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HoofArmorŪ Testimonials: The latest emails: Here's an email to a HoofArmor distributor: Dear
Marie and Susan, I
hope you had a wonderful holiday - I can't believe how time has flown by! Our
little mare, Destina is simply a different horse since we've been using Hoof
Armour for the last few weeks.
I am so sorry we forgot our camera to take pictures of her third
application, but the difference is nothing short of a miracle. Sal and I would
like to come to your store next week for a visit and refill package of
Hoof Armour, and we will snap some recent pictures of Destina's feet so
you can see the amazing transformation.
We will also need the application video since our farrier was a little
sloppy in his application process this last time, (globbing on way too much and
last time he trimmed Destina's sole as Sal held her and couldn't see) and we
want to give this to him.
We were hoping to come out this Tuesday morning around 11:00, and if that
works out with you guys could you please e-mail directions to us? Thanks! Sincerely, Darcy
And an email about
a HoofArmor distributor:
Hi David,
Marie Pruden has
started us on Hoof Armour and we are Loving it. The biggest difference
has been in our Tennessee Walker. He was wearing heavy shoes and was
having a difficult time holding a shoe. He also had become afraid
of crossing logs on the trails, or going over trot poles, because when the
front of his hoof would tap it, the pressure of the heavy shoe would really
pull his shoulder and leg muscles. Since the Hoof Armour he is gaiting
better than ever and has no problem crossing anything. He really is
Racking in his 'normal', natural state. We also have a Paso Fino and a
Quarter horse who also are on the Hoof Armour. Both of them go through
the hunt paces and events without a problem.
At one hunt pace
event the time coordinator told us this would be the most rigorous ride of the
season. He kept on looking at our horses and NO shoes. We told him
they had on Hoof Armour. As we rode out, he told us to be careful.
When we came back in, still doing our little racking thing and trotting
happily, he asked us again what we had on our horses feet and for your
web-site. I need to start handing out information on the events.
We rode with a lady twice who needed a partner and after much skepticism she
is hooked and has spread the word to other riders.
Good Deal... Linda
And some more:
I
must tell you how pleased we are with this product. Our 5 year old AQHA
mare has worn shoes and pads all show season because of sore feet but she has
not had one moment of tenderness since we applied the hoof armor!
We
pulled her shoes and pads last Thursday and applied the hoof armor
immediately. It did take a bit of time as I only had a hair dryer to dry
it. We put her into the small pasture to monitor her for a couple of
days. She never showed any signs of tenderness. We let her out
with the rest of the horses on Saturday. She and the other four horses
ran all over the place - up and down hills, across creeks, and over the pond
levees. My husband and I are so thrilled!
Now,
we plan to put it on the paint gelding's feet because they are cracked
constantly. What a wonderful product! Thank you so much! I
will let all of my friends know about it!
Marty
Life
is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath away.
Hi, David!
Thought you might like to know how things went today at the paper chase
at Hope you had a great weekend
and got to ride somewhere. Cheryl The latest email from cross-country eventing horse owners:
Hi David,
Shadow and Jessie did great at the event show yesterday. The other two horses showing with her had shoes and studs. Shadow is doing fantastic with just the hoof armor.
Thanks,
Nan
Mules:
Hi David,
I trimmed the three mules and the
donkey on Saturday. I applied HoofArmour to Cowboy's front feet and to
all four of Belle's feet so I need 2 tubes sent if you haven't already sent
then as a result of my last e-mail. Cowboy is sound and his left front
hoof looks alot better since I balanced it. I don't think I will
need you to stop in but thanks for the advise and support you gave me via
e-mail. I want to keep HoofArmour on the mules for the remainder of the
riding season. I really enjoy applying it and am glad I can keep the
mules barefoot thru it's use. Is the video going to be for sale? I would
be interested in a copy since your trimming techniques really worked for me
and I love the Hoof Armour.
