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creekwood
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makes sense. Thanks!
Can you elaborate on this please? I'm not seeing more than the 2mm thickness of the gloves (IF it fits the hoof)
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Also lets not forget the toe extension that every boot adds. |
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Clarissa
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:43 am Post subject: |
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I've been using 1 version or another of Easyboots for about 25yrs pretty much since they were invented or came to Australia.
I cannot do a gator up tight enough that it would be too tight. Within a few strides it is moving freely on Sonny's pastern. There has never been a time when trapped dirt was a problem even going through deep mud, gravel, sand or bull dust....much to my continual amazement  The neoprene stuff is a great product.
Rik, EB advise that you shouldn't be able to get your finger inbetween the pastern & the gator when done up right.
I have increased the breakover roll at the toe on all his boots. I never did that for my other horses. I noticed an immediate improvement in his stride, but he is unique  
The top of the actual boot itself should never touch the coronet. If it is up there the top needs trimming off. The website tells you about things like that & there are also diagrams in the instructions that come with the boots.
Kim mentioned about the heel bulbs possibly being damaged if the boots are too tight. I have to say I noticed a change in the shape of my latest boots. I feel it is for the worse as my previous boots had a really nice heel bulb place which seemed to make the boot fit better & snugger. However EBs are apparently being used by more & more people every day & if the heel bulb shape was an issue I'd think EB would be onto it.
I'm thinking of experimenting with removing the heel strap to make a tad more room for the heel bulb. EB says that can be done if the hoof is a tiny bit longer than fits comfortably into the boot. Since Sonny's feet are again changing shape I figured it would be interesting to experiment.
In general I am quite happy with my EBs & Sonny would tell me if he was unhappy I'm quite sure about that. 
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4theloveofjake
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| Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Indeed every horse is different. When I put the gators on too tight on my mare it rubbed her hair off. A bit looser and she is comfortable with no hair loss.
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Chablis
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 3:43 am Post subject: |
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| Kim Cassidy wrote: | The reason I posted a warning is due to observational experiences (is that a sentence?).
I've come out to work on horses feet and seen boots fitted waaaaay too tight, that includes gaiters.
I've also found that the boots work for some horses but not for others. It really does depend on the foot shape.
Both the Easyboots and the Renegades were created using Arabs as their hoof models. The Old Mac's not so much (created in England or Australia). The Old Mac's are good for rehab but very clunky for riding.
Before anyone's bottoms get in a wad, I know that some ADORE their boots. I'm just asking for the horses sake to please pay close attention when fitting and/or making extremely tight. There just isn't a lot of stuff in the equine distal limb and we need to protect it.
Leah IS a PITA, but I don't know if you want to take my advice on it as I'm an even bigger one. My grammar and punctuation are horrid compared to hers. :D
The message is lost many times due to the messenger. But I will remind many of a quote that I enjoy oft repeating.
How someone treats you is His (or Her) Karma, how you react/respond is yours. |
Completely agree about the Old Macs. I bought a pair prior to all the various EasyBoots becoming available (well there was the original Easyboot but I hated that) and call the OM's the 'clunker's' for a reason.
I'm now looking for a new pair of boots for my mare.
Yes, a message is often lost due to the way the messenger conveys the message. We can only hope that the message is repeated in a way that the message can be successfully received.
Regarding the fitting of boots, I treat them the same was as I do when applying a bandage - not too tight, not too loose. If they are so tight that they rub, loosen them but make sure they are tight enough that they are going to be of some use.
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Newfman
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| Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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I was just cleaning out my favorites folder, and getting rid of excess unused links when I thought I'd pop in to see how things are going on this one. Seems like less folks, and everyone seems almost...submissive. Weird really.
Anyhow, I read someone had posted about dry hooves, but was planning to pass on commenting on any topics, but what the heck, since I am going to post on this one on my way out, I might as well cross post. Here are a couple links that you may find informative or worthless, and that is just fine, they are what they are.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9932089
http://itsaboutthehorse.zaphod.my.../viewtopic.php?t=3257&start=0
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| Quote: | One good example of such a person is LeahH.( http://www.belhavenequinesolutions.com/Main_Site/Home_Page.html ) Leah is a brilliant attorney who on her journey towards recognition and acknowledgment as a true horsewoman, has discovered that hoof care and equine management in general, is not a 'one trick pony' and as a result has cast away the natterings and often injurious practices of a whole host of barefoot trimming/training guru's d' jour.
Leah, unlike so many who are involved with horses, understands that "if you think education is expensive, try ignorance" is more, much more than a catchy axiom.
Someone should invite her to join these forums. |
That was about as transparent as a Republican campaign ad. Besides, she left on her own, and was always welcome back, even without prodding from RAD and Rick. If you want these folks to trust you, don't be sneaky. They aren't as dumb as you like to try to keep pointing out. They are good people, try some respect.
Be well all! Miss ya! Giving myself the boot ! I have an appointment with a delete button.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Clarissa
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Obviously Dennis won't read this but I was compelled to write:-
au revoir patience de marechal ferrant !
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Saddlebag
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| Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:11 am Post subject: |
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| Ah, hoof boot people! My qh has very tender soles. I was looking at Easycare's new Trail boot on the internet. What boot does anyone suggest we use. |
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karmikacres
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| Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 2:29 am Post subject: |
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Those look pretty nice.
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Horseshoe Creek
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| Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 3:08 am Post subject: |
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I'm thinking the Trail looks a bit clunky for riding. I look forward to some testimonials.
I wish the Gloves in the wider/bigger sizes were available before most of the riding season will be over. My gelding cannot fit in the existing sizes. I purchased 4 Easyboot Edges for him last summer and never got to use them very much but I tried them on him this year, I'm discovering his hooves are too flat in front for these boots. Sigh... back to the drawing board - sell these one and wait for the new Gloves. |
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barnelda
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| Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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LOVE my gloves
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