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Pamela Towne
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Username: Fototrop

Post Number: 15
Registered: 7-2000
Posted on Sunday, Apr 6, 2003 - 2:11 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
My 18 year old Standardbred gelding has sensitive front feet and acts very sore when he has to walk on anything rough (like my driveway or the edge of the road). I would really like to leave him barefoot (he hasn't had shoes on for a year) but I don't want him in pain when I ride him. Has anyone had any experience with this type of trim for a horse with really tender feet?
Thanks,
Pam
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Garnet
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Username: Garnet

Post Number: 24
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, Apr 7, 2003 - 1:38 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Mine have all been barefoot for years so I can not comment on sensitive feet. I have been told that they have 1/2 to 3/4" walls because I leave them barefoot and we have very rocky soil.

I was going to suggest Old Mac Hoofboots while he is developing thicker soles and walls. I have heard from many people that they work really well, of all the hoof boots out there.
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 8095
Registered: 1-1997
Posted on Monday, Apr 7, 2003 - 7:05 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Be sure to read the posts and article they both contain information about horses with sensitive feet.
DrO
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