Easy Care Boots                         http://www.easycareinc.com/   

I am an Easy Care distributor. I can tell you from personal experience that these boots hold up to the toughest of conditions. Several clients, of mine, in Custer South, Dakota can attest to the fact that these boots keep their horses feet protected when riding on the rugged rock of the Black Hills.

Rising to the challenge, the Bare was used in 2006 by two horse and rider teams to successfully complete the 400KM Shazada endurance event in Australia. In addition, it has successfully completed several 100-mile and 250-mile endurance events in extreme conditions on barefoot horses. Not only did the Bare boots stay in place, they did not rub, twist or turn. The results are even more impressive considering many of the test miles were completed in deep, boot-sucking mud and snow.

Hoof Jack                                        http://www.hoofjack.com/
This is one of the most essentail tools for trimming. I use my hoof jack every day on every horse. I am a distributer for Hoof Jack. The standard size sells for $180.

 This is an exciting new product that I have just started using. Hoof Armor applications allow the horse to go barefoot while providing protection to the sole.

Vettec                        ___________                              www.vettec.com

Any equine professional knows the value of Vettec products. Now they have Sole-Guard, a protective sealant that provides sole protection for the naturally trimmed foot, that lasts for 3-4 weeks. 

 Ralco Nutrition___________________________________www.ralconutrition.com

We have just started feeding Ralco Nutrition's Slick Mix, and are impressed with it's ability to normalize gut health. Julie's mare, Dolly, is particularly prone to laminitis. Last fall, her hoof wall showed signs of separation, despite frequent trimming. We have been feeding this product now for 2 months, and her feet are growing out nicely. We will download pictures of the outgrowth soon. One of the best features about Slick Mix is that is costs only $60 to feed 1 horse for 6 months!!
Here are some facts about the product:

• Ideal complete mineral supplement horse rations • Contains Suppli-Mix as the only source of Cobalt which improves fiber digestion • Contains prebiotics to aid in establishment of favorable microbial gut populations • A blend of essential B-vitamins that aid in metabolic pathways • A blend of proprietary enzymes that aid in digestion of nutrients in the digestive tract • Fortified with 9 individual B-vitamins to improve metabolic function • Slick-Mix 2000 is formulated to be offered free choice or as a top dress.

 Julie and I are distributors for Dynamite products for horses, humans and other animals. We recommend starting out with the basic program.

We can tell you from personal experience just how wonderful this program works. Our geldings have been on this program for over a year. Their hooves and coats are absolutely beautiful! Julie's 1/2 Arabian gelding is calmer and is much easier to work with.

Our mares were pastured off the ranch and were given a 'popular' feed supplement from April until November. There was no comparison in the appearance of the mares vs. the geldings. The mares hooves became brittle and their coats were coarse. For more information on Dynamite, go to their web site:

 Steele Halters

Our good friend Hyle Steele makes these halter/lead combination along with braided rawhide. His stock whips are sold by Clinton Anderson. Hyle helped to design Clinton's shop where the halters are tied.