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Cakes
Silver Member
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 Posted - 22 Aug 2007 : 10:19:15 PM
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I tried a pair on Streem tonight as he is finding the stones a bit hard and I thought as we are now going out (went out on Monday no walker just us and his gelding friend yay  ) I was looking to keep shoes off him as long as I could so I thought I'd give these a go. Well I'm not sure. He got used to them ok although he did look like a hackney for a bit!! They did help (we worked in the yard and in the round pen) but although they are smart, I'm not convinced. What do you think?? Have any of you got boots on your gees?
Arabs are so dainty I'm not sure these boots are the best thing, but then is nailing bits of metal on the best thing either?? They are pretty expensive and I'm thinking of sending them back. Advice welcome
Ta
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Deboniks
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England
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Posted - 22 Aug 2007 : 10:30:24 PM
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I use boots for long rides as I found it too hard to keep the hoof conditioning work up. I use Old Mac G2's and I think they're great. I've ridden for up to 41/2 hours at a time and they don't rub at all.They are easy to fit to They can be pricey, (I was lucky to get mine at trade price)but not as expensive as being shod and at least they can be without shoes most of the time Which ones did you try? |
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Cakes
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Deboniks
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England
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Posted - 22 Aug 2007 : 10:44:12 PM
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| I love the different colours you can get. I've not seen them before. Do they come with gaiters inside to help prevent rubbing? |
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Cakes
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United Kingdom
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katherineepea
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England
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 02:02:15 AM
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| i used marquis hoof boots which i thought were great at first but then they kept coming off. i got him reshod just in front in the end and will take them off again in winter. |
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shah
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England
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 08:35:19 AM
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| I've used Old Mac G2s too and agree with what Deboniks say. They don't rub on longer hacks (I've done a couple of pleasure rides in mine) and don't look too big an an arab either, even if they have to have a dainty size! Easy to put on, easy to clean and they stay where they're supposed to. Can certainly recommend them. |
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Karon
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England
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 09:19:05 AM
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| I use Easyboots on my Arabs - I've got the Bares and the Epics which both work well. We're only walking and trotting in them (did have a short canter the other day) so I don't know what they'd be like for faster work but they fit well and the horses are hapyp wearing them. They do rub one of mine though, so I've had to get some vetwrap for her pasterns - it's the gaiters that rub rather than the boots themselves. Well worth the money though, especially this summer when barefoot conditioning has been very difficult! |
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Judith S
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 09:22:59 AM
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| The G2s are very good & don't rub even my thin skinned Arabs! |
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Helen Newton
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England
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 11:12:50 AM
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| I use Easy boots on my boys, Epics and Bares, like Karon. We canter, gallop and jump in ours with no problems. I have recently invested in a set of Easyboot 'Grips' which give better traction on soft ground and hope to be doing a 20 mile endurance ride in them this weekend. As Karon said, this summer has not been good for hooves and even Carly my 'rock crunching' hooved boy has struggled on stony surfaces. I do however try to get them out regularly without boots to condition their hooves - smooth tarmac is the best thing for that. It is worthwhile persevering with the boots, 'cos at least you take them off at the end of the day, once you shoe your horse it can make it difficult to going back to barefoot. If he has never worn shoes he will make a better barefoot horse than one who has been shod. Good luck Helen |
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Rebeckah
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England
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 3:40:31 PM
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I would like my boy to remain barefoot as I find it is better for the hoof, more natural and of course, a little cheaper.
He has a little ring of a gap around the outside of his hoof and the farrier recommended Purple Spray which I am using. Hoping this works and keeps his feet protected as I'd like to avoid shoes.
Anyone have any trouble with mudfever at the moment? My gelding has one white foot and has a few scabby bits come up on his heel. Again farrier said its because of all the wet weather we've been having. |
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Cakes
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 4:51:47 PM
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We have two at our place with scabs on one of their hind white feet at the mo Rebeckah. Flippin weather...
Thanks to all of you for your advice. As the G2 boots seem to have got a big thumbs up from three of you - Deboniks, Shah and Judith,I am going to send the Cavellos back and give these a go I'll let you know how we get on with them. It's a good point Helen I should persevere so if no joy my last look will be at the Easyboots. We have tarmac around so will keep on that too!! |
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suzanna
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Wales
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 5:39:16 PM
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The best boots I have tried so far are the easycare epics and the old macs. I`ve been doing research into barefoot boots for over 10 years now and have tried quite a few over the years.
The old macs are really good, easy to put on, good traction and very tough. They can seem a bit clumsy though.
I think the epics are great, and I`ve been riding in these for about 3 years now and doing a lot of mileage The only thing I`ve changed so far is the cable. I`ve trialled them really well over all sorts of terrain, walking, trotting, cantering and galloping,and they have never come off or twisted.
The epics fit onto the hoof, so they are a very good fit as long as you measure up properly, and then you can have them with gaiters if you want.
When I strarted using old macs about 10 years ago there was concern about the strap going around the pastern, I still use these boots and haven`t noticed any problems.
I think these boots are great, but the best for my Arabs seem to be the epics. |
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Judith S
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 5:53:38 PM
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I first started using boots way back in the early/mid 90s on my Standardbred trotter - used Easyboots & they were great, stayed on, excellent on the roads & rought forestry stone tracks - but lethal on grass!!
More recently I tried Epics & hated them - I found them a pain to put on & the grip is useless on grass/mud! Now I have G2's & they are very good, grip is fairly OK on grass. |
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lol
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Posted - 23 Aug 2007 : 10:42:53 PM
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Hey!!
Just a note as i need to get to bed as in work early tomorrow but just to say although I realise you're talking about boots having shoes on isnt the worst option- I tried to keep Esski barefoot as long as poss but he just got too footsore and hes a million times better with his front shoes on- no back ones yet...and planning to keep it that way for as long as poss too!He's just so much more confident and happier. Although ive gotta admit to never using boots although my friend is trying out some at the moment at 100.00 per pair but they seem good- i'll find out what they are and get back to you...
In terms of mud rash Rebeckah believe me you're not the only one- Esski has a tiny bit on his white sock- aaarghh- what the hell have we done to deserve mud rash in bloody August???!!!
Hope Streem's well- and Im so pleased hes hacking out now- fantastic!!!!By the way dont think i am going to Towerlands but i'll let you know,
Take care
Laura xxx |
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Cakes
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Aug 2007 : 08:46:30 AM
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| Debbie (Deboniks)who trims your horses hooves - do you have a regular farrier or do you have a barefoot trimmer or do you do it yourself? I am considering local options |
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Judith S
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Posted - 24 Aug 2007 : 08:57:50 AM
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| I've had to have Rowan shod all round - he's been barefoot for 3 years...but this years odd weather conditions have played havoc with feet!! Hes normally got very hard feet & takes rought stoney tracks in his stride!!! |
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shah
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Posted - 24 Aug 2007 : 09:16:52 AM
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Judith, I've had exactly the same problem with Shah. We had been barefot for 2-3 years with no footiness but this year the weather has been so bad, his feet went really soft even with loads of tarmac conditioning, and with us now doing endurance I had to shoe all around too after being elimiated at a pleasure ride due to footiness on the backs.
Shame, but absolutely nothing I could do differently (looked into every possibility). And now he's happy as larry, storming forwards everywhere.
Rebecka, you might want to try the Pioneer soap and balm for your neddie. It's a natural product and it helped immensely when we had WLD and light hoof infection. Manuka honey is good for thrush I hear, I use it on the scabs shah gets after his photosensitivity (very similar to mud fever, but we can prevent it with sloshes of suncream). |
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