To Silicone or Not to Silicone

[SJTHEPHOTO@aol.com]

My good friend rode the American River ride last weekend, and while she 
finished the ride, her horse was foot sore after the ride.  On Tuesday she 
took him to the vet and she found sand underneath the silicone, underneath 
the pads.

My question is this:  When using pads, should we be injecting silicone under 
them?

My horse will be having pads put on for the first time for the Wine Country 
30 (her first ride).  We use the same shoer and have been pretty happy with 
his work, but I'm worried about my horse and my friend is worried about her 
next ride with her horse.  We generally get new shoes put on the week before 
the ride.

Any input is greatly appreciated.     SusanJ


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