Hoof Capsule Distortions, Part 4
In the last three posts we examined the different reasons as to why hoof capsules get stressed and distorted. In today's final instalment we conclude with a discussion about the sole and its function....
You Want Me to Build a Dry What?
As I travel, I not only observe the horse’s feet but also the environment they come from. The influence of the environment on the horse’s foot is incredible. Even in our local Northeastern area,...
Boot Fit Analysis
A good fit is the number one criterion for determining the best boot for your horse. Whether you are looking for help with your first pair of boots or trying to resolve boot loss/damage,...
How to Use Hoof Boots Successfully
What are the factors that best determine whether a hoof boot will work successfully for both the horse and the rider?In the past, I viewed the fit as the biggest factor in a successful...
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...
Get the Drift
Submitted by David Landreville, Guest HCPThe photos below are the right front foot of a right fore-limb dominant Warmblood. She stands 17h and has size four feet. These photos span five months time. The...
The Relationship Between Heel-First Landings and Breakover
I found an interesting article about heel-first landing and breakover on barefoothorse.The barefoot movement and its veterinary researchers have come up with a reliable way to determine whether a hoof is well-trimmed overall. The...
Trimming the Mustang’s Feet: Eexcerpts from KBR Horse Health
Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but since all free roaming horses now in the Americas descended from horses that were once domesticated, the correct term is "feral horse." The English word...
Freedom Movement
Submitted by David Landreville, Landreville Hoof CareSomeone recently asked me how to convince their clients to schedule their horse(s) on a shorter trim cycle. One of my clients had this horse's leg bone and...
Jake’s Fault: A Pictorial of Healing
Who: Magnum owned by Joe Kunkel a.k.a. Joe the Barefoot TrimmerWhere: Midland, TX.When: May 14, 2012 - March 13, 2013The story behind the story: Magnum shown below is owned by EasyCare dealer and...