Ridecamp: RE: [RC] Old Mac's or Easy Boots

Sindy -

I've been using Old Mac's all summer on my barefoot horse. We both like
them. Here's what I can tell you:

  - They are more expensive than Easy Boots.
  - They are easier to put on than Easy Boots.
  - They stay on under all conditions.

If you decide to go with them, make sure you follow their fitting guidelines
precisely. Even though it seems counter-intuitive.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: sindy mccosker [mailto:sindymccosker@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 11:26 AM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Old Mac's or Easy Boots



I need some opinions...

I have a 16 years old mare that has been shod continually since she was 3 
years old. This summer I decided to pull her shoes off and let her go 
barefoot until I had the time to really ride her again.

I now have more time and want to take her out and try out some of the trails

around our new home. I don't know if I am going to reshoe her, her hooves 
look so great now, but she needs some sort of front hoof protection on the 
trail.

Has anyone used Old Mac's? How do they compare to Easy Boots? Do they stay 
on in all terrains? How do horses travel in them? They look a bit "clunky". 
Are they easier to put on and take off? They look to be easier than Easy 
Boots. I don't see the need to use a screwdriver to pull them off. I need 
EASY! 8^)

Any information would be greatly appreciated.



Sindy McCosker
Newcastle, CA (The Gem of the Foothills)



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