Anita
From our friends in Canada: Dear David, Thank you so much for your patience with us. Our girl’s feet look great. They haven’t chipped up and nobody has had any stone bruises. We have recommended your product to all our horse friends who are fed up with shoeing. Hopefully we can send some Canadian business your way. We are going to continue to use “Hoof Armor” on Pearl and Kelly and will be reordering when we run out. Thanks for taking the pain and worry out of having good hooves. Talk to you again soon. Nancy and David “Pearl and Kelly” our “Greys on Grass” P.S. It’s hard to believe that something so simple could work so well. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a dialog about a foundered horse: David , I have read your website on HoofArmor . I have a 13 yr old Paint that foundered in Sept and the vet said I caught him just at the beginning of his problem . It seems he has good and bad days but I have been treating with butadiene and cleaning every day but this does not help on the formation of a thicker sole . Will HoofArmor help by giving him better blood flow and prevention of stone bruise to aid in development of a thicker sole ? I am new as a horse owner and I really hate to see this fella in pain . It has been the wettest summer on record in LaGrange for over 50 + yrs so this might not have helped the problem much either . Thanks Ron
Hi,
Ron.
HoofArmor
will protect his sole and allow it to grow thicker, but I really don't
recommend applying it over any potential abscesses. As long as that is not a
problem, it may really help.
There
are a lot more factors in founder than normal hoof care. There is more info on
founder on my website: www.pegasusforge.com/founder.htm
and more learning going on all the time. The best you can do for him is to
keep his weight down as much as possible and trim him so that his sole is on
the ground, if possible. Trim the hoof wall back because it is no longer
attached and can feel like a fingernail tearing away. Let me know what you
think and what you want to do.
Thanks.
David
Fryer
Jumbo is doing great . I applied HOOFARMOR with help from a farrier and he is running around like a year old . Your product is great . I treated the abscess first then applied and I could tell with in 2 weeks he was not favoring either front foot . I kept his weight down and the product worked like you said it would. Thanks Ron >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a testimonial sent to a farrier site: Just wanted to thank you for such a great product. My horse was almost useless because we couldn't keep shoes on her. A friend recommended Hoof Armor and I tried it. It's like I have a new horse. Thank you so much. Margaret and Apache >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lots more comments:
I
have recently began using HoofArmor for my quarter horse. He has very
thin hoof walls, very soft soles, and numerous problems like cracking and of
course not being able to hold on a shoe for much more than four weeks.
Well, my frustration has led me luckily to the HoofArmor product. This
stuff is amazing! After the initial adjustment period, he is no longer
afraid of sharp rocks or other tough surfaces...he just plows right through.
Also, on any slick or slanted surface it feels like he has an amazing
grip...like he turns into the horse version of spiderman! It is weird to
feel from the saddle, but he has no slipping and feels more sure footed than
ever. The improvements in his hooves are amazing. He has much
thicker soles and the hoof walls are improving as well. I finally feel
like I am doing the right thing for my horse's hooves! I am completely amazed at
the improvements in his hooves. I am not having to worry about his shoes
coming off and there is very little cracking. But even better is the fact
that my horse is very sound and much lighter on his feet. I feel like I am
finally doing the right thing for his hooves, because his hooves have never been
this healthy. Dr.
Lyndra B. Philadelphia,
PA
(Note: Follow-up comments:)
Hi David…Hey, let me know when you have time, I know that this is a busy time anyway?? I am very patient because my horses hooves look great…too long but so much healthier!!
By the way, I am loving the fact that I can ride in this brutal
weather…no problem!! No slippage! and no ice balls!
I will stay tuned.
Lyndra
Lyndra's horse Johnny had worn shoes for 10 years and his heels were quite contracted. Thin hoof walls and thin soles caused alot of stone bruising and tenderfootedness. After three applications of HoofArmor over the course of normal trims the soles were too thick to reaply more. The hoof walls were not touching the ground except at the heels where the HoofArmor growth needs to be trimmed off, and Johnny is very sound and "stoneproof". Here are some photos of Johnny's hooves:
Hi! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: OOPS!
Hi David,
I LOVE your hoof armor. It is working wonders on
my QH.
I ordered 2 refill kits, but instead you sent me
one starter kit.
Thanks!
Janet
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: The following letter was from a customer on whose horse I had applied a prototype HoofArmor formula five weeks prior to her ride. -DTF DEAR DAVID, JUST
A RUN DOWN ON THE OTHERS IN I AM NOT AN
EASY PERSON TO IMPRESS BUT YOU DID IT THIS TIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRODUCT.
