Balancing Booted and Bare
It's that time of year where spring seems to have sprung, at least in our neck of the woods. I am sure as I am writing this there is a wicked snowstorm or impressive...
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Hoofjack
Many years ago, I ordered my first Hoofjack from a local farrier supply store. The one man show was run by an old time farrier. With obvious contempt he said:"What do you need that...
Cracking the Code on Hoof Cracks
What causes hoof cracks? There are many factors that contribute to the development of hoof cracks and understanding the cause is the key to developing a solution.Infrequent Trim Schedule
The first factor and the...
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:...
Healing Zahara
Submitted by Stacey Maloney, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberMany people may remember this picture from earlier this spring.Pretty ugly I know. This is my mare, Zahara, after about six months of healing from a wire...
The Caudal Foot
A big and healthy frog is desirable, but why? What is hiding above it and what makes it so important?This nice specimen of a big frog on this Irish Cobb stands in stark contrast...
Having a Barefoot Clinic is as Easy as 1 2 3
Submitted by Charmain Q De Hart, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberHaving a barefoot clinic is not an easy task. Although we have done numerous presentations and several clinics, I still had that anxious feeling I...
Are You Stupid Or What?
I recently told one of my horse friends that the best equine gift I've ever given myself and my equine partners in the ability to do my own hoof trimming! In return my friend...
Natural Hoof Care Confession and Compromise
Submitted by Carol Warren, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberI have a confession to make. I have tried to trim my horse's hooves myself. I had a great natural hoof care specialist show me several times...
High Heels and Sore Toes, Not Just on Girls Night Out
Submitted by Tennesee Mahoney, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberWe all know (directly or indirectly) the often painful results associated with a day or night in high heels. I remind myself every girls-night-out. Of course, I...