Posted by Frank Dugan on August 01, 1999 at 10:09:44:
In Reply to: Re: Equi-Pak or Equi-Build? posted by Danvers Child on July 29, 1999 at 15:57:04:
: : I am a farrier with several A-circut equitation horses
: : that are being shown constantly through the summer and
: : will more than likely be pushed hard through the winter
: : as well. As a result of their heavy work load I am concerned about the constant pounding their feet are taking and am considering useing one of your products as a potential "shock absorber" especially when they return to the indoor rings where the footing always seems a little harder. I am using Piero Olivieri Euro Classic shoes which are very thick so I can apply a substancial depth without coming actually flush with the shoe ( I worry that I would lose too much traction
: : by doing so). My question is "should I use Equi-Build
: : or Equi-Pak. I do not want to use pads. Thanks
:
: Hi Mark,
: I'm sure that Frank will step in and give you some real details,
: but since you're talking about using the material in a precautionary
: manner, I would think that Equi-Pak is the way to go. It will
: provide some support as well as protection, depending of course on
: how you lay it in. I've played around with laying in a thin,
: protective layer in the anterior portion of the hoof and then
: laying it in thicker from Duckett's Dot back (actually applying
: it flush with the shoe from that point back). Of course, if you've
: got one or two with weaker heels and in need of more substantial
: support, you can opt for the Equi-Build. Either way, you won't
: need to use a pad; in fact, I've had good luck without even using
: gutter guard.
: BTW, if you've not used it before, and you're going to be ordering
: a gun, I would advise you to go with the large gun and the 180cc
: cartridges for the type of application you're talking about. I
: started out with the small gun, and I'm glad I have it for little
: stuff--especially for wall restorative, but the big gun is definitely
: the ticket when you're using it for solar applications.
Hi Mark, Thank you for your interest in our products. Danvers pretty much covered all the relevant points. So far we have had no problems w/ traction when loading either material to ground level. The Equi-Pak is more of a tennis shoe for the horse and will absorb the shock very well as well as providing decent support. The Equi-Build actually came about from farriers loadind Equi-Pak to the ground and noticing some good heel growth because of the support. The Equi-Build is still self leveling but much firmer to truly share the load w/ the wall while still being flexible. I would suggest starting off w/ the Pak and as the season goes along and you need to build some heel- then go with the Equi-Build.
Again, thanks for your interest and call us if you have any questions.
Frank Dugan