Re: RC: To Silicone or Not to Silicone

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

This is nothing new....I tried putting foam between the pad and the sole at the
heel and it helped.  You are best off putting the silicone on the foot BEFORE
nailing the shoe and pad on.

I gave up, eventually, and use easyboots over shoes.  Cheaper in the long run
and less hassle.

Teddy

SJTHEPHOTO@aol.com wrote:

> My good friend rode the American River ride last weekend, and while she
> finished the ride, her horse was foot sore after the ride.  On Tuesday she
> took him to the vet and she found sand underneath the silicone, underneath
> the pads.
>
> My question is this:  When using pads, should we be injecting silicone under
> them?
>
> My horse will be having pads put on for the first time for the Wine Country
> 30 (her first ride).  We use the same shoer and have been pretty happy with
> his work, but I'm worried about my horse and my friend is worried about her
> next ride with her horse.  We generally get new shoes put on the week before
> the ride.
>
> Any input is greatly appreciated.     SusanJ
>
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