Under Pressure – Discovering A Hoof Abscess (Part One)
Submitted by EasyCare Product Specialist, Kelsey Lobato.An abscess is a bacterial infection of the connective tissues between the hoof wall and the sole of the hoof. Abscesses can be triggered from a number of causes,...
Understanding Underrun Heels: How Can the Versa Grip Help?
Underrun heels are a very common issue in horses. According to the Practical Horseman, "on a healthy foot, heel and toe grow from the coronary band to the ground at the same angle; when...
Three Things About Thrush – Causes, Signs, & Treatment Options
Thrush is a common bacterial or fungal infection of the horse’s hoof tissue. It is often characterized by a black, foul-smelling discharge. Thrush typically affects the central frog or the grooves adjacent to the...
Making a Difference with the Easyboot Rx
EasyCare dealer and natural hoof care provider, Suzanne Warsinsky of Appalachian Hoof care recently gave us this great feedback on the Easyboot Rx. At the pre-purchase exam in September 2010, radiographs showed Charlie, a nine year old Quarter Horse had a slightly...
My Horse Has Retracted Soles?
Ever have a horse with pretty healthy feet, and yet after a normal trim, just like you’ve given the horse a dozen times before, they are very footsore? Of course the horse is miserable,...
Winter Leaving It’s Mark
Days getting longer, the sun a little stronger. Yes, still it is pretty cold at many places. But inevitably, as the sun comes up higher on the horizon, the ground is unfreezing in many...
The Challenges of Spring Grass: Laminitis and Founder
Submitted by EasyCare Dealer, Dawn WilloughbyOriginal Post June 2, 2011In most cases, owners can prevent the ravages of laminitis (inflammation of the laminae between hoof wall and coffin bone) and founder (pulling away of...
Reflections On Booting Lessons Learned
Submitted by Leslie Spitzer, Team Easyboot 2012 MemberIt's hard to believe that yet another ride season is wrapping up. It seems like it just started. Also along with the end of ride season another...
Which Therapy Boot is Right for You?
By Katie Johanson, EasyCare Product Specialist Team MemberIt can be a devastating experience when your horse becomes lame, and it usually marks the beginning of a long, arduous road to recovery before soundness is...
Navicular: Excepts from an Article by Cheryl Sutor
The most common cause of lameness in horses is found in the navicular area of the horse's hoof.The terms Navicular Disease and Navicular Syndrome are often used to define navicular problems. Navicular problems are...