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Winter Maintenance
With the arrival of winter, it’s time to think about your horse’s hooves. If your horse is shod, most Farriers will tell you it’s a good idea to pull the shoes for the winter and give those hooves a healing period. If you live in a snowy climate and you choose to keep your horse shod, you will probably need snow pads to avoid the hooves balling up with snow and borium for traction on the ice. Many people choose to just pull the shoes and take a break from riding. The benefits of pulling the shoes go way beyond avoiding a slip in the snow. With the shoes off, your horse can attain the full expansion of the hoof, helping to de-contract the heels and return circulation to it’s fullest. With the return of full circulation a much healthier hoof wall can be attained. This will speed up progress on growing out cracks and flares. The horse will also be wearing its hooves in between trimmings, instead of getting longer and longer. This will enable your farrier to make more progress at getting those toes back or those heels down. The horses I see that are shod back to back, year afover emphasize the value of that experience and how much it enhances the ability of the barefoot farrier to see your horses problems coming long before they become a lame, and the practical advice that he or she can give you on avoiding these problems altogether is invaluable. Read more... Back to top^
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Winter is knocking at our door, but that's no reason to stop riding! With proper preparation and equipment, winter riding is possible and can even be quite enjoyable. The crisp air, the still silence of freshly fallen snow, and the smell of woodsmoke are all special treats of the season. Read on for some great tips on preparing yourself and your hoses for an enjoyable winter.month, so be sure and read up!
by: Leslie Carrig of 
2009 continues to be a huge year for EasyCare hoof boot success at endurance rides. Our hoof boots prove themselves ride after ride, showing the equine world that the movement towards natural hoof care and hoof boots is no fad. It is a fast growing trend that is here to stay, simply because in the end it means a healthier horse. 
November 2009 :: Valley Vet Supply
