Bruiser’s First Boots – To Wide or Not To Wide?
I would like to introduce you to Bruiser, my five year old Peruvian Paso Quarter Horse cross. Many people chuckle when they hear his name for the first time but it suits him perfectly....
The Top Five Barriers to Trying Hoof Boots
Reflecting on hoof boots. Photography by Lange Photography.One of the things we researched in some detail before the EasyCare organizational retreat in January 2011 was The Voice of the Customer. We've spent a fair...
What Is It To You?
Just because you own one, does not mean you always have to use it. But when you decide to use it, do it proper care. What are we talking about?To cut a loaf of...
SOS May 2016-Stuck? Pro Tips for Removing Glue-Ons
We have quite a bit of content about how to glue like a rock star. Everything from hoof prep to using different materials to modifying glue-ons for any situation. We even address aesthetics in our quest for gluing...
The Connnection Between Teeth and Hooves
I had the good fortune last weekend to spend an afternoon with Lee Follett from Follett Equine, Inc. in Indiana. Since it has been more than a year since our herd had any dental attention,...
Don’t Nail Your Glue-Ons!
The Moab Canyons 3 Day Pioneer ride just finished. Like every year, EasyCare and Global Endurance Training Center are represented and helping riders with trims, boot fitting, Glue-On and Glove applications and advice.Christoph and...
Epics and Navicular
My mare, TJ, was diagnosed with navicular a few years ago. I subsequently learned to trim and have been trying to get her comfortable enough to land heel first. I tried a soft paddock,...
A Revised Gluing Protocol: Introducing The Goober Glue Apron
Most of our customers who use the Easyboot Glue-Ons are either competing in endurance events or giving additional support to a horse dealing with chronic lower limb problems.The gluing protocol we recommend involves the use...
Helpful Horse Transporting Tips
Transporting a horse might sound like an easy enough idea, however there’s more planning involved than one might think. One of the trickier areas is how to properly prepare your horse for trailer rides...
Club Footed…With Boots
Hello, I thought I'd take a moment to share my story with you all, since having a club-footed horse can add to the difficulty of transitioning your horse barefoot successfully. I have a few...