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[RC] FW: [RC] [RC] Barefoot at Gator Run - Brenda Jo Jones

Terry:

 

Did you go to the website http://hoofarmor.com/ and read the instructions there?  They are very helpful with good photos.  The HoofArmor takes about 12 hours to really set up.  It does not really ever harden as it continues to be flexible; it cures, so to speak.  I usually have Electrico’s feet done after I have ridden for the day or on a day when I am not going to ride that day so that the HoofArmor has time to cure.

 

You realize that the HoofArmor is applied in a very thin coating?  We put it on the entire bottom of the hoof except the frog.  It also goes just slightly up onto the hoof wall from the bottom of the hoof.  This really prevents chipping.

 

The heat gun that my farrier uses is a Makita variable heat gun.  He has it set at 225 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is a very quiet gun and my gelding has no problem with it.  A regular hair dryer is 180-190 degrees Fahrenheit.  I am not sure of their cost, but if your farrier does several horses, it would certainly be worth the investment.

 

Hope this helps!!  Sorry for any delay, but work has been all consuming.

 

I would be more than happy to answer any other questions you might have.

 

Best, Brenda Jo

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: terry banister [mailto:terrybanister@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 7:45 PM
To: jonesbjo@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] Barefoot at Gator Run

 

Hi,

Thanks for the info. on Hoof Armor. My hoof trimmer tried some on my horse,

but we couldn't get it to set up/cure/harden. Do you do the application

yourself? I know temperature is the catylist, do you have a special heat

gun?  How much does it cost?

Terry

"May the Horse be with you"

 

 

>From: "Brenda Jo Jones" <jonesbjo@xxxxxxxxx>

>To: "'terry banister'" <terrybanister@xxxxxxxxxxx>

>Subject: RE: [RC]   [RC] Barefoot at Gator Run

>Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:57:13 -0500

>

>You know, I so agree.  I ride a Paso Fino and do so barefoot.  I use the

>product HoorArmor on him and love it.  I have a wonderful farrier and he

>does not pare his sole at all and he is growing a much thicker, tougher

>sole

>just like a mustang!  Yeah!  In addition, he puts on a product called

>HoofArmor.  It is an abrasive resistant, flexible coating.  Generally we

>re-apply it at each trim.  I love it and so does Electrico (my Paso).  We

>can travel over most terrain without any ouchies and Electrico can feel his

>feet!  I liken it to wearing hard soled shoes or moccasins.  With the hard

>soled shoe I cannot feel anything.with shoes on a horse's foot is really

>numb as most of the circulation to the foot is cut off.  The horse's foot

>cannot expand and contract as it normally would.  With the moccasin on, my

>foot is protected but I can feel the surface that I am treading over.  Ever

>notice how a horse will choose the softer terrain if given the choice?

>

>

>

>The other good things are that if needed it can be applied during a trail

>ride.  Not much extra to carry...no rubbing of any part of the horses

>anatomy.

>

>

>

>If you would like to learn more about HoofArmor the website is

>Hoofarmor.com.

>

>

>

>I cannot say enough goods things about it!!  Try it and you will never look

>back.

>

>

>

>Additionally, please feel free to pen me with any questions you might have.

>

>

>

>Best, Brenda Jo