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What
is a hoof abscess? |
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A hoof abscess is defined as
a "bacterial infection in the sensitive structures
of the horse's hoof.1 Clinical signs
of a hoof abscess include sudden, extreme lameness
and pain. Other signs include a hoof wall that is
hot to the touch, an increased digital pulse, and,
if the condition progresses, the breaking out of
an abscess at the coronary band or bulb of the heel."2
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2 The Horse (www.TheHorse.com), Hoof Abscesses,
April 2000 www.THEHORSE.com |
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Can
my horse be turned out with the HOOFix Treatment
Boot on? |
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We do not recommend that a
horse be turned out while wearing the HOOFix Treatment Boot.
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How long will the HOOFix Treatment Boot last? |
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The HOOFix Treatment Boot is designed to last through
the course of an abscess - approximately 5-7 days - without a shoe.
However, individual wear will vary, depending on the horse
and the bedding. |
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What can I do if the HOOFix
Treatment Boot turns? |
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First, make certain that some of the cohesive flexible bandage is on the bottom of the barrier bag.
Second, the HOOFix Treatment Boot is designed for an "average" size hoof. If your horse's hoof is a bit smaller, you can add a bit of cotton to the front toe of the HOOFix Treatment Boot to minimize turning. |
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What size hoof do
HOOFix Boots fit? |
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Approximately 75% of horses
can wear a HOOFix 'Regular Horse' size.
The HOOFix
Treatment Boot (also included in the HOOFix Abscess
Kit) is sized a bit larger to accommodate poultice
and some bandaging.
The HOOFix Emergency
Trail Boot and the HOOFix Emergency Boot are true-to-size boots.
Measure your horse’s hoof, width and length.
Compare your measurement to the approximate
measurements for boots to select the correct size.
Remember our HOOFix boots are fabric boots, so sizes
will vary slightly and do not have to be an exact
fit for your horse’s hoof:
HOOFix Treatment Boot:
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Medium Pony: 4-1/2” wide X 5-1/4 “ long
Regular Horse: 5-3/4” wide X 6-1/2” long
Large Horse: 6-1/2 “ wide X 6-3/4 “ long
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HOOFix Emergency Boot and Emergency Trail Boot:
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Small Horse: 5” wide X 6” long
Regular Horse: 5-1/2” wide X 6-1/2” long
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2 |
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| HOOFix Abscess Kit |
Medium Pony |
Medium Pony |
N/A |
Regular Horse |
Regular Horse |
Large Horse |
| HOOFix Treatment Boot |
Medium Pony |
Medium Pony |
N/A |
Regular Horse |
Regular Horse |
Large Horse |
| HOOFix Emergency Trail Boot |
N/A |
N/A |
Small Horse |
Small Horse |
Regular Horse |
N/A |
| HOOFix Emergency Boot |
N/A |
N/A |
Small Horse |
Small Horse |
Regular Horse |
N/A |
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What if the HOOFix Emergency Trail Boot turns on my horse's hoof? |
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Depending on the shape of your horse's hoof, the Trail Boot may turn on your horse's hoof. There is no need to worry about this, as the Trail Boot is lined in the inside all the way around with a super strong high-tech fabric, so wear should not be affected significantly. |
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Will the HOOFix Emergency Trail Boot really stay on? |
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Our testers have worn the boot in a variety of footing conditions ... hard, dry ground, soft footing, up and down hills, high grass, mud and through streams .. and the Trail Boot stayed on. |
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What is the difference between the HOOFix Emergency Trail Boot,
the HOOFix Emergency Boot, and the HOOFix Treatment
Boot? |
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The HOOFix Emergency Trail
Boot and the HOOFix Emergency Boot are both 'spare
tire' boots to be used in any emergency when a horse
loses a shoe. They are not a permanent shoe
replacement, but designed to help protect your
horse's hoof should you lose a shoe away from the
barn. The HOOFix Emergency Trail Boot comes
with a carrying pouch, a hoof pick, and a pastern
band. The HOOFix Emergency Boot comes with 2
pastern bands. The HOOFix Treatment Boot is to
be used to help protect the hoof during treatment
and designed for horses on stall rest. |
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What is the difference between the Equine Scents
Hand Creams and
the Body Lotions? |
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Equine Scents Hand Creams
are very rich, thick creams enhanced with Shea
Butter to soften, moisturize and calm your skin.
Equine Scents Body Lotions are slightly lighter than
the Hand Creams, and are enhanced with Aloe Vera and
Chamomile to nourish and moisturize ... for use all
over your body. |
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