[RC] Barefoot, then shoeing for E-rides only - Kathy Mayeda - sherman
I have heard of people using it with mixed results. It
probably depends on how meticulous you are in applying it, very clean dry
hooves, etc. No one thought it would be good for long hard trail rides,
although I do seem to recall one person having a bit of success with it on an
LD and having to pull it off after a few days. Most had the experience that it
didn’t stay on for a casual trail ride, sometimes it lasted a few weeks
for pasture potatoes that need some protection, and some horses didn’t
keep it on overnight. Wide range of experiences with it. If I were completely
successful with Epics, I don’t think I’d
try it.
I have to foam boots on, can’t use the Epics due to
rubs, but have been experimenting with lining the gaiters with sheepskin, which
works great IF I can keep the sheepskin in place. My next step is glueing it in
with leather glue.
Kathy
Has anyone tried the new VetTec product for barefoot horses? I
think I'm gonna order some to try out.
