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As with any other shoe, the trim is what is most important.  Second is the 
application method.  In the archives Maggie posted her husband's method for 
applying these shoes.  Using that method and ensuring that the hoof is 
correctly balanced you should have no problems.  

I'm using these shoes in combination with my horse being barefoot in between 
rides.  We've only applied them once so far, but applying and removing was 
easy.  The hoof also stayed in great shape.  

I have a friend who uses them on her 100 mile horses in Int'l competition and 
swears by them.  Her horses hooves have improved while using these shoes.  

What I like most about them is that they provide the best stimulation for both 
the bars, frogs and sole of any shoe I've seen.   I hope they also let the heel 
bulbs work a bit more independently (shock absorption over uneven terrain) than 
metal shoes which should lessen the strain on the ligaments and joints in the 
hoof/pastern.

KS



Referenced Post:
I know this subject has come up before but I'm wondering if anyone has any long 
term or additional experience with these shoes.  I read the reports of hoof 
wall breakdown on the archives:  was that for horses who had similar problems 
with steel shoes or for horses without problems?  My horse's feet are great 
right now and he is more comfortable barefoot and if we weren't doing CTR he 
would not need shoes at all.  I do not want to create a problem with his feet 
-- I do like the idea of allowing his foot to flex more freely, but not at the 
expense of the hoof wall.  I find Easy Boots are awkward and I've heard 
conflicting reports about chaffing and irritation with Old Mac's so I'm not 
sure which way to go.  He's done okay with steel all around but he's telling me 
he's more comfortable without shoes.  My farrier is coming in a couple of 
weeks.  Thanks for any advice.  Wendy
                       
                       
                       
                       
               
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