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Discussion on Simple Boot
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Member:
Leilani
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Posted on Friday, Mar 3, 2006 - 5:19 pm:
I called Old Mac's today for some clarification on sizing for my younger mare and they told me that they are no longer Old Mac's but Simple Boot. Does anyone have any knowledge of this boot? I logged onto simpleboot.com and the boot looks much simpler and cheaper. Thanks. Leilani
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Mar 4, 2006 - 2:55 pm:
Hello Leilani,
I cannot find a www.simpleboot.com.
DrO
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Member:
Alden
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2006 - 10:27 am:
DrO
Simpleboot.com is redirected here: https://www.cavallo-inc.com/
Maybe your browser isn't following the redirect.
This boots look pretty good, I may have to try a pair.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
Hwood
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2006 - 11:15 am:
No kidding, Alden. The horse boots look great.
The description says that the inner rim of the boot takes pressure off of the hoof's sole, so in the case of laminitis, wouldn't there need to be some foam or other packing added?
Actually, I'm sold on their "people" boots . . . I'm in the market for a new pair of all-around riding/mucking shoes, and Cavallo's look like "Blundies" only more cushy. If the anti-bacterial, foam insoles are anything like the foam in the CROCS I just got at the World Farm Show, then I can't imagine anything more comfortable for working or riding.
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Member:
Hwood
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2006 - 11:31 am:
Also . . . really appreciate their discussion of a healthy horse and healthy hoof function . . . goes right along with what I've been learning and practicing the past few years with the natural trimming techniques advocated by farrier Pete Ramey.
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Member:
Mrose
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Posted on Sunday, Mar 5, 2006 - 11:38 am:
Alden, thanks for posting that site. The boots do look great. I currently have my lame Little Bit in a pair of boots, which have helped him a lot; but I like the look of these much better so will be ordering him a pair.
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Member:
Cpacer
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Posted on Monday, Mar 6, 2006 - 9:26 am:
I sure like those saddle pads too. I'm confused about the boot though with it's build in rim, I thought part of the barefoot idea was to relieve the walls from taking all the pressure and dispersing it across the whole foot/sole-?? Old Mac's stopped making the wall elevator inserts that I used to swear by after a too short trim--thought that might be why.
Old Mac's have a new boot for '06 with many improvements made over the previous model, it looks much sportier, less bulk, and more research into the traction system.
just as an FYI, Old Mac's was purchased by EasyCare the makers of EasyBoot last year.
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Member:
Mrose
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Posted on Monday, Mar 6, 2006 - 11:25 am:
The ones I have on Little Bit are Davis boots, which are the only ones I could find locally & I wanted some right away. They also have the built up rim inside. Although I'm thinking I'll send for some of the Cavallos, I'd first be interested in hearing the comments regarding the built up rims.
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Member:
Alden
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Posted on Monday, Mar 6, 2006 - 7:27 pm:
CP, I think the rim they are talking about is the way the sole is built and not the inside of the boot. But I don't have a pair yet so I don't know for sure.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
Mrose
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Posted on Monday, Mar 6, 2006 - 8:19 pm:
On the Davis boots I'm currently using, there is a rim built up on the inside of the boot, but it is softer than the harder rubber on the outside sole and I think is cushioning.
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Member:
Kthorse
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Posted on Friday, Aug 11, 2006 - 5:42 pm:
I just found out that the couple who made the old macs divorced. The wife took the pattern and made the simple boot. Its almost the same as the old mac but easier and less chance of rubs. So they should be a great boot I just ordered them.
Katrina
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Member:
annes
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 - 2:58 pm:
I am bringing up this old discussion about the Cavallo Simple Boot. I have read everything I can find about all the different boots and have narrowed it down to this boot. I want to use them on fronts only to trail ride one of my tender footed (barefoot) horses. Several had ordered these boots in the above discussions and I was wondering how the Simple Boot worked out. My horse is being trimmed this weekend and I want to measure and order next week. Thanks for any recent input.
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Member:
alden
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 - 7:37 pm:
Ann,
I like them for the most part, but I found situations were they didn't work well. The construction is good and they last a long time, I have several pairs around here with a lot of miles on them.
Where they don't work well. NATRC rules don't allow for covering the coronet band, so don't expect to use the boot for competitive trail riding. I don't know if endurance riding has similar rules or not.
Deep mud was a problem because small pebbles got inside and my horse like that less than being bare foot  The boot did stay on even in the worst mud (ie halfway to the knees stuff  )
And cheat grass seeds got into the Velcro. This never resulted in a lost boot but was a pain in the rear.
Good day,
Alden
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Member:
leilani
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 - 11:32 pm:
Hi Ann,
I still prefer the EasyCare Bare boot. I have used them for 2 years now and with a little bit of customizing (duct tape, etc.), I have had no problems. Leilani
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Moderator:
DrO
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Posted on Friday, Aug 8, 2008 - 6:29 am:
If there is anything I have learned about boots it is that every horse's individual foot shape, foot size, and different way of going makes choosing the best boot for a particular horses a bit of trial and error. This is after having owned dozens of boots in several models of Easy Boot and Old Macs and fitting them to about 8 different horses. In short the best boot for your horse will be a bit of a trial and error.
DrO
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Member:
annes
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Posted on Friday, Aug 8, 2008 - 11:28 am:
Thanks everyone for your input. I am really looking forward to riding him without having to avoid gravel roads and rocky areas.
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