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> So i was thinking of putting some lubricant/grease between the gaiter
> and the hoof/hairline. Has anyone any experience using lubricants?
> Does sand/dirt just stick to that area and cause worse chaffing?
>
> I was also thinking of using a 1 size smaller back strap to gain more
> distance between the hoof/hairline and the gaiter.
>
> Comments, ideas, ... ?

Hi Jon --  I wouldn't put any lubricant of any type on the heelbulb area of 
the horse.  That will likely soften it up, and make it even more 
susceptible to rubbing or bruising.  If you could use a shorter heelstrap 
on the boot, and still get it on -- then you probably need a smaller size 
boot.

I have been cutting the heelstrap off of my boots completely, and it has 
been working quite well.  I don't think the heelstrap needs to be there, 
I've ridden three horses so far without it and they are all doing fine 
without.  Chief has done the most competition miles that way.  He's done 
over 1200 miles from March thru August since going barefoot and while using 
the Epics.

Here is a link that has lots of photos of the boots, and 
video:  http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/  You can look and see how I'm 
using the boots.  I take the plastic covers off of the teeth on the sides 
too, flatten those down and put four layers of duct tape over 
them.  Probably not necessary unless you are doing a lot of miles/hours 
with the boots though.

There are new gaiters in the works, that should work even 
better.  Eliminate the need for vetwrap.  I'll report back after 
Bryce.  Nothing like a 5 day ride to test stuff out!  :)

Karen
in NV


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