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Stocking use update and something new to try

Well, had been using the nylon stockings for our training rides for a while with some fairly good luck, so I figured it was time to try them on an actual ride. I have been doubling up on them, using a pair on each leg, and it seemed to working well on the training rides, like I said.

   Unfortunately , they did not work to well on the actual ride. After the first loop Fortune had rubs on all four pasterns, the front legs actually down to the point of bleeding. I removed the boots and stockings and replaced them with vet wrap and we completed the ride with no more problems. I am at a loss as to what to use to not get rubs.

 

I have been experimenting with some different fabrics and making "socks" out of them but have not really found anything I like except for the some really thin neoprene. The first pair I had made didn't fit her (made them too small) so I'm having another set made. My idea is to have them cover from the coronary band all the way up to ankle and be able to fold them over the velco on the gaiter. I do not have any trouble with her heel bulbs or anything esle being rubbed just her pasterns from the gaiters. I think the neoprene will work if I can get it to the size where I can pull it up over her hoof like a sock. I would like it to be a one piece construction. I thought about velcro but decided against it. The neoprene I'm using is 2mm thick which is very thin and I have also found a place that sells "breathable" neoprene which might be even more worth looking into if these "socks" work as I'm am a bit reluctant to use neoprene in the heat, but again, it is covering a small area and the gaiters are neoprene as well so it may not be an issue. I had it stitched top and bottom to keep the neoprene from tearing but did not use elastic thread which the lady who is making these for said I can get and would probably help. When I did try to stretch it over Fortunes foot the thread broke (didn't help being too small either) but it did stretch quiute a bit before that happened so something learned in making each of things. I hope to have newer ones this week to try. I'll keep ya'll posted.

Safe Riding,
Todd
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Update on EasyCare Medical - Therapy hoof boot

Read more here in Garrett's blog.  If you are a Team Easyboot member and would like to be among the first to test these please let me know.  Send as much information as you can such as what type of horse or hoof ailments you would be using it on, and sizing requirements.  Thanks!  Karen

Founder A Matter of Life or Death

When you're raised with horses and have them around you most of your life, you can expect to have to deal with their health issues over the years.  We always learn something from these issues and what's equally important is to share how you managed them so others can learn from the experience.  I never thought I would have to deal with not one but two foundered horses in the last few years, but I did and what I learned by the second founder has saved that horses life and what I didn't learn with the firs founder condemned that horse to an early grave.  I wanted to share this story in hopes of maybe saving a horse you know.

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Bob Bowker Down-Under

Hi Team Easybooters

Just home from Prof. Bowker's first Down Under seminar, held at the lovely property of Chris and Mike Ware of Equethy. It was an informative, still fun, weekend with the Prof further explaining his research. We also got to find out a bit about what professors get up to with their own horses.

It was also a great opportunity to meet up with like-minded trimmers, farriers, vets and horse trainers. Thanks to EasyCare for helping to get Bob Bowker Down-Under. I look forward to hearing more from him at the upcoming session for the Dip. Equine Poidotherapy.

cheers, Dunc

Photo: Team Easyboot members Rebecca Scott and Duncan McLaughlin

barefoot tools

HELLO ALL YOU BAREFOOT TRIMMERS--JUST WANTED TO GET YOUR IMPUT ON THE TYPE OF NIPPERS YOU USE.  WANTING TO BUY A GOOD PAIR AND NEED SOME HELP--I TRIM ABOUT 10 HORSES STEADY AND SOME NEW ONES HERE AND THERE--WHAT BRAND WOULD YOU USE?  ANY IMPUT IS WELL APPRECIATED--THANKS--WURST 1

EasyCare Podcasting

What do you guys think of this question?  Would any of you be interested in helping and/or do you have any ideas on the types of topics that we should cover? Feel free to leave comments here or in the comment section at that link.  Thanks! 

Endurance - Beginner to Advanced: "Tips and Tricks for Booting", by Jenny Moncour

Here is a great article written by Team Easyboot member Jenny Moncour.  It is called "Tips and Tricks for Booting", and has a lot of great information and helpful advice in it.  Thanks Jenny!....and thank you to the others that are also in the article, Kylie, Rachel and Duncan.  You guys rock! 

If anybody else has any articles that they would like to share, please do so - you can insert them similar to how a photo is inserted.  Use the icon called "Insert File" that looks like a page with a little green arrow.  If you need help let me know, or send it to me and I can post it. 

If any of you are interested in writing an article on using EasyCare hoof boots and need information, graphics or encouragement feel free to email or call me any time!  1-800-447-8836 ext. 2250.