CASE STUDIES
Trimming is a subtractive method, shoeing is an additive method. Shoes may reduce or add leverage and can change the way the hoof grows and the way the horse moves. It’s important to document changes in biomechanics, such as landings, and range of motion increases or decreases. Poor landings can indicate hidden problems before they become more serious.
Documenting changes provides security to owners and accountability for myself. This also helps me keep horses organized and empowers the owner to understand their own horses hoof care.
EASYCARE INC. BLOG POSTS FROM CLIENTS
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Hoof care enthusiast, Amber, first reached out to us after applying a pair of the EasyShoe Versa Grip Octo on her friend’s mare, Jazelly.
JULY 18, 2024
COMFORT FOR THE SENIOR HORSE
It’s been a long, expensive and time consuming journey to keep this ol’ guy happy and healthy with his long list of pathologies and behavioral quirks.
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS IN THE VERSA GRIP OCTO
Shoes were pulled May 13th, 2025 no major trimming done on that day, just a light bevel of the wall and balanced. Hoof Armor applied for protection. Pony remained sound and in light work. May 27th feet were conservatively trimmed. During transitions if I am not prepping the hoof for a glue on shoe, I try to leave as much material as possible to reduce risk of soreness while the nail holes grow out.
Shoes were pulled April 6th, 2025, glue on shoes were applied April 13th. Resets every 4-5 weeks in glue on shoes. July 17th glue on shoes pulled, conservative trim, and hoof armor applied to all four feet. This horse is currently barefoot and comfortable across all terrain, though we will likely reapply glue ons before longer show series.
One year between photos. This 20 year old horse was not “unsound” in metal but the owner knew improvements could be made and the eventual goal is for the horse to be fully barefoot. Metal shoes were pulled August 2024. This horse has extreme caudal failure and could not handle frog pressure for several cycles. While the photos on the left appear like larger feet, due to contracture the feet were actually a shoe size smaller than they are today.