WHAT A HARD TEST. IF IT HOLDS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dave,
just wanted to drop you a line and let you know what we think of your
. Well last week was the wagon
train as I told you. I was a bit
nervous trying it on such a long
ride.18 miles the first day and then 17 the
next. the roads were mostly macadam
but there were gravel and dirt too. His
feet were un changed! We do take it a
bit easy on the gravel roads...now
that he can actualy "feel"
his feet again he is a tenderfoot!but wow!
35
miles and nothing! no chipping no
wear ...looked like you'd just done him! I
believe you'd been out a few days
before and gooped him up then the ride and
now it is even a week or two after
the ride and he needs a trim but...this
is a horse I used to have shod every
4-5 weeks because his feet used to
crack apart,the shoes would come off
with big chunks of hoof still nailed to
Here is a photo of two applications of HoofArmor on a horse with thick hoofwalls (Maggie's Tamaqua) after six weeks:
Dave, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just wanted to let you know that my friend, Debbie (in North
Carolina), called me this morning. We
had a nice long chat about lots of things, including your hoof armor product.
I asked her how it was working out, and she said she was very pleased
with it and that it was DEFINITELY helping A LOT.
Rebecca >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I also heard that my old horse that has foot problems, they were putting pads on his feet they used something "NEW" on him. It's this stuff that is a liquidly looking stuff that you smear all around the bottom of the foot. When I asked if it was called Hoof Armor they said "yes, I think that was what it was. How did you know?'" I told them that I had it put on my horse because he kept loosing his shoes. He is a quarter horse, I think it is navicular that he was diagnosed as having. They were putting pads on him as well as giving him bute so that they could ride him. Their blacksmith put it on. He told them that this was something new that he asked if they wanted to try on him. They said he was walking better than before when he had the pads. They said they were not sure if they had made the right decision because the first couple of days after he was done, he was really limping around. I told them that that was the way T was but as time went by he started doing better and they said the same thing. So, I guess you have a pretty good product there. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
I tried your product last weekend in a 100 mile ride. After the first day, some
of it came off. Maybe I didn’t cure it correctly? it help her hoofs from stone
bruise. One more question, do you put any Hoofarmor over the frog area? Please send me invoice again. I will send money.
And maybe get another tube as well. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: Here is a dialog of questions about HoofArmor: To: Kathy Hi, Kathy. I'll answer your questions below in red: -----
Original Message ----- From:
"Kathy" Sent:
Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:31 PM Subject:
Questions about the product Good
Morning, If needed, HoofArmor can be reapplied, but I've had it last the six
weeks between trims and many have had to trim in four weeks because the
hooves, being healthier, grow more and don't wear. See what some have said
about HoofArmor here: http://www.hoofarmor.com/Testimonials.htm When I pull the shoes for the winter there is usually scrunge under where the horseshoes were that requires treatment with thrush buster or bleach. Is it healthy for the hoof to apply the hoof coating over that? HoofArmor is to be applied on a freshly trimmed hoof. HoofArmor is trimmed off each trimming with the old growth and then,
if desired, a new coating is reapplied. HoofArmor is very flexible and while it will protect against
penetration, it will not protect against pressure. I typically apply it over the top edge a bit to prevent chipping.
HoofArmor is not a filler material, though, as it is too flexible and will not
hold broken parts together. For that I recommend Equilox hoof repair products. HoofArmor
was introduced in January 2003 and is currently on hundreds of horses around
the world. For testimonials read the testimonials page above. HoofArmor is
essentially an epoxy base with nine ingredients one of which is Kevlar.
According to the California Environmental Agency, the strictest I could find,
epoxy is the least toxic material of any adhesive and is completely
impermeable within about ten minutes or less. Along with the HoofArmor application I recommend
following sound hoofcare practices described on my site. As HoofArmor is
applied in a thin coating, it may look as though it is no longer on, but you
will see that in four weeks the hooves are still protected and generally look
as though they have just been trimmed. Further applications will grow thicker
sole for better stone protection and healthier hoof growth. David
Fryer Pegasus
Forge Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 2:35 PM Subject: RE: Questions about the product Good Morning David, I applied the hoof armor yesterday after Soda's
trim. It went ok I think, although I have a few questions. Was it
necessary to change the applicator tip for each hoof? I prepared the hoof as directed but needed to set
it down a couple of time while getting organized. I was surprised at how
much strength it took to hold the hoof up for 4 minutes! The hoof armor was very
runny and dripped off the hoof while I was applying/ setting it with the
dryer. (It was about 80 out and we were in the barn.) The horse was
standing on fine sand covered dirt for about 20 min after I was done but it was
still very sticky. I finally turned him out and hoped for the best.
