The Therapeutic Use of Boots

For lame horses with heel pain, navicular, founder or abscessing, I often recommend a protective and padded boot like the Easy Boot padded Epic or  padded Easy Boot Rx for a long term rehab. I am a huge fan of … Continue reading →

Dawn Willoughby April 13, 2007

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Case Study in Founder: Amir

Meet Amir and his Person during my 2nd visit. Amir is a stunning 12 year old, liver chestnut Arabian gelding. He foundered in 2006, presumably from receiving several vaccinations at the same time. Again in 2007 he foundered probably due to … Continue reading →

Dawn Willoughby March 24, 2007

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Rehabbing Your Foundered / Lamintic Horse

Please don’t panic. Most horses rebound from laminitis and founder. 99% of the time it’s diet and all the signs have been there for years….cresty neck, fat pads on shoulders and butt, no indents above eyes, a swollen sheath or teats, … Continue reading →

Dawn Willoughby March 21, 2007

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Why My Horse is Back in Boots

Until I heard Dr. Bowker’s presentation on his latest research and insight into the workings of the horse hoof, I was riding my thoroughbred barefoot and darn proud of it! I had started riding him in July of 2006 in … Continue reading →

Dawn Willoughby March 6, 2007

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The Barebones on Boots

Here Shetland pony, Dolly, models her 4 new Epics in size 000 (and they aren’t the smallest either). They are padded with quarter inch black pads. She uses them for indoor parties and plans to drive in them, as soon … Continue reading →

Dawn Willoughby February 9, 2007

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