In the Moab area, we are lucky to have an abundance of sand on our trails. We can easily ride barefooted on most of our training and conditioning rides There are stretches of rocks, no doubt, we might slow down or, if the rocky stretches are extensive, use the Easyboot Gloves which we always have in our saddle pack. But we all know, it only takes one rock being at the wrong place at the wrong time, maybe even with a nasty sharp point sticking up and 'hello stone bruise'. Read more...

Going barefoot with a natural trim and boots for riding is not without its twists, turns and bumps in the road. I was a professional trimmer working in Delaware for six years. During that time, I specialized in teaching owners, mostly women, to trim their personal horse(s). I quickly learned that in addition to teaching them to trim, I had to prepare the owners for issues they might face, if transitioning to bare feet were to be successful. Read more…

Chad Montee grew up on a ranch in Montana and has always felt a connection with horses. After high school, he left Montana to join the Army and become a Ranger. After the Army he began working as a chef in Scottsdale Arizona in the winter and Jackson Hole Wyoming in the summer. Read more...

My hubby and I spend most of the summers in Flagstaff. When needed, I help at Arizona Equine Rescue by hauling horses. Two years ago in August AER called and asked if my hubby and I could run over to Albuquerque and pick up two five year old ponies. Read more...

My horse Kainoa (Noa) is an 8 year old OTTB. I got him on a whim as a 2 year old "early retiree" with a left front suspensory injury, which healed over several months of easy outdoor herd living. Read more…