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Location: washington | Anybody ever use Vettec hoof protection? It works in place of pads if you're riding on rocky terrain and lasts 2-3 weeks. They also make stuff to help build up a damaged hoof, stuff for thrush, etc but I was asking specifically about the product used to protect the foot on rocky rides. |
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Location: Barnesville, Ga. | I used it on a mare about 4 years ago that had foundered previsouly and was extremely flat footed. It was expensive at the time and had to applied very carefully. It did work, but I ended up going with a wedge shoe instead which served my mare better. I know other folks who highly recommend it; they say it's like Nike shoes for horses. |
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Location: Missouri | Their products work very well, we've used them a lot. What still amazes me, is the fact that the sole is tougher after you remove the VEttec pad than it was before you applied them. We have repaired major accidents with their products and been able to continue using horses that would have otherwise been out of service for months.
Do follow the directions carefully, failure to do so can result in a poor application that will not last, and/or do the job it was meant to do.
Depending upon the amount of protection you need, the other product that is far less expensive is the Kerotex, Hoof Hardener. It doesn't not provide the immediate protection like the Vettec products, but is an in between solution. |
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Location: Gallatin, TN | I have heard the Kerotex has formaldyhde in it and that it is very carcenogenic. Has anyone else heard that? Thanks, JacciB
Edited by JacciB 2008-09-10 10:14 AM
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Location: Arkansas | We have customers that we are utilizing both the Vettec line and the Equilox line of products for race horses and show horses, as well as trail horses. These products all work quite well, you do need to use the right product for the right application, and the hoof prep is critical to a good outcome. Of course a hoof that is well balanced with proper breakover and no rotation is a big help! One thing, with any product, you do not want to cover and seal off infection such as an abcess etc. |
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Location: North of Detroit, MI | Originally written by JacciB on 2008-09-10 11:10 AM I have heard the Kerotex has formaldyhde in it and that it is very carcenogenic. Has anyone else heard that? Thanks, JacciB Many hoof products contain formalyn - a type of formaldyhde. When you read the product directions it advises you to wear rubber gloves and not let it contact your skin. Hoof products have used formalyn for many years. The amount that is in the products is minimal. Applying the Keratex Hoof Hardener to the sole and the outer hoof is fairly easy. It's a thin liquid that brushes on easily. I don't usually use gloves as my horse stands still for me. Keratex has many other products. I'm sure their website would be quite informative keratex.com |
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