Rehabilitating a Pastern / Fetlock Joint Using Easyboot Glue-On Shells
By Philip Himanka, APF-1, Not Only Barefoot, LLC
Earlier this spring, Elizabeth Riecks from Hatha Equus and Wildsong Ranch asked me to assess a horse owned by one of her boarders. The horse, Epona, had been...
“No Hoof, No Horse”: Tiko’s Story
Written by HCP, Sarah Brady of Redtail Equine Services
You know that saying, “no hoof, no horse”? There’s a lot of truth to that. In Tiko’s case, his feet certainly play a big role in...
Every Hoof Has A Story
We’ve all heard the joke, “Talk to the hoof!” But what we really need to do is listen to the hoof. Every horse’s hoof has a story to tell. If you look and listen,...
When Your Frog is Down: Repairing Prolapsed Frogs
A prolapsed frog is where the frog, sensitive frog, and digital cushion have fallen below the height of the wall in the heels, basically the heel arch collapses. This is more than just a...
Surgery Recovery in the EasyShoe Versa Grip Light
Written by EasyCare Dealer, Sara Hathaway of 4 Hooves Hoof Care, LLC
“Mic” was diagnosed with a coffin bone fragment, known as a sequestrum, in the fall of 2022 after a crippling abscess that wouldn’t...
Using the EasyShoe Versa Grip to Reduce Leverage for a Horse with Ringbone
Written by Dan Schroeder, EasyCare HCP/Vet Dealer Representative
Recently I had a client ask for some help with an older horse with ringbone. Scout is 29, and has been doing well barefoot until recently. He...
Hoof Care Solution for Seniors
Written by EasyCare Customer, Beth L.
EasyCare's glue-on shoes are a fantastic option for senior horses as they can be applied while the horse stands on all four feet.
Cimmaron (Cim) is a 31 year old...
3 Ways to Treat Navicular/Heel Pain Using the Easyboot Glue-On
By Jon Smedley of Trim and Train
There seems to be a lot of discussion surrounding the condition of navicular/heel pain. What exactly is it, and what qualifies as a diagnosis? Regardless of that discussion,...
The Truth About Equine Abscesses- Part Two
Submitted by Patricia Morgan Wagner, Hoof Rehabilitation Specialist
There is no actual treatment for an abscess once the white line has been invaded. The condition has to run its course. Epsom salt or vinegar soaks...
Her Guide: Nature is Always Ready to Heal the Foot
My E-friend and trimmer, Maureen Tierney, has just published Natural Barefoot Trimming: The Hoof Guided Method. She began this journey like so many of us. In 2001, Maureen stumbled on Jaime Jackson’s book in...