We get a bunch of questions regarding how long it takes to transition a horse away from iron shoes and into hoof boots. How long will it take me to transition my horse to do a 50 mile event? How long will it take me to transition my horse to do a 100 mile event?
Here's a short story from Laura Hayes and how she switched to Easyboots the day before Tevis. Talk about a quick transition period.
"Bringing an unshod horse to Auburn to ride Tevis is a risk. I am a retired farrier and had my tools, but had injured my back. Worried that applying steel shoes would set me back and keep me from riding, I sought out someone to shoe Nerf for me. Running into the Easy Care team was a fortuitous accident, and I was persuaded to try glue ons.
All I can say is WOW. I loved the fact that Nerf could trot over rocks that I would not normally have trotted, and that he had grip on the slicker surfaces. He glided effortlessly over things that I would not have thought possible without tripping or stumbling. It felt good to not worry about stone and heel bruising. The caulking that filled the bottom of his hoof, plus the tread on the boot gave a huge sense of security on the rugged Tevis trail.
We finished in 25th place, sound and happy with all four boots still as secure as when they were applied.
Thanks Garrett and Easy Care. We are glue on boot believers!!
Laura Hayes and Rushcreek Nerf"
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