I will be riding tonight so that will be a good
test. I was left with the feeling that I didn't get enough on or being
able to tell if enough of it stayed on. I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks, Kathy To:
Kathy Hi.
I hate to sound overly optimistic, and I really am not, but the HoofArmor has
worked in practically all applications, even when someone applied it in the
middle of a trail ride. Give it a few weeks and see how the hooves look. Thanks. David
Fryer Hi,
Ok...I love the stuff. I am envisioning an
end to wrestling easy boots forever! It seems that I did put it on
properly since there weren't any little rock dings on my horse's sole after
our first ride. He was slightly tender on the big rocks which wasn't
surprising since it was the day after his shoes were pulled and the farrier
pared too much off his soles thinking that he was going to be reshod.
That will probably improve with time and a second coat. I need to put
a bit more on the hoof that cracks from an old injury but that is it. Great work on this product. 4 hooves up from
Soda, who would rather be barefoot anyway. Thanks Kathy Note: Here is what happens when the instructions are not followed. HoofArmor will stick to dirt rather than the hoof if that is what it contacts first. And, I can't think of a worst surface than carpet to put a hoof down on after applying HoofArmor. I have never had this happen after first cleaning the hoof with denatured alcohol, even haphazardly. Hoof preparation is the key to a good application: David Several times, as I have investigated then purchased your product, you have been very responsive answering questions and giving advise. It is with these positive thoughts that I am providing the following very negative product experience. As I mentioned before I found your site while studying new methods of hoof care. Then waiting for the Wyoming weather to get close enough to try your product I read through the linked sight which offers a wide variety of information on natural hoof trimming to maintain health of the hoof. Further I found a ferrier in my area claiming to teach horses to go always barefoot based on this type of trimming. For the last 6 weeks I have practiced this method on the two horse I was going to try your product on. With very amazing positive results. I have ridden each trimmed horse lightly (do to adverse weather and time). Both horse, one with hard feet and one with soft, have done very well. Last Thursday I reread your instructions and put the armor on the soft footed filly. I made certain to clean, brush and cured each hoof at least five minuets before placing it in the dirt. My first disappointment came when on the second hoof I lifted the hoof, cleaned a scraped, then found that the product had hardened in the tube in the time from the first application. So I had to set the hoof down get a new nozzle and start over. You should disclose that the nozel needs to be changed after each hoof. After I was completed I checked each hoof, one hoof showed a slight shine as an indicator that something had been applied to the hoof. One had sheets of the product hanging from the hoof which looked like a snake shedding it's skin. The other two showed no sign of any kind. Last Saturday I saddled up and rode in dirt around the foot hills for about four hours. This area is the same as I had ridden with the natural hoof trim only. The softest available riding in Wyoming. When I checked her feet at the end of the ride, I was very disappointed to note that the hoofs were worn down all around enough to verify that there was no hoof armor left on any hoof except that which was on the exterior of the hoof (I think you call this the dorsal portion). There were two medium sized chips out of hoof wall. The hoofs were considerably more worn than the rides I had taken previously. This is likely only due to the slightly longer ride. Since I still had part of the original tube and the second tube remaining, and since I am very stubborn. Last night I re did the process, this time on both horses. Remember this is the second application on the first horse after only one short ride. And the first application for the second horse, the one with very good hooves. This time to take further precautions I brought a carpet in for the animals to stand on during and after the procedure. I noticed after each application, which looked very good during application, after setting the hoof down and the horse would move nearly all the product from the hoof was now on the carpet. The very last hoof I did was looking very good maybe one of the best. After 8 minuet holding the hoof up I touched the surface with my finger to test it's dryness. The coating stuck to my finger an came off in a bubble. The snake skin look all over again. After an hour I came back to let the horses go into the pasture I noticed again most of the product on the carpet. I no that there is little if any product left on the hoofs of the horses, therefore no protection. I will ride each of then on the weekend but am certain there will be only negative results.I am convinced that a natural trimmed hoof combined with a protective coating is an excellent answer for many types and kinds of riding and overall hoof care. However at the cost and inconvenience of your product I see no reason to waste any more money or time. Barry Coster
I just finished reading your
testimonial page and couldn't believe the problems poor Barry Coster was
having. Are you really supposed to change nozzles with every foot. (I don't
think so) We have applied your product twice, once in the dead of a Canadian
winter and the next time on a warm Spring day. Both times our results were the
same. Our Hoof Armor never hardened in the container and we used the same
nozzle on all four feet. When we used it for the second time six weeks
later, the Hoof Armor was just as good as the first time. What the heck is
Barry doing wrong?
