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easyboots

AFA@co.clark.nv.us
Thu, 19 Jun 1997 07:37 -0800 (PST)

I (think) am going to start using easyboots on the front hooves of my
horse for trail rides. She has had a history of problems with her front
feet and they are again sore. She may have been trimmed a little too
short this last time. Anyway, can anyone tell me the easiest way to get
these things on her? They will be going over her shoes. Our rides are
fairly short. About 1 to 2 hour trail rides over hard and somewhat rocky
desert terrain. I'm hoping I can use the easyboots until the sole bruising
heals and return to riding without them. But if we need to ride always
with them I will. Also, should I put the boots on the back feet too?? So
far she has no problems in the rear. Will wearing the boots in the front
make her off balance? Do I need to wrap her hoof before putting the
boots on? If so what do I use?

I had previously mentioned that she had pads on the front feet which the
farrier had removed about three months ago. Maybe I need to go back to
the pads. I just worry that with the pads no air can get to the sole.
Thrush isn't a problem in my dry climate but I imagine it could become a
problem if I pad her always, yes?

Thanks lots for any help!

Andrea Faustina
afa@co.clark.nv.us

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