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Hi Tammy,
Since we don't know how tight you have been using the gaiters, we don't know 
if that is the cause. However, now that you do have a small rub spot, it is 
best to give it a week or two to grow hair back before using boots, even 
with vetwrap.

I am guessing that you are using the boots every time you ride, which should 
not be necessary. The horse should be able to go 8-9 miles barefoot. The 
purpose of the boots is to alternate with barefoot riding in order to 
prevent excess hoof wear between trims, and to prevent accidental injury 
during competition. If your horse is transitioning from shoes to barefoot, 
and the hooves are not toughened yet, now would be a good time to get that 
happening. Try riding barefoot a little further each timie and only using 
the boots for longer rides. If you have a competition coming up soon, use 
theh boots with vetwrap for the race.

Remember that ultimately, you want to get to the point where you don't 
"need" boots, but only use them as a precaution for competition.

Terry
"May the Horse be with you"


> From: Tammy Shuck <tshuck64@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [RC]   easyboot epics
> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:49:19 -0800 (PST)
>
> Hi, I posted a few weeks ago about my new easyboot epic and GETTING THEM 
> ON, well I got a lot of good advice and now I can have all 4 boots on in 
> under 10 minutes! I really like using the boots and thought they were 
> working out for us but today I noticed a tiny rub spot on all 4 legs about 
> the size of a pea. What could I be doing wrong? Maybe should I apply the 
> gators tighter, how tight should they be? Can you get them too tight? I 
> dont think I should need to use vet wrap for these short training rides (8 
> to 9) miles, although it is very muddy. Does anyone have any suggestions? I 
> really appreciate all the advice, I learn so much here.
>   Thanks, Tammy
>
>
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