Nancy
and David
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: Here is something to try for extreme endurance rides. Also, if a horse has always had shoes on, I sometimes put shoes on and apply HoofArmor to the sole to prepare the hoof for the transition to barefoot. It speeds transition and is less ouchy for your horse while you can continue to ride: Hi David Your product certainly passed the test. I had an endurance race in the rocky, rocky country recently. We did 55 miles of rough rock. I did use shoes but did the HoofArmor. My horse has been in Mac Boots for 2 1/2 years so he has had cushy coverage when dashing across rocks. Needless to say, his soles have not been exposed to rough, rocky terrain. I used 2 coats and he did superb. He did not have one rock bruise. Even at base camp his panels were set in rock so he had no relief - no soft sand. If you ever need a testimony, please use mine. I will be forwarding a check. I am off to CA so hopefully I will have in the mail before I leave. Thanks for your patience and for such a good product. I am spreading the word. I also plan to pass the word to a tack store owner when I return from CA.Again, thanks. Sally >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hello Dave,
Thank-you for doing
tucsons feet. I went riding today to test it out with the hoof armor, and WOW!
what a difference, no breaks,cracks or anything, i am impressed. We did
some trotting, and a little bit of galloping and running, and didn't even make
a dent in her feet. I just wanted to let you know in case you don't make it up
on sunday. Thanks again for your time.
Sincerly,
Kathy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dave,
By Friday
afternoon Meme, The chestnut mare you and Tom put the forms on Thursday, was
much worse. She was back to using her hind end way up under her to support
herself and not putting any weight at all on the front. It seemed to me that
the forms were causing her to drop too far in the heel and put too much stress
on the flexor tendons. I took the forms off of her for the night (she lays
down most of the night anyway) and called Tom to discuss what I was seeing. We
decided to add some wedge to the heels of the forms. So, yesterday morning I
melted a little more of the stuff and, with a smooth transition from the point
of breakover to the back of the heel, I added about 1/2 inch wedge to each
foot. This helped, but was still not as good as I had hoped. So this morning I
removed only the left form (that is her bad foot, the one that you applied)
and added another 1/4 inch to the wedge. That foot has always been more
upright than the other foot. WHAT A DIFFERENCE ! She is walking really well
today! I remember you guys talking Thursday about the importance of taking the
pressure off of the flexor and actually putting some tension on the
extensor. I guess we didn't pay enough attention on Thursday as to how far she
was breaking back, and I guess that was partly due to the fact that the whole
thing was awkward for her and we just thought she needed some time to adjust.
I absolutely love this stuff. I can watch my horse and make adjustments myself
as needed.
Will let you know later in the week how things are going
with her. Also, I think I am going ahead and do the other one this week so
I'll let you know how it works with him. Thanks for all your time and help on
Thursday. This is the most promising thing I have seen in four years of
dealing with founder.
Sincerely,
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Re: "Bump", quarter horse, 14 degrees rotation on November 2, 2003 Gunpowder Stables Hey
David, That's southern for hello. I have this new horse in the
stables and don't really know what to think of it. From your visit on Friday
there is plenty to write about. Saturday morning when I opened the door there was this
strange shape peering out of the stall where Bump stays. The only
morning since his episode, he was standing when I pulled open the doors.
