July 2009 :: Barefoot Transitioning, What’s new in R&D
 Our new Easyboot Glue-Ons and Easyboot Gloves continue to do extremely well at Endurance Rides. Numerous horse/rider teams are winning races in them under some of the most challenging conditions. Christoph Schork, Jeremy Reynolds, Heather Reynolds, Tennessee Mahoney and Dian Woodward are among those who have consistently been in the top ten wearing EasyCare hoof boots. EasyCare's President and CEO, Garrett Ford, won first and Best Condition on the second day of Strawberry Fields! If you have doubts about how well Gloves and Glue-Ons perform in mud, read Garrett's blog about this ride.
CAN NATURAL HOOF CARE REVERSE LAMINITIS?
 Debra R. Taylor DVM, MS, DACVIM at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine thinks it’s possible, and is doing the research to prove it. EasyCare, Inc. has helped by providing funds and encourages those who have an interest in natural hoof care to do the same. EasyCare’s donation helps fund intern Adam Cooner.
Dr. Taylor is recording and studying the results of natural hoof care on chronic laminitis cases. Hoof care practitioner Pete Ramey and his wife, Ivy, are currently traveling to Auburn every three weeks to expand the preliminary study- hopefully to include 50 horses. The study has consistently shown rotation reversal, increased sole thickness and profound improvement in levels of soundness. Several case horses have also demonstrated reversal of distal descent of P3. Read more and see case studies.
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HOOF BOOT SUCCESS VS HOOF BOOT FAILURE
by Garrett Ford
The biggest determining factor between hoof boot success and hoof boot failure is fit. Hoof boots need to fit the hoof or the experience will not be a success. In my opinion the majority of people use a boot that is too large. Boots should fit like a second skin over the hoof.
Over the last couple months I've had the opportunity to travel to more horse events and endurance rides. At these events I've helped many riders fit boots before the event and apply boots on the trail after loosing a shoe or a boot. 95% of the time a rider has a size that is too large and explains that they can't get a smaller size on. Read more...
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THE THOUGHTFUL HORSEMAN
Maria Siebrand is EasyCare's dealer of the month.
Hoof Care Practitioner Maria Siebrand is one busy lady! She began trimming about seven years ago when she decided to take her own horses barefoot. Unable to find someone to help her locally, she sought out the help of Marjorie Smith of Barefoot for Soundness. After that she picked up a rasp and dove in. She’s been trimming ever since.
“It’s important that trimmers convey information other than just trimming,” says Maria. She works very hard at educating her clients. “I think it’s extremely important that people understand what I do and why, and have all of the information they need to make educated and informed decisions regarding the care of their horses,” she says. There are many keys to being a successful trimmer. Maria says that hoof care is not about the trim alone. A good trimmer should be able to guide the horse owner in every aspect of growing a healthy hoof, including proper diet, adequate movement, appropriate terrain, hygiene, and selecting and fitting boots. She feels it’s not just about her reputation as a trimmer, but instead about the credibility of the barefoot movement in general. Read more...
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TIPS FOR BOOTS AND PADS
Maria Siebrand of The Thoughtful Horseman has a website, a newsletter and a blog. Here are some tips from her about booting. Click here.
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