BarefootRiding

Barefoot Trimming

Piggy in her Renegades & Christ Sheepskin Bareback Pad

Congratulations! You decided to remove your horses shoes for good! It is my firm belief that all horses can be Barefoot, we as horse care providers need to commit to make it successful ~ it's the human that fails to go barefoot, not the horse. This page is dedicated to Hoof Boots for riding, therapy & rehabilitation aids to help ease the transition phase. All Renegade, Easy Care, Soft Ride & Cavallo Products are offered here. We also have hoof pads by Supracor. There are also some links to help you find a qualified Barefoot Trimmer in your area & read up on the latest information about Barefoot Hooves.
Enjoy the Ride :)

Cricket's winter feet '08

I am available for Barefoot Trimming or consultations on Long Island. Referrals available.
Graduate Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners

Boots by Easy Care

Gloves, Glove Back Country, Glove Wide, Trail, Epic, Boa, Bare, Old Macs, Grip, Soaker Boots, Comfort Pad etc... Easy Care makes a variety of boots for all types of rider needs! Whether you're looking for a boot that is easy to put on or going to stay on in the mud - Easy Care has a boot to fit.
Prices vary.

Easyboot Glove & Glove Wide

This form-fitting, seamless boot hugs the hoof & responds like a natural foot. Flexible & tough, Glove & Glove Wide have an aggressive tread pattern & still allow free stride & breakover.

Fits Like a Glove Like a glove, this boot provides protection without stifling mobility. The Easyboot Glove material stretches over the hoof& clings to the hoof wall so debris stays out of the boot, even in sandy or muddy conditions. There is no external hardware so there is no need to worry about replacing cables or buckles. Power Straps (not shown) sold separately. Sold in singles. These boots MUST fit like a Glove to get maximum performance. Easy Care Back Country Glove offers all the above but with a more user friendly Easy Care Trail topper. Back Country version is good for horses that don't fit one Glove through entire trim cycle. They can be worn with a little room to spare to accommodate growth or thicker pads.

Easyboot Trail

Cookie Aug 2011

The Easyboot Trail is the easiest hoof boot in the world. The Easyboot trail can be easily put on & removed by young or old hands. The infinitely variable attachment system assures booted success for a broad spectrum of hoof sizes & shapes throughout the trim cycle. The boot opens up completely to easily slip on/off over most hoof shapes & sizes. The rear double Velcro attachment protects the entire hoof wall & keeps the boot firmly in place. EasyCare gaiters are sold separately. Trails are sold in singles. They are great for oval shaped hooves. The Easyboot Trail also doubles as a therapy boot. Help your horse recover from abscesses, hoof injuries, founder, navicular disease, punctures & sole bruises. Pads can be used. This boot cannot be used as a soaking boot.

Cookie is modeling them with her homemade socks to help protect her oooh so sensitive heel bulbs while the boots break in.

Renegade® Hoof Boots

Renegade® hoof boots are rugged & easy to put on. They can be cut back to fit an odd shaped or transitioning hoof. Their open backs allow for drainage, less dirt accumulation & less rubbing. Pastern & heals are padded with the softest, smoothest neoprene for comfort on long rides. All parts are replaceable adding to the lifetime of the boot. Studs may be attached to enhance grip on wet grass, leaves, ice or snow. Renegade Glue Ons® are an excellent choice for those wanting a more streamline fit. Renegade® Boots come in a variety of colors to spice up your ride & they are made in the USA. Call for help fitting. Prices vary.
*New Boot Size 4WW (6"X6" or 152mm X 152mm)

Soft Ride Boots

When a horse is in pain, immediate comfort is always the first priority. Soft-Ride Equine Comfort Boots relieve suffering from a wide variety of hoof conditions & disorders. I highly recommend these boots for laminitic & navicular horses. They are also an excellent aid when long distance trailering - they help absorb the road vibrations & keep your horse more comfortable on those long rides. These boots can be worn 24/7.

Protect, support & stabilize the foot in chronic laminitis or hoof injury.
Provide easy-to-remove bandage & dressing coverage for pre- & post-surgical care.
Cushion sore hooves recovering from chronic lameness.
With a disposable liner, they make great soaking boots to treat hoof abcesses, puncture wounds, white line disease & thrush.
Comfort stinging soles after a hard workout.
Create temporary support for horses with possible tendon or ligament strain.
Protect a hoof when a horse is unshod & being stalled on cement or in transport.

Supracor Hoof Pads

Supracor Hoof Pads are designed to work just like the elastic horn tubules inside your horse's hooves - they naturally flex & compress to absorb shock. Supracor's Honeycomb Hoof Pads absorb 40x more shock then other leading hoof pads on the market. Composed of elastomeric material in a matrix of encapsulating air pockets, its unique cellular structure distributes weight across the hoof, providing the most impact resistance in the heel area where the initial shock occurs. $45-$55

Support the end of horse slaughter

A portion of all sales goes to help stop horse slaughter.
http://equineprotectionnetwork.com/

Equine Wellness Magazine

A respected and sought-after source of information, Equine Wellness Magazine appeals to readers of all breeds and disciplines. It gives caretakers the choices they’re looking for and empowers them with leading edge information on: Natural diet, supplements, training, medicines and therapies and so much more! http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com

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