The end result was that they surpassed our expectations. They provided
excellent shock absorption and traction. The rubber inserts can quickly
and easily be changed. At the 66 mile check we replaced one of the
inserts that was showing wear in 3 minutes.
The shoes come with a video that will explain to the farrier exactly how
to fit the shoes. They can't be extensively shaped, but there is some
ability to bend them in strategic places. Insist that the farrier watch
the video before fitting the shoes!
Between settings we routinely check the inserts and change them ourselves
if needed. We are so happy with them we have even put them on our son's
horse, Hickory - who is our up and coming youngster team! (Hickory is 4,
Daniel is 9...you can't blame a mother for bragging!!!)
Our farrier has only good things to say about the Slypner's. His only
complaint is that he loses money with them! We don't have to reset the
horses as often, and when he does it takes a bit longer to put on
Slypner's. At least he's an honest farrier!
Just our opinion!
Lynn
Davie, FL
L. M. Crespo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Pharmacology
Nova-Southeastern University
lynn@alpha.acast.nova.edu