We hope all our clients had a very happy Mother’s Day!

Foaling Season and Hoof Pain

When a Little Pampering is Due

Foaling season brings a spike in sore footed broodmares. By applying Soft Ride Gel Comfort Boots, mares may experience better mobility.

We’re in the midst of foaling season and with that comes a spike in sore footed broodmares. The extra weight of pregnancy, especially in mares with a history of lameness, thin soles, or laminitis, can cause inflammation and acute pain.

Soft-Ride’s raised gel orthotic insert reduces tension on the deep digital flexor tendon and cushions the hoof during impact with the ground. The rolled toe of the boot eases the breakover strain, and velcro straps allow for easy application. Applying Soft-Ride comfort boots as a preventative care measure helps reduce the chances of discomfort and injury.

Learn more about using Soft-Ride boots for paddock protection.

Soft-Ride on the Road

• Lameness Evaluation
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Therapeutic Shoeing including using SoftRider shoes
• Advances in Podiatry Research and Treatment

Event Information:

When
June 22, 2023 to June 24, 2023

Where
Spy Coast Farm
3700 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

This meeting is currently full and a wait list has been started. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please contact Kristin Walker at kwalker@aaep.org.

An Edit from our Last Newsletter: Focus on Laminitis

Saved by Soft-Ride

“I wanted to reach out and thank you for developing and making the Soft-Ride boots! I have a 16 year old, retired warmblood cross. He has an old fetlock injury but is otherwise pasture sound and always a little frisky. He has had some footsoreness this year and he chipped his front feet very low. He was so sore he wasn't even leaving his stall or excited to go out. His legs also started to stock up for the first time ever."

"My friend recommended your boots and I am so happy I ordered them. I had some luck with packing his feet, wrapping and surpassing, and foam pads, but not even close to the same results. As soon as the Soft-Ride boots went on he started licking and chewing and wanted to go out to graze. The tension in his face was gone immediately and the swelling in his legs was gone by the next morning. The difference in soundness is incredible! Thank you for making my horse happy so I can be happy!”

- Brooks, Massachusetts USA

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Soft-Ride Mission

As we continue our drive to keep your horse on his feet, we've received more than 15 patents, ship to over 50 countries, and work with more than 6,000 veterinarians around the world, as well as every veterinarian school in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. And with horse owners from every discipline using our products, we can safely and proudly say, "The best in the world rely on Soft-Ride."