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| Boa Horse Boot Features
The Boa Horse Boot™ has been developed, tested and manufactured to improve upon the equine hoof boot concept. EasyCare’s successful history in manufacturing and using hoof boots has given us the experience and knowledge needed to develop the most complete equine hoof boot on the market. The Boa Horse Boot™ is the result. The Boa Horse Boot™ has been developed with three main objectives:
The outside tread pattern of the Boa Horse Boot™ has been designed for traction, yet allows the hoof and lower leg to move after contact with the ground surface. There is a fine line between traction and aggressive traction. Boots or shoes with aggressive traction don’t allow movement of the hoof and lower leg, causing unneeded lower limb stress and injuries. The Boa Horse Boot™ has been designed to provide traction similar to the natural barefoot hoof. Boa Horse Boots™ provide traction without injuries. The Boa Lacing System™ makes Boa Horse Boots™ easy to put on and take off, and micro adjustments inherent to the closure allow the boot to fit snugly to almost any hoof. Boa Horse Boots™ fit snugly around the hoof and above the hairline without joint interference during motion. Although Boa Horse Boots™ have many veterinary and medical uses, they should not be used to hold medications or invasive substances. Many of the medicines used to treat hoof ailments will react adversely with Boa Horse Boot™ leathers and the urethane sole. |
| Easyboot Epics Horse Boot Features Overview and Changes for 2005In 1970 when Dr. Neel Glass, a nuclear physicist at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories, found his horse suffering from navicular disease, he began work on an idea that would prove to be a revolution in hoof care for horses. He developed the tough, durable polyurethane Easyboot. The boot is now used for correction and treatment of founder, navicular, nail punctures, abscesses, bruises, contracted heels and other impact caused injuries. It provides excellent hoof protection for both occasional and long distance riding and gives a secure fit for traction on rocks, pavement, snow and ice. Most endurance riders use Easyboots as a shoeing alternative, protection over shoes or as a spare tire when a horse loses a shoe. The Easyboot has been the industry’s leading horse boot for the last thirty years. During this time period, Easyboots have been used to win endurance races, complete mounted treks from 2,000-18,000 miles in length, provide traction to mounted police units, treat many hoof problems and ride a horse home after a lost shoe. Although the Easyboot concept has continued to improve each year, in 2005 we introduced several enhancements which incorporate testing and feedback from horsemen all over the world. Changes in technology nearly always occur after the original release of an item – think of the rapid evolution of most electronic toys we own. These changes do not mean you must give up your old boots--any generation Easyboot is a great Easyboot! We will continue to support, repair or replace any boots from the entire EasyCare horse boot line as set out in the EasyCare Horse Boot Return Policy. Using Easyboots is a natural way to provide hoof protection, traction, treatment, cushioning and correction while allowing the horse to go barefoot at all other times. They fit snugly to the hoof, are lighter and last many times longer than standard steel plates. Properly fitted, they stay on as well as nailed-on shoes with an important advantage – if an Easyboot is pulled off, the rider can put it right back on. The changes you will recognize in the 2005 generation Easyboot and the Easyboot Epic:
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| Old Mac's Horse Boot Features David MacDonald obtained his Diploma in Horseshoeing in Oklahoma, USA, under the tutorage of leading equine veterinarian and master farrier Mr. Jack Roth. Mr. Roth was also a farrier to the United States Army for many years. Under Jack's guidance David learnt the importance of knowing the anatomy of the lower limbs of horses and the importance of proper foot care. In his profession as a farrier, David has dealt with owners of horses in all disciplines and their frustration with various hoof problems that often lead to pasture or stable confinement, or, at worst, premature retirement. Problems include:
These problems led David to believe there must be a better way of protecting the entire hoof while also providing stability and reducing concussion. "Like the human athlete, feet are the most important part of man and horse alike. A horse's well being is directly related to its feet. Driving nails into the hoof of a horse causes loss of conditioning to the hoof wall and potential trauma to the horse. I knew there had to be a better way of protecting not only the hoof wall, but also the entire hoof." Thus the birth of Old Mac's Multi Purpose Horse Boots. "In all my years working with horses and as a farrier, I have seen many products attempting to overcome the problems associated with horses' hooves. Since early Egyptian days, people have been trying to develophoof protection to ensure their horse's soundness. "Now the ultimate in hoof protection is finally here." The first step after removing metal shoes from your horse as you commence your barefoot program is to be fully aware of what to expect and what hoofcare will be required. Hooves, which have been shod by metal over a period of time, will have lost their natural hardness and flexibility as well as general conditioning. Nature's first step in the rehabilitation of a hoof is for the horny laminae (hoof wall) to break away. This scenario causes panic to the novice and often results in the horse owner thinking that removing the metal shoes is the wrong option. This breaking away process of the hoof wall is only a cosmetic problem as there are no sensitive structures in this area to cause pain to the horse. Nature is only ridding the hoof of weak useless hoof wall, which already had been weakened by the metal shoe. It is only splits caused by excessive length of the hoof wall, usually in the toe area which result in lameness, as these splits often penetrate the sensitive laminae of the hoof Most horses will show signs of lameness when metal shoes are re moved for the first time. This tenderness comes from the sole area and the bars. When horses are turned out barefooted in the horse paddock they can get about at their own leisure. It is only when we are riding them that we do not give them the opportunity to choose where they put their hooves so this is when they need protection. This is where Old Mac's boots are used. Gradually the hoofs sole will become desensitised and tough exactly the same as a human foot will if a person continually walks around barefooted. The horse owner will also notice in time that their horses' hooves will have a much healthier appearance without the presence of nails, which cause a loss of the natural conditioners to the hoof wall. The following procedures should be adhered to:
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