Normally I have to get him hay and prompt him to stand for food. After the application of your system he started to willing walk around the barn after hay piles. At this time I discovered that he is barn soured. He has been in so long that the wide open is scary to him. On day two I started to see him use the front legs like
a real horse. Bumps problem is not in the foot any longer. He is so stove
up from the hoof up, and he can't quite figure it out. He has learned a new rodeo trick today. Lifts one of the
front feet and spins on the ball of the other to turn around. After the first
time I saw him do it I made note not to get in his way. After seeing the application, my recommendation is to not
wait, the sooner the better. Thanks again for coming down to show us your
progress with founder of the hoof. Mark Gunpowder Stables 1/03/04: David,
We moved Bump down here to NC a couple of days before Christmas for his rehabilitation. We encountered a little stress trauma from the move but seem to have him going back in the right direction. One thing we have learned is that the Pegasus shoe is the correct thing for him. He has just started his new reshaped shoes due to some ugly things that happened in the sole of each foot. He is about 25% of the way to growing the new hooves and things are looking up. Just wanted to let you know. Mark Note:
“Ugly things”? David, The sole area near the the front hoof wall developed a crack and became paper thin. One foot had an infection just under this thin sole material that discharged fluid. We opened this up to clean and air out. We ended up with a hole in the sole about 3/8" deep and about 1/2" wide (from front to rear on the foot) and 2" across the foot from side to side. This area housed dead rotting flesh, kinda like thick jello. We washed this area out twice daily until the area dried up and the infection was gone completely. I'm working on some pictures, when I get one for you I'll send it your way. With the alteration to the sole the shoe wouldn't really fit
that well so we reformed it to the shape of the new sole. Mark Bump
seems to be doing to be fairly well - been about four days since we put the
shoes back on. Couldn't find him last night because he went on a walkabout in
the woods
I'll keep you posted. Mark >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: "Tresi was a Paso Fino mare I wrote about in American Farrier's Journal April '03. There are photos published there and more available on request. Here's some dialog: 12/9/02 Yes, the
abscesses are giving us fits. She is on antibiotics right now. Just because they
were really quite nasty and we not starting to heal at all. She actually looks a
little better today. Her feet are starting to sluff a little on the sole. We are
soaking the feel everyday. But, so far the coffin bone hasn't come through and
she is still eating, drinking and hasn't given up. Neither have we.....Take
care. Talk to you soon Robin 12/12/02 She is doing
really well right now. The antibiotics have helped with the abcess problem. In
general, she is up and moving better. Thanks for all your concern. Talk to you
soon. Robin 1/10/03 She is actually
moving better and I think you trimming her feet made a huge difference. Even the
abcesses are better. I guess the hoof pulling itself away from the coronary band
was causing a lot of that. We will do better at that. 1/20/03 She is improving
some. Gerry is coming tomorrow and we will have him knock back the toes. Today,
she actually picked up her back leg to kick at a fly. So, keep your fingers
crossed. Maybe we can get somewhere. 1/30/03 Yes, we got the
x-rays back and they show no improvement in the coffin bone, but they do show
that she has grown more sole to protect the coffin bone. She is doing really
well right now and is a lot more mobile. 2/20/03 She is doing great right now and we are keeping her feet trimmed every three weeks and that is making a big difference. We may try and have Gerry do the next round of stuff. We still have the mold compound and he feels pretty confident to go ahead with it. Thanks so much. I think it could be a good start for us to take over. 12/20/03 By
the way, Tresi is doing wonderfully. Thanks
for everything you did for her. It is just amazing how well she is
doing. We
would love to have you stop in when you are down
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Note: Installed founder forms on "Baby", both front hooves on Sept 14,1999. From: William Shutt Date: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 11:01 AM OUR VET IS CHRIS OMALLEY, I'LL HAVE TO GET YOU HIS NUMBER. BABY IS DOING WELL, WITH THE RAIN WE HAVE PUT "OREO", HER SISTER, IN THE STALL WITH HER. I THINK THIS HAS ALSO HELPED HER FEEL BETTER, SHE DOESN'T LIKE TO BE SOCIALLY ISOLATED. THE SHOES ARE STILL ON AND SHE IS ABLE TO WALK FREELY, I NOW HAVE TO CHASES HER TO GIVE HER HER MEDICINE. