With the Preakness Stakes right around the corner, it's difficult for some not to think of Barbaro's horrific accident in 2006. It was speculated by many that if Pimlico had a synthetic surface, known as Polytrack, the injury may never have happened. Polytrack is a combination of conventional and synthetic materials. Its unique formula is comprised…

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The Newsletter will be featuring upcoming Working Horse Sales and Auctions throughout the Country and articles related to the Industry. We will also be featuring a breeder, trainer or other Working Horse related…

The Zackery Family @ Hoof-Ease would like to wish all our followers a warm, wonderful, Happy Mother's Day!

This year, our Equine "Mom Of The Year" is Zenyatta.

Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year and champion older female in three consecutive years, won 19 of her 20 career starts, including the 2009 Breeders'…

Today we want to say CONGRATULATIONS to Orb and trainer,

Shug McGaughey for their impressive win in the 2013 Kentucky Derby!

Orb splashed through the slop the Kentucky Derby, coming from way back in the pack and giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first victory in the 3-year-old…

Tim and I would like to introduce our readers and

to 2 new members of the “WINNERS ON HOOF-EASE”. Memorys and Dreams and Carni; both trained by Jennifer Hayford-Quinones, had races today with come-from-behind . We would like to offer a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all their connections! What a great day for all!…

When I was 10 I got Peppy as a Christmas gift. Shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with Laminitis. When I was 16, we had to euthanize her because the pain was past what she could handle. It broke my heart into tiny pieces to lose her. We were a great team in the show ring and together we won 27 ribbons.

Today I found an article that may save many horses and…

Mrs. Zackery’s Crash Course in Hoof Anomalies.

Below is the view of the foot most often seen by the bare foot trimmer. These are the structures and areas of the horse’s hoof anatomy that we most often directly affect, when trimming. Learn the names and proportions of each area of the hoof. It will help you trim correctly and also help you recognize a healthy foot.

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Share YOUR Most Interesting Hoof Problem Story …..And you will be entered into our first drawing of May to win one of the pictured hoof picks. This hoof pick has a convenient brush for thorough cleaning and it is equipped with a rubber grip for easy handling. Comment on this post with your story and be sure to leave your name and email so we can reach you when you…