Posted by Frank Dugan on November 29, 1999 at 09:29:20:
In Reply to: Application posted by Lara on November 29, 1999 at 02:00:23:
: I have two horses that I am interested in using your products for;
: please advise as to which products would be best and how
: they should be applied:
: -Upper level dressage horse, Thoroughbred, very thin soles and
: gets periodically "ouchy feet". He has spent a majority of his
: life in pads, which have not been the greatest solution for him.
: He is now fine without the pads about 95% of the time, but I'd
: like something that I can apply just when the ground gets hard or
: he gets ouchy, rather than pads that I am stuck with for the
: length of the shoeing.
: -Dressage/hunter/event pony, foundered in June w/ 2 & 3 degree
: rotations, shoeing has gotten him about 98% sound, but his stride
: isn't quite as big as before.
Hi Lara, Thanks for your questions and interest in our products. I can help you on your dressage horse but I'm not sure on the second. Our Equi-Pak is perfect for your dressage horse. It is a soft liquid instant pad material that can be used without a pad and can be pulled ,if you want to, after the competition. It's like tennis shoes for the hoof. Have your farrier "seat" the shoe out when resetting the shoes. Scrub the sole w/ denatured alcohol or acetone and DRY. Dispense the Equi-Pak onto the sole. Let set, about 25 seconds, and rub some dirt on it as it will be tacky and drop the foot. Please see the application page for this on our web site.
On your second case, I would suggest sticking with the advice of your farrier. Our Equi-Pak and Equi-Build can certainly both provide both support and cushioning if that is needed.
Thanks again for your interest.
Frank