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Susan Turner (Disco1)
| | Posted on Thursday, Nov 1, 2001 - 1:52 pm: |   |
Hi everybody, I was wondering if anyone has used Easyboots as their regular hoof protection on trails, and if so, how are they working for you? My son has a mare he doesn't ride very often, so I don't like to put shoes on her, as she hardly ever needs them. However, her feet are tender on the rocks, probably because our pasture is pretty soft most of the time, and her feet don't harden up. She is also kind of hard to shoe, acts like she had a bad experience at one time. I know there are a lot of opinions on these boots, just haven't talked to anybody who has actually used them lots. I know you aren't supposed to leave them on when not using the horse. Thanks and happy trails. |
Tara Venem (Tvenem)
| | Posted on Thursday, Nov 1, 2001 - 5:41 pm: | |
Susan,
I have been using Easyboots on the front feet of my 4 yr. old gelding. I broke him in May and discovered that he gets "ouchy" riding on the road. He was reluctant to pick up a trot and was dropping his shoulders with each step by the time we were 1/2 mile down the road. He never was lame due to it, but I had the vet and farrier check him out anyway. The conclusion was, he has thin soles. Shoes were recommended for him by the vet and my farrier suggested Easyboots because of our clay soil in the pasture and the potential to loose shoes frequently.
Since I bought the Easyboots his performance has tripled on road riding. I don't have to ask twice to get him to move out, whereas before he would not sustain a trot for more than a few paces. I think they are well worth it.
Fitting was a little tough for me. If your horse wears a "1" iron shoe, he will probably (not certainly) need a size "2" Easyboot. There are websites that sell them right online and some of them I saw have the measurement directions for fitting.
At first the boots are kind of putsy to put on, but after a few times it gets much easier. I am completely satisfied with them.
Another side bonus, I can use them on my semi-retired QH too. He needs protection on the fronts for the same reason.
Hope that helps.
P.S. I did hear one person have very negative comments about them. Her horse ended up with a temporary hoof problem because she left them on the horses feet for a few day. (Knock, Knock) |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM (Dro)
| | Posted on Friday, Nov 2, 2001 - 6:38 am: | |
We ride our horses in Easy Boots though we have one horse that does well bare foot. Usually just the front feet need them though we have one very large TWH that may need rears also if riding more than 10-15 miles a day.
It does take a little time to learn how to put them on and take them off and you need to carry a spare in case you loose one on the trail. Every time we change trails we have a boot check.
DrO |
Holly Z.
Member
Username: Cowgrl
Post Number: 100
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 6, 2004 - 12:45 pm: | |
Hi,
Do you cut your Easy Boots down in the back around the heel? Some people do it because they feel the top edge rubs the back of the pastern. Also, I've always heard to buy the same size as the shoe size. Is that correct?
Thanks.
Holly |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10222
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Apr 7, 2004 - 7:24 am: | |
For years now Easy Boots come with a much lower heel compared to the past. If your boot covers the heel you have a old model and yes you can cut it down a bit.
DrO |
Janet Schmidt
Member
Username: Sparky
Post Number: 79
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Apr 7, 2004 - 4:14 pm: | |
Susan - it is my understanding that Easyboot is coming out with an updated version in June sometime? They have just come out with the Boa boot. Have you visited their website? You might want to enquire when the new boot is coming out. I myself went with Old Mac's as I don't like the metal piece inside the easyboots digging into the wall of the hoof. If you do a search on Old Mac's you may find our other discussions.
Good luck
Janet Schmidt |
