This message is from: jgayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I thought I had made a great find while searching for boots for my big foot.
But I believe the name has been on here before. Chimacum Tack Shop in
Chimacum, WA. 888 846 9822, Janie and David Amdal? I found them so
knowledgeable and despite both
This message is from: Karen Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Jennie.
Here's a website that allows people to buy/sell/swap hoof boots of all
kinds. It also has links to a bunch of different hoof boot manufacturers.
http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com/boot_swap.htm
I'm using Old Macs on my mare
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There are tons of brands of these boots. And I know that more you pay for
them the better. But as a temporary thing, can I get away with buying the
cheaper
ones?
Has anyone used the Easyboot? Or the Davis Boot?
I don't really know that I have the extra
This message is from: Monica Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My farrier was telling me about the Marquis boots last month - he likes them
a lot but doesn't have any customers using them yet. I use Old Macs, and
love them. My only complaints are that on some horses they will twist and
rub unless you
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Hi Carol-
I've heard of the marquis boots, but haven't seen them up close. As more
people ride and drive their horses shoeless, a better variety of boots are
manufactured. Most users of Easy Boots have the same complaints: if adjusted
too
tightly
This message is from: Carol J. Makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good Morning List,
I noticed a new (to me) boot advertised in Equus magazine today called
Marquis Supergrip hoof boots. Has anyone tried these or does anyone use
them? They are really pricey, but worth it if they do all the maker
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
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 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: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 12:50 PM
Subject: Old Mac boots for Fjords
This message is from: Eileen Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED
: 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
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
. Our mare produced a colt last May and we have been busy working with
him. (The stallion was Anne Appleby's Misha). We would enjoy a visit from
anyone who happens to be in our area.
Re discussion on Easy Boots, as was pointed out, many people have trouble with
them - perhaps by not making
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
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Sue, I understand the swollen ankle/feet thing. Due to 2 different ankle
injuries my feet went form size 5'swide to one foot is a 6 extrawide the
other 6and half extrawide.
The boots I have found that work best for me are Ariat's that lace up, I
mother owned a prescription children's shoe business, so I
was never allowed to become accustomed to cramming my feet into too-narrow
shoes. I cannot wear riding boots at alllive in my Blundstones (and
even they are a bit small) and have no idea what I will do if I ever have to
wear respectable
boot open down the back seam and add elastic (this
one is too reasonable but I did this to my English boots as I matured),
and of course, break the other ankle so the legs match. Just trying to be
helpful! Jean
Jean Walters Gayle
[Authoress of The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946
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In a message dated 5/3/02 5:39:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Sue, you've got your hands full. I can't help at all with the medical stuff,
but have a suggestion about boots. Can you wear regular paddock boots?
Ariat makes
Hodgkins Lymphoma. He has just completed his Chemo
and now is facing 4 weeks of radiation. But he is doing very well. It
looks as if everything is under control.
As for me, well I was diagnosed with D.V.T. on February 05th in that
injured leg...and I CANNOT get into my cowboy boots. My upper calf
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi
I was very interested in these boots as my feet are wide and they have been
getting very cold this winter even with two pair of socks. Are these boots
warm? I have checked out the site and the means of measuring the foot for
sizing. The ad does
This message is from: Mariposa Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Apparently, not too many people in Australia have size 13 feet! The Bush
Walking Boot looks great but it's not available in my size... booo
Mark
Vivian Creigh wrote:
This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here is the
This message is from: Vivian Creigh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here is the Blundstone site in Australia. $54 for Classics. Shipping is $22
so a nice saving. We have all had very good success with these people.
http://www.paradisefootwear.com/blundstone/brown.htm
with the owner of the company back then and she
told me the story:
Her daughter was a competitive hunter jumper and was in
Australia and found these boots. She started importing them
and they became the sole (ha) rep for the USA.
She told me where to find them here. They aren't all that
expensive- I buy
relationship.
Bob van Bon of the Dutch Fjord Studbook told us a long time ago that a
horse needs time to settle into a new home, and it matters little if the
move has been to another farm in the same town, or across the ocean.
