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Highlights from Hoofcare and Lameness Journal

Hoofcare and Lameness Journal combs the globe for news on research, treatment, products, technology and the people who make this field such a rewarding career.

Farriers: Send a Note to an Old Friend

July 24, 2008: Sometimes, it's a good idea to turn off the computer and get out a pen. Rummage around until you find a card or go buy a post card or find a sheet of letterhead or nab a placemat from the diner where you're going to have lunch today. And write a n... [More]

Clog on Clog: Removable System for Laminitis

July 24, 2008: The Steward Clog is less of a product than a concept. Dr Michael Steward in Oklahoma has created a unique, affordable and simple system for helping foundered horses. We hear about good results with the system from vets and farriers all over the wo... [More]

Olympics' Head Farrier Is On His Way to Hong Kong

July 24, 2008: It's a long, long way from Mold, Wales to Hong Kong, China. But Welsh farrier Ian Hughes already knows the way. (University of Liverpool Equine Hospital photo)Lameness specialist Ian Hughes of Wales is farrier at the Ashbrook Equine Hospital in Ch... [More]

Newmarket Equine Hospital Rises on the English Heath as Thoroughbreds Gallop By

July 24, 2008: British horses are conditioned by long gallops on the hilly terrain of the "heath" that surrounds the town of Newmarket, the main training center for flat racing. Horses can gallop on the heath or on all-weather (artificial surface) strips, like t... [More]

Barefoot Racing in California? State Board Seeks More Time for Input, But Bans Heel Nerving and Steroids

July 24, 2008: A decision had been due in California last week about a proposed rule change that would allow Thoroughbred horses to race barefoot at the state?s tracks, all of which have recently been converted to artificial surfaces.At yesterday?s meeting at De... [More]

Highlights from From The Horse's Mouth

Behind the scene development of hoof boots and the latest EasyCare happenings

Glue On, Easyboot Edge and No Thrush

July 22, 2008: I had a good day testing products and was actually able to test two Easyboot Glue On boots, two of the new Easyboot Bare's our new No Thrush solution and two EasySoakers. The biggest trick to any glue on hoof... [More]

Easyboot Glue On Update

July 16, 2008: The Easyboot Glue On continues to move forward. Here are a couple photos from the last test ride. [More]

Easyboot Edge Update

July 14, 2008: The Easyboot Edge was put on hold for a touch because we wanted to test some alternative materials in different areas of the boots. It's taken a bit of time to get the densities correct but I think we are... [More]

2008 Tevis Cup Canceled

July 09, 2008: 2008 Tevis Cup Canceled due to smoke and fires. See website for more details. [More]

Extreme Mustang Makeover

July 09, 2008: I just learned of a cool event that should really help the public awareness of the American mustang. The Mustang Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with the BLM, created the Extreme Mustang Makeover event in order to recognize and highlight the... [More]

Highlights from Team Easyboot

Share, learn, discuss all things horse and hoof. Get the skinny on EasyCare hoof boots from a variety of perspectives.

Theres a run in my hose!

July 24, 2008: So I ran in to Amy at the NASTR ride back in June and we got to talking about how she was using the knee high stockings and having great luck.  So I thought I would give it a try on May - the horse who gets rubs when the wind changes directi... [More]

A friend in need

July 24, 2008: Hi Guys,   I have a friend who asked me to help her at the Fort Stanton ride but, unfortunately, I am unable to attend that ride. She would like someone to help her foam on her boots as this will be her mares first ride using boots. If any ... [More]

Team members at Juniper Ridge

July 24, 2008: Hello everyone, saw that we were lacking in postings here so thought I would put up a new trail in the White Mountains of Arizona. We are in Colorado now. I was reading Garretts blog and saw his comments on how different his horses feet are now t... [More]

Riding Trail Challenges in western Washington State

July 24, 2008: Hi Team Just wanted to share how I rode at the Mossyrock Horse and Riders Club Trail Challenge in Washington State yesterday. It was alot of fun for all who rode and for who just watched it. The club put on a really nice event so if anyone lives... [More]

Thank You from Dave Rabe

July 24, 2008: I want to thank everybody for their support and for all of their donations and contributions after my trailer accident in March.  Everything really helped me to get going again.  My horse that survived the accident Rushcreek Okay has c... [More]

Highlights from TheHorse.com

"Your Guide to Equine Healthcare"

Readers Respond: Pain in the Abscess

July 24, 2008: More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What challenges do you face when treating a hoof abscess?" Results were as follows:  Repeated soaking required: 50.09% (556) Making a duct tape "boot" and keeping... [More]

New EHV-4, Neurologic Disease Tests Introduced

July 24, 2008: IDEXX Reference Laboratories has introduced two new diagnostic products to help equine veterinarians diagnose equine respiratory disease and neurologic disease. The new tests include an equine herpesvirus type-4 (EHV-4) RealPCR Test and the Equine... [More]

Welfare Groups Meet to Discuss At-Risk Horses

July 24, 2008: Twenty five national and state-based equine-protection, placement, and rescue organizations gathered Tuesday for the second Homes for Horses Coalition Conference to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America. The Humane Society of the Unit... [More]

California Begins Ban on Racehorse Steroids

July 24, 2008: Effective Aug. 1, the California Horse Racing Board will strictly enforce all regulations concerning anabolic steroids and will no longer issue "unofficial notices" when the test samples reveal unauthorized levels of anabolic steroids. There has b... [More]

Special Report: Racehorse Durability

July 24, 2008: In this exclusive report, The Blood-Horse investigates whether the Thoroughbred racehorse is as tough today as it was 30 to 40 years ago. Editors of The Blood-Horse recently sought the answer to this question by producing a comprehensive review of... [More]