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, WE ENJOYED THE HELP YOU HAVE PROVIDED. WE WILL E-MAIL WITH ANY PROBLEMS. MARGARET >From: Christian D O'Malley Date: Sunday, September 26, 1999 8:49 PM David: I wanted to give you an update on "Baby", Bill's horse. She is doing great. She is walking without a problem thanks to your skills. I'm glad that Bill got you to come down. I'm eager to follow her over the next few months with xrays. I have told several of my colleages about your procedure. If I have a horse with a need I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks!! Chris >From: Christian D O'Malley Date: Monday, November 08, 1999 8:45 PM David: I was at Bill's over the weekend.(to see another horse). I will be doing some more xrays on Baby tom. (11/9). I'll let ya know the results. I am impressed with her recovery thus far. Chris >From: Christian D O'Malley Date: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 9:02 PM HI there. You will need to see the xrays. There is great improvement. After I took the films, I rasped some of the redundant toe down to the quarters. I think in 4-6 months she will be virtually "derotated" if she follows this current path. Chris >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.NOTE: The following horse foundered from being poisoned in New Zealand. Good morning, Hi David, Thank you for your concern. Beau is having a tough time at that moment he had an abcess on his right front foot last week that has healed and he was standing on it well yesterday but toda when we went to see him he now has an abces on his left front foot . He lay down a bit through last week so he will probably do that again this week, although not far from his food he lays where he can still lift his head to pull some hay from the net and chomp away. His appetite is good and he is having allsorts of extras in his feed and so his general condition is good just so much pain in his feet. his spirit is still high and when we go to see him we always take grass from home, lucerne hay and cut up carrots. He plays with us while he is eating them and puts his head in the bags we put them in and yanks them out with great gusto and smiles and he loves lots of petting and cuddles. He is still haaving lots of extras in his diet including all you have selected. His back new hooves have grown over halfway down and the old shell looks just about ready to come off both, his front growth is a little slower. Our vet says by the time these old shells have come off Beau will be a lot more comfortable. We wish sometimes we could fast forward the clock but this thing seems to have to run its course. Any furter suggestions would be gratefully received. thank you Yvonne Hi David, Sorry to bother you again but Beau seems to be getting over his abcesses but he is left with very soft soles on his front feet have you any suggestions to toughen them up.Apart from that he is doing well eating well and still playful and bright. He has nearly lost the old shell from his back feet and the new growth looks good his front feet are taking longer to grow. The guy who poisoned him is now being investigated by a government department ( Ministry of Ariculture and Forestry) so we are hopeful that although we may have to bring a civil suit we may get some money from him as this has proved to be rather expensive. Thank you for your continuing interest, Yvonne and Gary Gregory Hi Dave, we wanted to let you know that Beau has had a marked improvement this week. When we when too see him yesterday he was not only standing up ears pricked but also walking very well, taking himself out into the sun and chasing us around for the hay, carrots and grass we had brought him. He is not walking quickly but is obviously comfortable, his front feet have been abscessed but the swelling has now gone down and there must been well on the way to healing as he is not favouring them anymore his soles are starting too harden. His back hooves have improved remarkably the back right has a new hoof grown through and the hold on has come away completely the back left has mostly come away but we have chosen to let this take its course rather then forcing it. We are more and more optimistic of a full recovery and know that we would not be here without your help. We hope this email finds you well. Many thanks, Hi David , Another great big thank you .For the past two weeks since losng his last shell on his left fore leg Beau has put on heaps of condition and is spending most of his days on pasture. Then to top it off for the first time this morning he trotted for 150 metres he did a little jump before taking off so this seems to be a big mental step forward as he now knows he can coordinate his legs and move in a natural way . Thank you thank you thank you and God Bless you. Yvonne
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This one from a farrier who applied the forms without my training:
Good morning David: or I guess its getting close to noon where you are.
At any rate thought Id give you a quick up-date on the laminitic mare I used
your system on. I have intalled the system twice now. After the
first installation there was a dramatic increase in hoof growth. I
assume it was from within the hoof, as I saw negligible coronary band growth,
if such can be. I retrimmed the hoof at 4 weeks and reset the polymer (remelted
and reformed). Now 3 weeks later I see about 3/16 of an inch of new
coronary band growth. The exciting thing is that the growth ring around
the sides of the hoof are wider (thicker) than the hoof wall below it.