Best Regards, Carol Rivoire
BLUNDERSTONE BOOTS -
I also LOVE
This message is from: Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi allwell thanks to everyone for the information on the riding boots.
I went into the Blundstone boot site.(Thanks Vivian for that boot site. I
have it bookmarked for later.) I like the looks of the lace up
bootshowever I was told by my
, they are expensive but with a little care and oil
they last me awhile. They have many types other than the pretty riding
paddock boots. I use their winter workboot (still has a heel to ride) now and
for summer their regular workboot. With soft socks (a brand name that is
wonderfully warm
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In a message dated 4/28/01 12:58:46 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Why bother shoeing them at all? I have never put shoes on any of mine in
14 yr. It takes about 30 mi. on gravel before they get tender.
When I had bigger horses
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This was originally from Jean Ernest.
NASCO has plastic tie boots, over the shoe plastic boots. Packed 50 per
box. in several thicknesses, from $7.20 to $12.00 per box, depending on
thickness (3 mil to 6 mil) also disposable coveralls
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Lisa, what you say re remaining in a building is correct to a point. When
you are in a building and it starts to weave and rock, and things are
falling my first feeling is escape to flat clear surfaces. Two year ago I
had just come in from
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi List !
Glad all of you lucky folks in the PNW, got to see first hand what we
paid for, in Ca. for so long ! g After living with earthquakes for 20
years or so, I admit to YAWNing through most of them. The Northridge
quake at 6.9 got my
and then they come wide awake, only to slumber off again. Really funny to
watch .. never thought of the beaching analogy but it fits.
re Boots .. Carol .. how great to hear you are back on board again, with new
winter boots .. I have a pair too and they are super. Make all the
difference. Now
of the beaching analogy but it fits.
re Boots .. Carol .. how great to hear you are back on board again, with new
winter boots .. I have a pair too and they are super. Make all the
difference. Now if they just covered all of me .. it would be a bit easier
to face that -30 weather !
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Hope: I have recently begun using Easyboots and no, I did not flatten
the teeth on the inside, as I didn't notice damage on the hoof wall and I
figure they help grip. The first time I tried the boots in winter conditions
recently, my horse slipped
This message is from: Laurie Pittman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What size collars for work harness do Fjords
usually wear? I am looking for a team harness
if someone has an extra.
Collar size can vary quite a bit. I know of some that use a 19 or 20
collar, while mine uses a 24-26 adjustable collar
This message is from: carol j makosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
carlson wrote:
This message is from: carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Listers, I never thought about using easy boots for
winter riding. Do you smash down those metal
gripping ridges on the inside so you can take the
boots on and off
This message is from: carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Listers, I never thought about using easy boots for
winter riding. Do you smash down those metal
gripping ridges on the inside so you can take the
boots on and off? Except for eliminating the snowball
in the feet thing do they work that much
This message is from: Jean Gayle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jean that was a nerve racking story. Who could have looked ahead to that
stuck boot? I ride with the english stirrups with the rubber band on one
side. When I needed to fall off my fjord when he was running all out and I
was on his side,
This message is from: Mary Thurman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Hopefully this incident will translate into a
training experience, for him
to stop when I fall off, even when threatend by a
moose. Of course,
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Jean-
You are very fortunate! Thank God your horse decided to do what Fjords do
best, that is, stop and graze. You would have been seriously injured had he
moved around even a little. A good lesson for us all to always wear boots
which slip easily
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Yesterday... I saddled up Bjorken, my 15-2hh gelding for a
ride, wearing my snow joggers which aren't particularly bulky, but have
rubber lug soles...
Mounting up I noticed I had to really
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 11/20/00 8:48:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We
were going to relegate them to the Garage Sale pile, but if someone on the
list wants them, I would be happy to send 'em off for $20.00/wich includes
, but
they are big enough to get a heavier than normal boot in, and if you even
rode with your regular boots on, they keep your feet really warm dry. We
were going to relegate them to the Garage Sale pile, but if someone on the
list wants them, I would be happy to send 'em off for $20.00/wich includes
ride with winter boots which
might get jammed, I will loosen the laces or fasteners enough to allow my
foot to slip out of the boot easily, just in case.
