I got the chance to catch part of the Horse Expo this weekend - the Trail Boss and I went on a mission: to scope out some hoof boots for Porsche:
We headed to the Renegade Boot booth to check them out in person. I asked the gal a TON of questions, about fit, etc. I haven't had the best of luck getting EZ-boots that fit well - they tend to slip off on circles and at a gallop....no bueno. She's also kinda in-between sizes...
We actually got to see the boot in action in the cowboy dressage competition - the horse wearing them was moving well - so pretty sure we'll give these a try!
I also wanted to go to the Masterson Method demo - mostly skeptical, but kinda curious to see if it might be helpful for either of the girls. Jim went over the basics - there are some great videos he has online if you wanna see too:
and I gotta say, if seeing is believing, the tense, nervous OTTB he used as the demo horse totally relaxed by the end of the 1hr. session. (and I know that ain't easy LOL) So I thought I'd give it a go on Tesla....
She totally LOVED it. she relaxed and then cocked her hip as I brushed my fingers over her back and hips. Her ears were on me the whole time, and her lower lip went droopy.
So, I'll give it a go, and see how she does - she definitely is enjoying the attention/bonding time, and it will be fun to see if it helps with relaxation/performance as well.
Has anyone tried the Renegade Boots or the Masterson Method?
Did they work for you??
We headed to the Renegade Boot booth to check them out in person. I asked the gal a TON of questions, about fit, etc. I haven't had the best of luck getting EZ-boots that fit well - they tend to slip off on circles and at a gallop....no bueno. She's also kinda in-between sizes...
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We actually got to see the boot in action in the cowboy dressage competition - the horse wearing them was moving well - so pretty sure we'll give these a try!
I also wanted to go to the Masterson Method demo - mostly skeptical, but kinda curious to see if it might be helpful for either of the girls. Jim went over the basics - there are some great videos he has online if you wanna see too:
and I gotta say, if seeing is believing, the tense, nervous OTTB he used as the demo horse totally relaxed by the end of the 1hr. session. (and I know that ain't easy LOL) So I thought I'd give it a go on Tesla....
She totally LOVED it. she relaxed and then cocked her hip as I brushed my fingers over her back and hips. Her ears were on me the whole time, and her lower lip went droopy.
So, I'll give it a go, and see how she does - she definitely is enjoying the attention/bonding time, and it will be fun to see if it helps with relaxation/performance as well.
Has anyone tried the Renegade Boots or the Masterson Method?
Did they work for you??
Yes! I use Renegades on Confetti for competitions or training rides when I can be bothered to boot. I'm no expert, but I have several years of fitting and troubleshooting practice for the silly horse. As long as I keep her hoof from getting too big or too flared, I've had success. Which is to say: we've struggled, but usually I understand why, and I still like the boots.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear they work for you & Fetti!
DeleteDo you know what size/style you're aiming for with Porsche? Happy to bring mine on over for experimentation if you think it'd be helpful!
DeleteI gotta measure her feet with the tape measure :)
DeleteLove the Masterson Method. I went to a weekend clinic a year or so ago, and it was very enlightening. Even the easiest of his methods have helped my horses. I don't always remember to use it regularly, but every time I give it a try I'm amazed at the results.
ReplyDeleteI have experience with neither, but am looking forward to seeing how it affects Tesla!!
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