easyboots versus others

Bambi · 04-23-2003, 03:22 AM

I am interested in buying easyboots or old macs as I have a new horse with largely missing little frogs as he had bad case of thrush. I wonder what make of boot is easier to use and any tips (pro and cons) before buying. thanks

Jumping The Moon · 04-24-2003, 12:32 AM

Hey,
I'm thinking of getting some old macs too...we figured out the price, and in an entire year, the cost ends up being the same for several sets of shoes and because the boots (apparantly) last for an awfully long time, financially they would be better. I wrote to the people at old macs, they gave me heaps of info. They sound pretty good, (I haven't got any as my horse doesn't as yet need shoes) a lot more secure than others. Our friend got some for her TB who had AWFUL feet, but they were a completely different brand, and they weren't too good. (Everytime he would start trotting or galloping they would fly off!)

barebackgirl · 11-18-2004, 02:27 PM

wuts an old mac??

Shotgun93 · 11-18-2004, 02:31 PM

Old Mac's are great

. I just got a pair and they're wonderful. The problem with Easy Boots is that they still use metal to grab onto the hoof, but Old Mac's use velcro, really good velcro. I put some on my horse the other day just try them out. We rode about 5 miles in some pretty rocky stuff, and they held up very well. I would recomend them.

Cierra · 11-18-2004, 02:32 PM

Bambi: I have Old Macs for my appy. Her feet are always bad. I tried the easy boots but she is more comfy in the Old Macs. They look hard to put on, but they are really not....once you have them on, they stay put. She is always in a better mood once those boots are on. Oh, and I also put cotton soaked with some iodine on her frog before I put the boot on. Hold the cotton in place on the frog with one hand and slip the boot on with the other. Then, just velcro and pull the buckle through and they stay on til you need to change the cotton. Makes it a bit more cushiony for her.

madvoice · 11-18-2004, 02:34 PM

http://www.oldmacs.com/Horse_Boots/Default.htm

Here's some more information on Old Macs. I'd thoroughly recommend them.

04-23-2003, 03:22 AM	#1
Bambi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: israel Posts: 2	easyboots versus others I am interested in buying easyboots or old macs as I have a new horse with largely missing little frogs as he had bad case of thrush. I wonder what make of boot is easier to use and any tips (pro and cons) before buying. thanks

11-18-2004, 02:31 PM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,390 Images: 124	Old Mac's are great . I just got a pair and they're wonderful. The problem with Easy Boots is that they still use metal to grab onto the hoof, but Old Mac's use velcro, really good velcro. I put some on my horse the other day just try them out. We rode about 5 miles in some pretty rocky stuff, and they held up very well. I would recomend them. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

11-18-2004, 02:34 PM	#6
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 8,959 Images: 281	http://www.oldmacs.com/Horse_Boots/Default.htm Here's some more information on Old Macs. I'd thoroughly recommend them. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing

04-24-2003, 12:32 AM	#2
Jumping The Moon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1	Hey, I'm thinking of getting some old macs too...we figured out the price, and in an entire year, the cost ends up being the same for several sets of shoes and because the boots (apparantly) last for an awfully long time, financially they would be better. I wrote to the people at old macs, they gave me heaps of info. They sound pretty good, (I haven't got any as my horse doesn't as yet need shoes) a lot more secure than others. Our friend got some for her TB who had AWFUL feet, but they were a completely different brand, and they weren't too good. (Everytime he would start trotting or galloping they would fly off!)

11-18-2004, 02:27 PM	#3
barebackgirl Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ontario Posts: 96	wuts an old mac??

11-18-2004, 02:32 PM	#5
Cierra Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 53	Bambi: I have Old Macs for my appy. Her feet are always bad. I tried the easy boots but she is more comfy in the Old Macs. They look hard to put on, but they are really not....once you have them on, they stay put. She is always in a better mood once those boots are on. Oh, and I also put cotton soaked with some iodine on her frog before I put the boot on. Hold the cotton in place on the frog with one hand and slip the boot on with the other. Then, just velcro and pull the buckle through and they stay on til you need to change the cotton. Makes it a bit more cushiony for her.