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I've done a two-day 100 and a couple of 50s in the Boa Boots. Even saved a 
group trail leader's ride this past weekend by taking the Boa Boots off my 
horse and putting one on his horse when he (horse) threw a shoe.  Quick and 
easy, and he was able to finish the ride. The new Boas have a little 
pull-strap on the back, so I put a carbiner on and hung the extra boot on my 
saddle.

I have never seen the Marquis boots in the flesh, but I am skeptical of 
anything with an air bladder that can fail. Also heard they are quite heavy.
So please give them a try and let us all know how they do!
Terry
"May the Horse be with you"


>From: Timothy Worden <ndrorydr@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: EnduranceNet RideCamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: [RC]   marquis supergrip
>Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2004 18:17:25 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Has anyone used the marquis supergrip boots in
>competition?  I don't recall any discussion about them
>on this list.  I've recently gotten the "barefoot"
>bug...cough cough...I know, there must be something
>wrong with me.  Anyway, my new horse has had an
>over-reaching problem for a while....easy to get with
>a shortbacked long legged arabian.  He's 100mile
>potential, but 50-75mile heels;)  Most of what I've
>read about over-reaching is pulling shoes will often
>stop this...and it appears it has.  So what the heck,
>I've gotten the Jamie Jackson natural hoof book,
>getting some good tools and I'm going to give it a
>try.  So in the mean time, I'm using easy boots and
>saving up for a pair of Marquis boots.  They look more
>sturdy and high performance than other boots on the
>market.  Just curious if there's anyone else on the
>list who has used them extensively in 50-100miles
>events.  Don't jump all over me or another huge debate
>about the barefoot thing, because I'm not convinced
>steel shoes are totally bad.  I just want to invest in
>a good pair of hoof boots for protection.  It's
>something I'm trying with one of my 4 horses.  Thanks
>
>
>Tim
>
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