Hopefully this incident will translate into a training experience, for him
to stop when I fall off, even when threatend by a moose. Of course
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
At 06:42 PM 9/26/2000 -0800, you wrote:
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Check out the CD-L archives for easyboots. A lot of the drivers use them
http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/cd-l.html
Marsha Jo Hannah has a
boots have been discussed on Endurancenet Ridecamp. Some
endurance riders use them for 50 and 100 mile rides and know how to put
them on to stay with no rubbing, etc. http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp/
http://www.endurance.net/RideCamp/archives/
Jean in Cool Soggy Fairbanks, Alaska, anticipating
This message is from: Denise's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sounds good to me. thanks for the booting tips, denise
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: EASY BOOTS
This message is from: [EMAIL
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Denise: My Fjord is only ouchy on gravel, etc., but I would like to use
Easy Boots for the occasional times when I would trailer him out to a park
that has rocky areas. I also do alot of riding on asphalt and I thought
perhaps the boots would reduce
. The size 1 boots were too small, so I returned them for two
more size 2 boots. Without going into all of the details here, there are
almost infinite adjustments you can make to the boots, and the most
comprehensive information is at:
http://heather.greatbasin.com/~sportssaddle/Easyboot.html.
I've
This message is from: Denise's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
dear joni,
best bet for fitting easy boots is to trace the hoof outline on a piece of
paper and send it in to the company. that usually works. why do you want
to use easy boots? is your horse ouchy? most fjords have pretty hard
hooves. just
This message is from: sini seppala [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We've bought some which are actually meant for woodsmen and are
recommended for use at building sites, too. :) I guess they should be
able to take a horse hoove, too. I'm not sure if there is steel in these
as they are much lighter than another
This message is from: saskia schoofs [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Sini!
Where are Saskia
here! :-))) just very very busy :-(((
and the haflinger-fjord baby?!
still inside of Kitty! it's freezing again in Belgium, so I can only
encourage her to try to keep it inside of her as long as possible! (though
This message is from: Meredith Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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What sort of problem is caused by a farrier trimming too short in
very cold weather? I've never heard of this.
If you have your horses bare feet trimmed up real neat and the ground
freezes hard,
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Regarding Easy Boots.
Ruthie, I was surprised to read that your son uses borium shoes, but to each
his own, I guess...he must have unusual feet!
Peg Knutsen,
WELL PEG, the mountains are so step here you see. !?!
ha ha
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 1/22/00 9:02:49 PM Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sue: You meantioned Velcro straps-do they come with the boots, or did
you make them? Someone I spoke to who uses the boots a lot said she uses
keepers just
the boots on, I have seen it in the literature that
comes with the boots.
Sue
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Peg, what are they going to use Guns for? starting guns? Or maybe a Fjord
army? Just wondering:)
I just came home from the first meeting of the Libby 2000 show committee. I
think we will have a very interesting show and a lot of gun.
This message is from: Knutsen Fjord Farm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi gang -
I love it when new folks show up on the list. We're in a growing group of
friends!
Regarding Easy Boots. My former trainer used them all the time on her
Freisian mare, so we ordered a set [3's] for Silka. To make a long story
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Joni, apparently a horse that has just had its feet trimmed real short
could wind up with very painful feet or even frostbite in SEVERE cold, Like
-40 or -50 degrees like we were having. I doubt you get those sorts of
temps in your area. We
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Dear list friends: Thank you for your response to my request for feed-back
on E-Z BOOTS. After reading the comments on the list, I am encouraged that
purchasing the boots would be a good idea. For those of you who stated you
thought the cost is high
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jean: What sort of problem is caused by a farrier trimming too short in very
cold weather? I've never heard of this. And I, for one, am happy to report
that the frigid cold has departed S. E. Wisconsin-we are back up to the upper
20s and I look
but some people say they can come off.
