Soft Ride boots
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Cheri McDermott
My new veterinarian has recommended I get my laminitic horse some Soft Ride boots with the laminitic insert. Anyone have any experiences with these boots? They are $195.00 for the boots that come with a regular gel insert and the laminitic insert in an additional $90.00, so before buying these gems I'd like some feed back. Cheri in Florida. |
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kansteen5545@...
Hi Cheri -
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I had these boots for my horse after she foundered - but I found a level pad was best because that kept the coffin bone more ground parallel. They worked very well. I am not familiar with the laminitic insert - is it new? Karen Scarborough,ME May2014 ---- "cheripony@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote: My new veterinarian has recommended I get my laminitic horse some Soft Ride boots with the laminitic insert. Anyone have any experiences with these boots? They are $195.00 for the boots that come with a regular gel insert and the laminitic insert in an additional $90.00, so before buying these gems I'd like some feed back. |
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Cheri McDermott
Maybe that insert is new, I'm not sure because I am just having them for the first time. One thing I found out, don't use the website sizing chart as it is not correct any longer but is still on there. I called the company and spoke with Debbie, who was very helpful. |
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Hi Cheri
Soft Ride has been used by many many members over the years. The owner of the company is a big supporter of ECIR. There used to be a pad that raised the back half of the foot. I'm not seeing that on the web site but have not been there for some time. Reports have, in the main, been good for durability and easy of use of the boot. If by laminitic insert, you mean the wedge that supports the back half of the foot, you may or may not need that for your horse. Some horses find relief with the frog support, if their heels are dramatically lowered. It gives them time to relax into their new body positions and build soft tissue in the rear of the foot. You may not need the frog support at all. A lot of folks have cut up anti-fatigue mats from the big box stores to put in the boot. They need to be changed frequently. If you mean the rocker, you may not need that either. It is designed to ease break over. (I am simplifying) Most of that can be accomplished with the correct trim, a trim done to radiographs. See ecirhorse.org for more about about what I mean http://ecirhorse.org/index.php/ddt-overview/ddt-trim
To put it another way, the rocker will not overcome an incorrect trim. HTH Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR, PPID, equine nutrition, exercise and the foot. www.ECIRhorse.org Check out the FACTS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ECIRGroup Support the ECIR Group Inc., the nonprofit arm of the ECIR Group Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group Inc.
---In EquineCushings@..., <cheripony@...> wrote : My new veterinarian has recommended I get my laminitic horse some Soft Ride boots with the laminitic insert. Anyone have any experiences with these boots? They are $195.00 for the boots that come with a regular gel insert and the laminitic insert in an additional $90.00, so before buying these gems I'd like some feed back. Cheri in Florida. |
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Cheri - PS...some members have actually cut the frog support off the pad b/c it was hitting the horse in the wrong place and making them uncomfortable.
Each horse is different and it takes some observation as to what makes them feel best. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR, PPID, equine nutrition, exercise and the foot. www.ECIRhorse.org Check out the FACTS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ECIRGroup Support the ECIR Group Inc., the nonprofit arm of the ECIR Group Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance Group Inc.
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Lynne Nagahara <kenlynnenagaha@...>
I just had my mare in the Soft Ride boots for 3 weeks. They were a lifesaver!! They are expensive, but getting my mare through the period when she could not have shoes put on was worth every penny. They made her more comfortable and protected her hooves. Also, these can be put over shoes, so they are versatile if needed. I would not hesitate recommending these to get you through this period.
Lynne & Dani, Paso Robles, CA
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