![]() ![]() It fits in my hand much better, requires much less hand effort, and is more precise. Rather than use the 180cc tube of Adhere and glue gun, I use one 50cc tube and the small glue gun from Vettec. ![]() I put on my EasyShoes a bit different than the videos show. ![]() My EasyShoes may not look pretty, but they are functional. With the exception of one experiment wherein I didn’t put the toe bead of Adhere, I haven’t lost an EasyShoe at a ride (moral of the story: always, always do the toe bead!). I struggled with getting some glue under the hoof, the moisture that built up in the hoof after a few days due to the humid climate, and then getting them off. But, I learned from my mistakes and made positive strides.įor me, Glue-Ons were good but not the best solution. Initially, I didn’t understand the importance of thoroughly drying the hooves, especially in a humid climate, and avoiding all sources of oils (yes, that includes fly spray). After watching numerous videos about Glue-Ons, I tried them.Īt first, there were some failures, largely because I didn’t follow the directions. ![]() As I searched for the right solution, a key criteria was no metal, i.e., no nails and no steel/aluminum. I live and train in an area about 200 miles south of where most Florida endurance rides are held, and my local terrain is clay and sand, with very few rocks, so my horses can train barefoot.Īfter one of my mares sustained a painful stone bruise several years ago at a ride that had significant areas of rocks, I vowed to provide protection for my horses’ feet. I’ve come in first, last, and everything in between at endurance rides, and my goal is always to complete a ride with a happy, healthy horse. I’m a rider that’s just out to have fun at endurance rides. Thoroughbreds are well known for their less-than-stellar hooves, and a great solution for endurance riding has been outfitting my two Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds with EasyShoes, including a 22-year-old mare that still loves to do limited distance rides. ![]()
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