Written by EasyCare Product Specialist Jordan JunkermannThis was my first experience gluing on this horse. Billie is thankfully an incredibly tolerant horse. While I was running around frantically trying to move quickly and efficiently...
A Beginner Building a Healthier Hoof
A Case Study by Casey Sexton of North Georgia Hoof Care in Atlanta, GeorgiaOn August 1, 2019, I was called in to work on a very lame Saddlebred. I arrived at the appointment to...