Re: Old Mac Boots for sale
This message is from: Peggy Spear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List- Just passing this on for someone. Old Mac boots, size 6 for sale. If interested contact Moni at [EMAIL PROTECTED] The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Old Mac boots
This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, that was what I started with years ago when they were just about the only alternative to easy boots. They work really well and are really durable! My horses love them. There are new designs out there though that are worth looking at re: does that shape fit your horse's hoof shape better, etc. The Horse Journal had a review of the various styles last year. I have used Boa boots because they are not so bulky. There is also the Old Mac G2 which a friend of mine uses succesfully on her fjord gelding. The only problem I had with the Boa boots is that when my 1100 lb fjord mare was cantering down the trail, the cable broke and off went the Boa, rolling into the ditch. We retrieved it, and had to finish the gravelly ride bootless, which, at the time, she was a little ouchy about that, but did not come up sore at all. Her feet have grown out so beautifully this winter, and is going bootless on gravel trails with no problem, that I wonder if she will be ouchy under those same conditionsthis summer when it is drier. On 2/25/07, Beth Pulsifer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Has anyone that is doing the barefooting tried the Old Mac Boots when > needed? > > Beth > in Maine where it was sunny and 40 degrees today.. wind made it feel quite > a > bit cooler though. > > The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: > http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Old Mac boots
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My neighbors have used some, but they have caused rubs. However, that may have been because they used them in a sandy round pen. I will have to ask about that. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beth Pulsifer Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 12:56 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Old Mac boots This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anyone that is doing the barefooting tried the Old Mac Boots when needed? Beth in Maine where it was sunny and 40 degrees today.. wind made it feel quite a bit cooler though. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Old Mac boots
This message is from: "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anyone that is doing the barefooting tried the Old Mac Boots when needed? Beth in Maine where it was sunny and 40 degrees today.. wind made it feel quite a bit cooler though. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Old Mac Boots
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/8/2003 4:56:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I took my Fjord "Ben" trail riding on Sunday. He had just had his feet trimmed on Friday night. Never thought much about him having tender feet as Fjords are known for their hard feet...(just ask my farrier!!). Ben did very well on gravel and dirt trails but started getting "ouchy" when attempting to climb hills with rock outcroppings. Hi Teresa- Hard feet they do have, but not immediately after trimming ;-) It isn't a bad idea to use boots for a day or two after trimming on harder rides. Also good to take them along on rides in rough territory, so you won't have to turn back as you did. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
Old Mac Boots
This message is from: "windago" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello list. I took my Fjord "Ben" trail riding on Sunday. He had just had his feet trimmed on Friday night. Never thought much about him having tender feet as Fjords are known for their hard feet...(just ask my farrier!!). Ben did very well on gravel and dirt trails but started getting "ouchy" when attempting to climb hills with rock outcroppings. Needless to say, we turned around and headed home to the trail head. One of ladies riding with me uses Old Mac boots on her Spotted Saddle horse. She told me that I could try her Old Macs and see if Ben did better on the gravel. I put the "Mac's" on Ben that evening when we got back to the barn. We walked him around to see how he would react. He "may" have picked his feet up a little more, but basically he just looked at me as if to say "Yeah, no big deal. Now what?" So much for excitable Fjords!!I put the boots back on him yesterday and rode down the gravel driveway and through the arena where there is still some tall grass. He did just fine.like he had been doing it forever!So, to the Valley Vet catalog we went and today received Ben's very own set of Old Mac boots. Now, to break the boots in and get Ben ready for his "big" trail ride next weekend. Teresa F. Missouri
Re: Old Mac boots for Fjords
