Posted by roger on February 15, 2000 at 18:10:03:
In Reply to: Re: Where can I buy Equi Pak for my farrier? posted by Cal Chilton on September 03, 1999 at 21:53:22:
My horse has been foundered, has tender feet can this be used in place of leather pads?: : I've asked my farrier about Equi Pak. He said it sounds like silicone. Is it the same?
: : If not, can you recommend a supplier in the east that would sell it to me for my farrier to use during my horse's next shoeing? Thank you, Tracy
:
: Hi Tracy!
: Thank you for your questions. About the only similarity between Equi-Pak and silicone is that they both
: set clear. Here is a comparison:
: EQUI-PAK (urethane)
: - Inert, has no deleterious effect on the sole
: - Shock absorbent
: - Can be used with or without a pad
: - Sets in 25 seconds, horse can be used immediately
: - Remains flexible and supportive of the frog
: - Adheres to the sole, and if used, the pad
:
: SILICONE
: - Contains acid which creates a wet, smelly, cheesy sole
: - Transmits shock up the leg
: - Must be used under a pad
: - Sets in 24 hours, material oozes out, horse needs to be stall bound
: - Becomes hard
: - Comes loose allowing moisture and debris to become entrapped
: For more information you can also review the Equi-Thane Hoofcare Products Home Page
: (http://www. horseshoes.com/ equithane) or the FAQs page.
: You didn’t mention where you are located in the East, but to locate an Equi-Thane Hoofcare Products
: distributor convenient to you, please use our Distributor Locator (See the Home Page) or give us a call at
: 800/483-8832.
: Cal Chilton (East Coast Vettec Representative)