Re: RC: Easyboot-easyfoam questions

[DreamWeaver <nvrider@home.com>]

>Question number two: When I put easyboots with easyfoam on yesterday, the
>foam seemed hotter than usual.  Anyone had any problems with hot easyfoam?

How it heats up usually depends on the outside temperature when you mix it, 
and also how well you get the mix (50/50) and stirred completely.  It 
usually does get pretty warm, which is from the chemical reaction of the 
two parts reacting together.  It doesn't seem to bother the horses, but can 
be annoying if you get it on your hands and don't have gloves 
on.  Generally, the warmer the bottles of foam are (outside temp), the 
quicker they will react. To slow down the reaction time, refrigerate the 
bottles or keep them somewhere cool.  I tend to like it to react and set up 
quickly, especially if you are foaming on 4 boots.

A little vaseline around the hairline on the horse will keep any foam that 
comes up from sticking to it.  Or just stay by with a tongue depressor or a 
plastic spoon and scrape it away as it overflows.  Be careful not to break 
the seal, you want it to overflow some.  After a few times it's easier to 
gauge how much foam to use.

k