Our horses don't usually need shoes under these circumstances. The only
reason for having shoes is that it's sometimes quite slippery over here
in the winter. We've been wondering if easy boots might be the answer.
They also come with small metal studs which can
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi List,
I haven't posted in some time, but I've been reading.
I use easy boots. I haven't ever put shoes on my 2 boys. 5 7yrs.
I trail ride mostly. We have been in MUD... rocks, rushing water, climbed
threw brush etc. I haven't lost one yet.
I
This message is from: Mary Thurman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This message is from: Bushnell's
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Regarding not shod in the winter.
We've always had shoes removed in the wintertime and
considered it more
humane but can't recall the basis
This message is from: Denise Delgado [EMAIL PROTECTED]
dear ruthie, my farrier told me that removing shoes in the winter gives the
foot a bit of a break. it allows the hoof wall to expand and flatten out
the bottom of the sole so the frog can make better contact with the ground
and increases
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Joni,
I keep an EZ boot on hand for the time when one of my horses throws a shoe
but have never used it for riding. I always thought if we went to the Black
Hills to trail ride (it is very rocky terrain) that I might try them. They
are awfully
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Regarding not shod in the winter.
We've always had shoes removed in the wintertime and considered it more
humane but can't recall the basis for the practise, just assumed the reason
was that metal can be a cruel cold conductor. Ruthie
This message is from: Bushnell's [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Regarding not shod in the winter.
We've always had shoes removed in the wintertime and considered it more
humane but can't recall the basis for the practise, just assumed the reason
was that metal can be a cruel cold conductor. Ruthie
At 11:21
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Our one experience with ezboots as a means to protect an injured
hoof for a short time was very positive. They are expensive, and
getting a good fit is not easy, but we are considering buying sets
for one of our teams which are normally not shod during
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 1/19/00 6:43:41 PM Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyone out there tried E-Z Boots on thier Fjord? I haven't had shoes on
my
91/2 yr. old gelding for about 4yrs. The only time I feel he would need
protection
This message is from: Rebecca Mayer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I did try e-z boots and they are great for an emergency, but they were
always a struggle to get on and could be thrown off with enough action.
Becky
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anyone out there tried E-Z Boots on thier Fjord?
Only as an emergency shoe replacement, to keep the hoof from chipping
up until the farrier arrives. Unfortunately, my Fjords seem to have
hooves
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Anyone out there tried E-Z Boots on thier Fjord? I haven't had shoes on my
91/2 yr. old gelding for about 4yrs. The only time I feel he would need
protection is when we trailer to a park that has rocky areas and that's not
very often, so I thought
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try some info from the endurance crowd on easy boots.Website(s) anyone?
The info on Easy boots can be found at http://www.easyboot.com/easyboots.html
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, where we had snow this morning, and lots of
wind. But the gees
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try some info from the endurance crowd on easy boots.Website(s) anyone?
Here in Nevada it ain't all sand, and the people who train endurance
have gotten easy boots down to a science. There is someone I know
locally who gives about a 2 hour
This message is from: JoAnn or Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Sue,
It sounds like you have a good farrier. I use size 3 Easy Boots, too, and
have a suggestion and a question for you.
... there is a lot of boot left sticking out the back when you get
it fitted, and the edges are too tall. I also
This message is from: Ingrid Ivic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Has anyone on the list used them on a Fjord?
Did you like them?
If so ... are they a permanent item in your barn?
If not ... where did they fail?
Are they hard to fit to the fjord foot?
Are they difficult to take on and
manage to step on a sharp rock. And our
trails are rocky in spots - sharp chert and hard granite, not shale or
sandstone. So, I was thinking about buying her some Easy Boots for our
outings. I think I have seen them used during endurance races, etc. If
they can take an endurance race, I know
her some Easy
Boots
Has anyone on the list used them on a Fjord?
Occasionally---usually when one of them jerks a shoe, although I also
had to use them on Sleepy when I had him barefoot one winter---he just
couldn't take walking to/from pastures on our gravel roads.
Did you like them
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