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RE: [RC] Ground Control Horseshoes - Karen StandeferI used Ground Controls on several horses in the past. They were ok with some, not ok with others (if the foot flares, they didn't give enough support). I have switched to Epona Shoes and like them MUCH better. They are harder material, so they don't "extrude" under load/wear. They hold their shape, they have better breakover all the way around the hoof, they have different hardnesses of materials for different parts of the foot (softer around the edges where the sole would touch and also softer around the frog area). They have a metal stay in the front of the shoe where the nails go which help to stabilize the shoe and keep the nails in place. They don't take any special nailing or clinching tools. They come in more varied sizes and configurations than the Ground Controls (mesh covering the hole in the center or open, metal studs for traction and longer wear). My horse that is shoe/boot challenged does great in them. They really stimulate the back of his hoof and they don't promote flaring like the Ground Controls did. I shoe my own horses and the Epona Shoes are much easier to apply, even for a rookie shoer :-) Karen -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp- owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of apachepetra@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:52 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Ground Control Horseshoes I have been thinking about trying the Ground Control Shoes on one of my mares. I have to ride on mostly gravel roads and I worry about the concussion and stress from the hard ground. I was wondering if anyone uses or has tried these shoes and how they worked or didn't for you? Did you use them only on the front or all four? How long did they last and how difficult was it for your farrier to put them on and take them back off? How did the horse respond to the different feel? Thanks =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.10/1091 - Release Date: 10/24/2007 2:31 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.10/1091 - Release Date: 10/24/2007 2:31 PM =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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