Re: ridecamp-d Digest V98 #686 Slypner Horseshoes

[carl meyer <carlmey@citrus.infi.net>]

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> Steph
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> Hi All,
> 
> I've been off-line for weeks lately, as we trouble-shoot a major glitch
> that occured when my husband inserted a program up-grade.
> Have no address book now, no files and just got back on-line 2 Sept.
> I'm numb and aching in the shoulders from sitting here trying to catch
> up on all the Digests..(said I was just going to go through and Delete
> but I CAN'T!!)
> 
> Lots of wonderful posts...not even sure if I'm posting correctly since
> switching to Digest in the interest of time,etc., but here goes:
> 
> Re: Slypner Horseshoes...I think they are WONDERFUL!! There CAN be
> some frustration in getting used to the product. Our involvement
> with our horses shoes, as handlers, owners, riders, is usually not a
> hands-on thing. It's more of an observation thing. I've learned more
> about some of the subtleties  of my horse's way of going, wear pattern
> etc., that then fit in with some other info, since using the Slypners
> and being forced to get down and replace, or put back in, a wearing
> sole, than I ever realized before....The shock absorbancy, safety on
> pavement (although smooth plastic wearing soles COULD slip on wet,
> glassy anything..more on that..read on).
> 
> I will canter and have never been afraid on MOST black-top surfaces
> of roadway...others around me are sparking and slipping...I'm talking
> in competion now...was so glad I had on my two-part Slypners... I can
> condition on the slightly hilly roads in my rural neighborhood when
> we're using Slyps. The only time there was major replacement of wear-
> ing soles (inserts) and we were prepared..we had heard this, was on
> the Old Dominion 100..their rocks did in fact, eat those wearing
> soles...we replaced them at each vet check...and completed the ride
> in a sound and safe manner in 12th position.
> 
> On slipping or losing a wearing sole (insert): we were concerned a bit
> about  mud and sliding at the ROC in Pa. in '97...took out the wear-
> ing soles in behind. Because of the way the base shoe is constructed
> (it is a work of art), the purchase was greater for my horse, so what
> if the plate was messed up for future wearing soles, we felt it was
> worth the effort...I tried a dry run with this idea at a very rocky
> ride in Ga. and it was fine. One might think that the horse would be
> unbalanced with wearing soles up front and none in behind, but it was
> not the case...the horse was fine..bottom line, no slipping, good
> traction on all footing. This is an unorthodox way to use this shoe,
> and it might not work for all, and yes, the shoes are expensive. It's
> just what we did and we got a good result..bottom line.
> 
> I've taken a break from competition since the '97 ROC..horse fine,just
> needed to focus on other things. Now ready to crank up again...looking
> forward to it....have an inventory of Slypners..(with these specialized
> shoes, any specialized shoe, best carry your own inventory
> and yes, it can be costly, but so is downtime/and/or a pull that may
> have been avoided)..that's how I rationalize it.
> 
> Don't know what we'll put on..depends on where we're going and what
> we're doing, but I learned a lot from the Slypner product..and would
> not hesitate to use them again...remember, with anything new and dif-
> ferent, it takes time to get used to it...especially if you are going
> to possibly participate in the process..better practice..this is what
> I did, sweating and cursing in the Fl.heat as I struggled with an in-
> sert..but I learned and called the Co. for support, and it worked
> 99% of the time.
> 
> Horses love these shoes! Some farriers are frustrated by the size of
> the nail and the set holes, etc....a farrier who is a good "nailer"
> will have no problem; just have the Co. send him a copy of the video,
> read some info, hand him the product, and you are on your way.
> 
> BTW, the first time an insert popped out and I discovered it with no
> chance of retrieving it (the trail was underwater) all I could think
> of was $$$$down the tube!! Well, yes, BUT...BUT...as I rode down that
> forest (hard dirt) road after coming out of the "swamp" I at least
> had a shoe on my horse...no broken up foot, etc...I couldn't even
> tell it was gone..I had to look. So there is a saving grace, in my
> mind...you still have the base plate and a foot! If in a quandry, and
> no replacement insert, pull the other insert and keep on going!
> 
> All for now...
> 
> Deena Meyer AERC 5158
> Inverness, Fl.