From The Horse's Mouth

Horse and Rider Magazine Talks: Tips & Tricks for the Trail

Be sure to check out the May issue of Horse and Rider magazine.  Juli S. Thorson gives some great advice in "Trail Ride Tips & Tricks".  This article is filled with ideas to get you ready to hit the trail, from must take items like water to keep you hydrated to save the day items like a flash light.  Chances are you have a lot of these items already.  Juli says your ride won't be much fun if you end up unsafe, uncomfortable, or greatly inconvenienced.

You'll also find that Easyboot Epics are part of the "Gotta Have It" section of the article.  They are certainly great to have for protection on the trail!  Epics are light weight and popular with endurance riders and recreational riders alike.  It's sure to become a must have item on your riding check list if it's not already!

Be prepared for your next ride.  Pick up a copy of Horse and Rider's May issue to read the full article.
 

Western & English Today on EasyCare

The March/April issue of Western & English Today magazine has a nice write up on EasyCare.  The article titled "In Step with New Hoof-Care Products" talks about new improved products such as our new Easyboot Gaiter and Dome Pads.  It's always nice to see modifications that we've made to improve a product get noticed. Want to see what they have to say about us? See the excerpt below.  Click here to review the full article on page 53.

Pete Ramey in Horse and Rider Magazine

There is a great interview featuring Pete Ramey in December's issue of Horse and Rider Magazine.  The article topic: The Benefits of Barefoot.  Jennifer Forsberg Meyer chats with Pete about the benefits of a shoeless foot.  Pete says, "it's not about the hoof alone; it's about improved overall health."  He also says, "Since switching my focus to barefoot trimming and boot/pad use for dealing with pathological hooves, I've seen hundreds of foundered and 'navicluar type' horses return to health."  We all want to make sure our horses have the best hooves they can possibly have.   

Pete also discusses one of our favorite topics... hoof boots.  He says that the newer designs are much easier to use than older models.  Hoof boots give you the ability to vary your horse's tread pattern as conditions change.  He also talks about how booted horses continue to take over the endurance world.

It's great to read articles from people in the hoof care industry who are consistently improving the quality of life for our four legged friends.

Want to read more on this article?  Pick a copy up for yourself!  Happy reading!!!

Photos courtesy of Pete Ramey

US Home Sales Plunge

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New home sales plunge to a near seven-year low. The housing market revealed more signs of weakness in February as sales of new U.S. homes fell 3.9 percent to the lowest rate in nearly seven years, while the number of new homes on the market grew. The news surprised economists who were looking for new home sales to improve.

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Exercise

A recent Newsweek article points out the abundance of benefits from exercising. Check out some of these facts that shouldn’t be forgotten. They’re sure to motivate you to get out there and work up a sweat.

• For the first time, scientists have coaxed the human brain in to growing new nerve cells-simply by putting subjects on a three-month aerobic-workout regimen.
• Aerobic exercise prompts the release of mood-lifting hormones that promote a sense of well-being and reduce stress.
• According to studies, adults can gain as many as two hours of life expectancy for every hour of regular, vigorous exercise.
• For kids, even a few games of kickball can boost the brain in widespread, long-lasting ways- which is why some teachers are lobbying for more time in PE class.
• Exercise does more than build muscles and help prevent heart disease.  New science shows that it also boots brainpower- and may offer hope in the battle against Alzheimer's.
• Physical activity, which increases bone size and density, helps to prevent osteoporosis and bone loss associated with aging.
• Muscle coordination , reaction time and strength, all of which are necessary for balance and stability, improve with exercise.

Want to read more about all the awesome benefits of exercise? Grab the latest issue of Newsweek while you’re at the store or click here to be directed to the full article.

Education Articles

EasyCare has put a great deal of effort collecting articles that pertain to natural hoof care and the barefoot horse.  After a great deal of effort I believe we have one of the best article databases in the industry.

Here is just a small sample of what can be found in our article database on the EasyCare website.

1.  The Bare Facts by L.A. Pomeroy
2.  Notes on tough transitions from the Healthyhoof.com
3.  The Barefoot Endurance Horse by Steven Roberts
4.  Is Shoeing a Nesessary Evil?  by Dr. Neel Glass
5.  Boot Up.  The Latest Hoof Boots.   July 2006 Horse Illustrated

Read up

Are you new to the Barefoot world or just looking to learn more?  Often times the best way to learn about something is to read about it.  Here at EasyCare we have a great collection of articles that is sure to provide you with valuable information.  In our articles section you can read about boots, the world of barefoot, history and education, and even ride stories.  There really is something for everyone on this page and we are always adding new articles.  So check it out! You’ll be glad you did.