This message is from: Janine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello there, my name is Janine and I own 2 fjords. I have had shoes put onmy mare in the past for several reasons but when I bought my stallion his feet were horrible and I needed to trim him every week just to bring the hoof back to the proper shape. ( Lorens was used and neglected on a PMU farm in Alberta where his feet were done every 6 months or so.) His hooves are almost perfect now but during the reshaping process he had very sensitive toes so I purchaced a pair of Old Macs only after my ferrier recomended them. I have not had one complaint nor have the 3 other horses at my boarding farm that use them almost daily. My boy walks out with confidence now on rough ground and rocks and the size he takes is a 6 even though he is the drafty type of fjord. The best bet it to measure for fit using the guide lines set by the manufacturer and make sure they are snug when you go out and I ber you'll love them too. l Message - From: "Eileen Perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 12:50 PM Subject: Old Mac boots for Fjords > This message is from: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hello, > I'm wondering if any of you use Old Mac Shoes for your Fjords? I'm trying to decide if my filly can work with the second largest size, or if she needs the (gulp) largest size shoe. > > Eileen in eastern WA
Re: Old Mac boots for Fjords
This message is from: "Deanna Vaughn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Eileen, I ordered a pair of the (gulp) large size Old Macs for my gelding, but found that I had not measured his foot correctly. I was able to send them back, thank goodness. My advice is to measure the foot precisely as Old Mac recommends. Those big ones are QUITE large! I know a couple of people (not FJord owners) who have used them and loved them. I'm going to give them a try again - soon. Good Luck Deanna From: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Old Mac boots for Fjords Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:50:34 -0700 This message is from: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I'm wondering if any of you use Old Mac Shoes for your Fjords? I'm trying to decide if my filly can work with the second largest size, or if she needs the (gulp) largest size shoe. Eileen in eastern WA _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
Old Mac boots for Fjords
This message is from: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, I'm wondering if any of you use Old Mac Shoes for your Fjords? I'm trying to decide if my filly can work with the second largest size, or if she needs the (gulp) largest size shoe. Eileen in eastern WA
Old Mac boots
This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Old Mac's are a bit spendy -- found them in the Valley Vet catalog > recently for $145, item #27604 -- but they look like they would work > nicely. I wonder if they go on with less struggle than Easy Boots. Any > comments about that from your friends, Brigid? Hi DeeAnna, being one of Brigid's mentioned friends that uses easyboots, I can tell you what I think: Tinn that I ride gets sore on gravel and on hard ground, plus his feet seem to wear down very fast, so we use Old Mac boots on him when riding (and driving) outside the arena. They ARE a bit big and bulky, and I guess they change the breakover point of the hoof somewhat. (I have never tried the easyboot, I thought it looked nice but people say it's very hard to get on and falls off easily...) Once they The Old Macs give instant relief to sore hooves/soles. Quinn, who usually has feet hard as rock and doesn't need boots, jerked his foot away when being trimmed and caught the farrier's nippers in his sole, making a cut and bleeding a little. It didn't get infected or anything but his sole was (and still is) a little tender, I could see a slight lameness and "hesitation" at the trot (but that didn't stop him from galloping around...). Then I put on Tinn's Old Macs and he got his strong, powerful trot back instantly and didn't hesitate to canter with me on his back for a second. Old Macs are easy to get on and have an "interior" strap plus velcro and buckles on the outside. They don't have a chance of falling off. One of ours has a buckle missing and it still stays on, even through mud. I was worried they would rub the horse's hair off, but once I had to put them on wet feet (rub easier) and then went for a 3-hour trail ride and Tinn showed no discomfort and no rubbing. Might be different if you have a tender-skinned TB or something :-) I guess they might rub if used for hours every day, I usually don't ride Tinn more than once or twice a week, so I wouldn't know. The horses (fjords) accept them without any fuzz, and seem happy to get support when walking on gravel. If your horse walks "narrow" I guess they might interfere with the movement a little. Tinn has also tripped a couple of times, when he gets excited by something and "forgets" he is wearing boots. Took him a little while to learn to lift his feet properly. Quinn did it instantly, though, never tripped even once. Might vary from horse to horse. I guess they're worth their price. Tinn's were bought used, and have lasted a year and the sole doesn't look worn out. However, they are a bit "tired" and I suspect they're slightly small for him, so some stiches on the back are opening up. If you make sure you buy them big enough I am sure they would last 6 months even with almost daily use. What else...they are easy to put on, can be opened completely and partly "custom fit" with the velcro. They wash out nicely, I just hose them off after going through mud and leave them to dry. The leather straps on the outside get slightly dry but not bad. Oh, and I might mention that we only use them on the front hooves - back hooves are usually stronger and carry less weight so usually they can go "bare". Hope some of this information is useful? Never tried them in "winter conditions" - they would grip excellent in snow but not on ice. Dagrun PS: Here's a link: www.oldmacs.com.au
