The Riders Rasp Hoof Trimming Tool

The Riders rasp is the essential tool for any barefoot horse owner. This innovative and unique hoof trimming tool has been designed to be used by horse owners as opposed to hoof care professionals, and allows safe and effective trimming of the hoof without the risk of compromising the hoof capsule. The Riders Rasp will help to keep the all important Mustang roll (a heavy bevalled edge around the hoof) which prevents splits and cracks from forming, and ensures the weight is carried on the water line. The Rider's Rasp has been made to the highest specifications, and the professional quality, long lasting rasp blades are replaceable.

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Trelawne Equine are on the look out for a rider with barefoot horses that would be interested in boot sponsorship for 2010. If you are a rider that has managed to attain a high level in your chosen discipline with a booted or barefoot horse, we would love to hear from you! For more details, please contact us.

Deliverys unaffected by Royal Mail Strikes

Trelawne Equine would just like to reassure our customers that our deliveries will be unaffected by the Royal Mail strikes as all orders are despatched by Courier.

Boa Horse Boots Top Tip!

A top tip for anyone that has ever lost a Boa Hoof Boot dial cover cap!

Start with the boa dial cover showing the BOA lettering straight up and down or perpendicular to the ground. The cap will only go on in this position so this is the place to start! Twist the cap clockwise. You will hear a series of clicks and the cap will be in the tightest position when the BOA lettering is straight or parallel to the ground. (see picture)

As long as you follow these simple instructions, it should be impossible for the cap to come off!

New EasyCare Hoof Boot Design on the way!

Hot off the press, Garrett at Easycare has just posted on his blog that he is putting together a new hoof boot, which is in his words is 'Part Easyboot Glove, part football helmet, part snow board binding and part Crocs'! If the glove is anything to go by, this boot will be amazing and another huge step up the booting ladder. Easycare hoof boots are breaking new ground with every new boot they produce, ensuring that barefoot is an option to almost every horse.

Transitioning the farrier

Easycare have released a very interesting article by Steve Karshner regarding transitioning the traditional farrier to a natural barefoot farrier. Barefoot trimming is not radically different to the traditional trim, but there are distinct differences and issues that need to be addressed in order for it to be successful. When taking a horse barefoot, the whole horse needs to be addressed, not just the foot. After all, the horses body grows the hoof you have to trim; healthy body= healthy hoof! Hoof boots are there to assist the transitioning process from shod to barefoot, and any well prepared barefoot farrier will carry a few pairs of the most popular sizes on his van with some comfort pads and accessories for horses that need a little initial help.

Old Macs continue to grow!

The Old Mac G2 Hoof Boot is one of the best selling hoof boots in the UK, and is continuing to grow in popularity. The Old Mac G2 is a very forgiving hoof boot, and fits a round or wider than long foot best, which is a common front foot shape.