--- Gale Dunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How long do they last? Do you have to replace the shoe every six weeks or can they be reused?
Well like metal shoes it depends upon your terrain and where and how much you ride. But generally speaking we can reset them once....If you call ground control and make a larger order you can get the farrier rate which is $12 per set (The order would be around $150 or less so it is not a huge expense) The owner is very nice, tell her that Storme in Hawaii sent you....(I have not changed my name with her yet) When you reset it is better to use the nail holes that were not used before, or to nail through in between the mfg holes....order the clear ones as it is much easier for the farrier to nail them on...you can actually see the white line as you are nailing, very nice benefit. When the farrier pulls them off to be reset it is much easier on them and your horse if he takes the crease nail pullers and takes out each nail one by one....the shoes move and flex so it is too hard to use the horses hoof as a resistance point when pulling. This is much easier on the horse for any shoes actually. They are shaped with the nippers after being nailed on....you put the hoof on the hoof stand and nip the excess and rasp the rest. We use these as an alternative to barefoot...you get hoof movement, flexion and protection....in wet areas (also in very rocky areas where a small rock could wedge itself under the sole) we use a sole pack by epona to fill the hole under the hoof with a antibacterial granules....and we always use hoof putty on top of each nail hole to prevent more water from going into the hoof. Just that practice has helped many horses in our business keep the thrush away or at bay.... If you have any questions feel free to contact me..... Note: These shoes do not wok for every horse in every terrain....but are amazing for most that we have tried them on..... Skye Fire Island Eco-Treks-808-443-6085 Fire Island Professional Farrier Service-640-6080
