Dorsal Hoof Capsule Distortions
Today we want to examine dorsal hoof capsule distortions (HCD), high and low syndromes and club feet. All dorsal HCD will again display flares, this time just dorsally. And flares are a sign of...
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...
Changing a Glove Gaiter? No Problem
If you are considering changing an Easyboot Glove gaiter, a few insider tips will turn this into an easy task. EasyCare uses Loctite on all the screws, but, with the right tools, that replacement...
Take Care of Your Trimming Tools
Protective hoof boots are replacing traditional horse shoes in ever increasing numbers, and many horse owners are interested in trimming and maintaining their horses' hooves without the help of hoof care professionals.The horse owner...
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...
Booting Beyond the Box
It's inspiring to see hoof care practitioners who are innovative problem solvers. These individuals don't run at the first sign of complexity, instead they stay the course; they figure it out.
This horse had blown...
Digital Pulse – Not Just for the Disco
Taking your horse’s digital pulse can provide you with insight into what is going on with them and make you better with horse management.It can help you assess where lameness is coming from, whether...
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...
Seven Feeding Myths And Facts About Horses
Have you ever thought about some of the myths out there about ways and product to feed your horses? You can get different answers about the same question, depending on who you chat with.Despite...
Importance of the Heel First Landing
The website Barefoot for Soundness has so much great information on barefoot trimming and care. They stress natural hoof trimming and using protective horse boots to aid the hooves after the transition to barefoot....