Anyone used Sole Gaurd?

missa · 09-14-2008, 11:26 PM

I was reading on Sole Gaurd. It sounds like it might be a viable option for two of my horses. Has anyone used it? What did you think of it?

redboy · 09-15-2008, 04:22 PM

Is that a spray on hoof harden/shield?? I just had a friend mention something to me today about a spray on that she read about in Horse Illustrated.
Just wondering if thats it? Thanks, RB

missa · 09-15-2008, 04:31 PM

This is a double tube stuff. Looks like an epoxy tube mix. Supposed to mix it then squirt it onto the sole and frog of the hoof but not past the white line on the hoof. Supposed to last about three weeks and be a alternative to shoes.

redboy · 09-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Hummm, not sure about that. This sounded like something else.
Sorry, I'm no help

. RB

Sirita_88 · 09-15-2008, 04:51 PM

Lookes messy. With all the prep and only lasts 3 weeks are you going to get the farrier out every three weeks to put it on? I would be totally afraid to trim the sole myself every 3 weeks. Why not just put shoes on?

missa · 09-15-2008, 06:04 PM

I have been putting shoes on the ones I ride often. I was thinking this would be good for over the winter when I don't ride that often to want to keep shoes on constantly, so I could put this on if I decided to ride. I am just looking for an alternative for "spot" rides.

Freedomnchrist · 09-16-2008, 10:07 AM

There are those who swear by the boots that you can take on and off......maybe that could help?

missa · 09-16-2008, 10:51 AM

I have looked into them but don't feel they would work well for me. Every set I have seen someone use has broken, come off multiple times on the trail, or rubbed their horse. I wouldn't mind using boots if I could find some decent ones.

fishing_trex · 09-23-2008, 02:12 PM

The Sole-Guard (I assume you are talking about the Vettec stuff) isn't that difficult to use (you can do it yourself) but you have to be careful that the sole is clean and dry (a hair dryer can help). You have to be careful not to put in too much or it can actually bruise the sole (if it is "bulged out" on the bottom).

My horse has thrush issues, and even though the company told me this stuff has a thrush preventative, I was a little worried. I opted for Easycare Epics instead. Haven't had a bit of problems with rubbing (they sit below the hairline) or loss.

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09-14-2008, 11:26 PM
missa Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 901	Anyone used Sole Gaurd? I was reading on Sole Gaurd. It sounds like it might be a viable option for two of my horses. Has anyone used it? What did you think of it? __________________ Rainbow-93 grey arab mare, Ruby- 01 black bay morgan x mare, Moon- 08 grey arab x colt, Freedom-07 bay mustang filly, Sammy-02 grey mustang gelding, Joe-06 black MFT gelding

09-15-2008, 04:22 PM
redboy Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 1,204	Is that a spray on hoof harden/shield?? I just had a friend mention something to me today about a spray on that she read about in Horse Illustrated. Just wondering if thats it? Thanks, RB

09-15-2008, 04:31 PM
missa Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 901	This is a double tube stuff. Looks like an epoxy tube mix. Supposed to mix it then squirt it onto the sole and frog of the hoof but not past the white line on the hoof. Supposed to last about three weeks and be a alternative to shoes. __________________ Rainbow-93 grey arab mare, Ruby- 01 black bay morgan x mare, Moon- 08 grey arab x colt, Freedom-07 bay mustang filly, Sammy-02 grey mustang gelding, Joe-06 black MFT gelding

09-15-2008, 04:37 PM
redboy Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 1,204	Hummm, not sure about that. This sounded like something else. Sorry, I'm no help. RB

09-15-2008, 04:51 PM
Sirita_88 Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 1,391	Lookes messy. With all the prep and only lasts 3 weeks are you going to get the farrier out every three weeks to put it on? I would be totally afraid to trim the sole myself every 3 weeks. Why not just put shoes on? __________________ Paradise Performance Horses. http://www.freewebs.com/paradiseperformance/index.htm

09-15-2008, 06:04 PM
missa Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 901	I have been putting shoes on the ones I ride often. I was thinking this would be good for over the winter when I don't ride that often to want to keep shoes on constantly, so I could put this on if I decided to ride. I am just looking for an alternative for "spot" rides. __________________ Rainbow-93 grey arab mare, Ruby- 01 black bay morgan x mare, Moon- 08 grey arab x colt, Freedom-07 bay mustang filly, Sammy-02 grey mustang gelding, Joe-06 black MFT gelding

09-16-2008, 10:07 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	There are those who swear by the boots that you can take on and off......maybe that could help?

09-16-2008, 10:51 AM
missa Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 901	I have looked into them but don't feel they would work well for me. Every set I have seen someone use has broken, come off multiple times on the trail, or rubbed their horse. I wouldn't mind using boots if I could find some decent ones. __________________ Rainbow-93 grey arab mare, Ruby- 01 black bay morgan x mare, Moon- 08 grey arab x colt, Freedom-07 bay mustang filly, Sammy-02 grey mustang gelding, Joe-06 black MFT gelding

09-23-2008, 02:12 PM
fishing_trex Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,726	The Sole-Guard (I assume you are talking about the Vettec stuff) isn't that difficult to use (you can do it yourself) but you have to be careful that the sole is clean and dry (a hair dryer can help). You have to be careful not to put in too much or it can actually bruise the sole (if it is "bulged out" on the bottom). My horse has thrush issues, and even though the company told me this stuff has a thrush preventative, I was a little worried. I opted for Easycare Epics instead. Haven't had a bit of problems with rubbing (they sit below the hairline) or loss. __________________ -- There are two ways to slide easily through life -- to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways will save you from thinking.