Just what you told me and what we hoped for. I look forward to the growth ring
at the anterior/dorsal (front ) of the hoof in the future. As it stands
the front of the hoof becomes more "slippered" as the hoof grows,
even thought I dress it to remove the dish and dead hoof. Should I leave
it if I am 45 degreeing the solar side of the hoof also? The mare is
still walking very stilted but she is walking to and from those things that
interest her and is not lying down any more than would be expected. She
is in a 40x40. Should I let her out into a 100x100. She would be
with a weanling and another 5 yr.old mare (beta), who she has been penned in
before. The area is 50% hilly in slope. what do ya think? Let
me know when you've got the time. I appreciate all that you have done
for me. Thanks.
Tim
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 12:42 PM
Good morning David: or I guess its getting close to noon where you
are. At any rate thought Id give you a quick up-date on the laminitic mare I
used your system on. I have intalled the system twice now. After
the first installation there was a dramatic increase in hoof growth. I
assume it was from within the hoof, as I saw negligible coronary band
growth, if such can be. I retrimmed the hoof at 4 weeks and reset the
polymer (remelted and reformed). Now 3 weeks later I see about 3/16 of
an inch of new coronary band growth. The exciting thing is that the
growth ring around the sides of the hoof are wider (thicker) than the hoof
wall below it. Just what you told me and what we hoped for. I look
forward to the growth ring at the anterior/dorsal (front ) of the hoof in
the future. As it stands the front of the hoof becomes more "slippered"
as the hoof grows, even thought I dress it to remove the dish and dead hoof.
Should I leave it if I am 45 degreeing the solar side of the hoof also?
The mare is still walking very stilted but she is walking to and from those
things that interest her and is not lying down any more than would be
expected. She is in a 40x40. Should I let her out into a
100x100. She would be with a weanling and another 5 yr.old mare
(beta), who she has been penned in before. The area is 50% hilly in
slope. what do ya think? Let me know when you've got the time.
I appreciate all that you have done for me. Thanks.
Tim
Hi David: thanks for getting back to me. I reformed the polymer because this time when I took off the polymer mold the mare's heels had grown so much that I had to trim them down (de-rotate the hoof to coin a phrase). I did not trim her the first time, as I had trimmed her about 3-4 weeks before I found your product. So the polymer's projections into the heel sulci were too long to fit into the new, less deep sulci of her trimmed heel. She is club footed on both hooves. Her sole gained no concavity, however it did thicken at the apex of her frog where the coffin bone had poked thru before and the same on the other foot. The bars of both feet are molded into an indistinguishable sole mass and I have not touched that, except at the anterior end of the solar surface where I 45'd the toe. As you said, that is not attached anyway, and in her case the sole if very pithy and decomposed. Im sure she has some form of "white line" and I treat it with a variety of topical products that are supposed to do the job, but of course haven't at this point. I have seen some improvement on the lateral side of the hoof whose coffin bone did not poke thru the sole. I attribute this to new found blood supply and a different support mode than the hoof wall and a shoe. I was warned when I first got this mare that I could not soak her foot and was to keep the hoof capsule as dry as possible, so I haven't used some of the more aggressive white line treatments ( Clean Trax, etc....) If you have any suggestions, please feel free to pass them on. The picture you sent me is 90% better than this mare. I don’t know how long your horse had been foundered but my mare is going on 3 years in this state and as a result has a severely distorted hoof capsule. The farrier who "gave" me the horse, did not believe in touching the dorsal hoof wall of foundered horses (?????), however, he had no problem rasping a healthy foot to the laminae. Go figure. At any rate, I let the mare into the bigger pen this morning after getting your response and will try to do that more often. As this mare continues to be alert and inquisitive and very willing to endure these treatments and seems to move well enough with this constant sole pressure (who would have thought :>)?) and has made consistent improvement in the quality and quantity of at least some of her sole area, I think you and I are on the right track. I hope so for this mare's sake. Thanks again. I'll try to get it all together and take some pictures to send to you. I have some from when I first got her somewhere but I'll have to find them. So talk to you again. Tim
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- he came right up when it
was hay time. You can tell he feels much better. He enjoys being a pasture puppy
- glad to be out of a stall.