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| Happy Halloween, No Laminitis! Conference,Congress Wrap Up |
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| It’s a busy week in the Soft Ride world! We just got home from our incredible time at the All American Quarter Horse Congress — thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to talk hoof care and share your horses’ stories, scroll on to see a few of the Soft Ride sightings around the Ohio State Fairgrounds!
Today kicks off the Virtual No Laminitis! Conference, where leading veterinarians and farriers will be sharing the latest research on equine comfort and prevention. We’re proud to be part of the conversation on how to keep horses moving their best.
And since it’s Halloween, here’s your friendly reminder: save the sugar for yourself, not your horse! A few extra treats shouldn't hurt, but moderation keeps your horse happy, sound, and ready for the next show.
See you at the show, The Soft Ride Team |
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| | The 2025 No Laminitis! Conference (October 31 – November 2, 2025) is being hosted by the ECIR Group and is conducted entirely online via Zoom. Over the three-day period attendees will hear from leading researchers and clinicians about topics like hyperinsulinemia, early detection of endocrine disorders, hoof anatomy and loading, nutrition in metabolic disease, and most importantly — prevention of laminitis in horses.
Take Home Points from the Conference:
Early Detection & Endocrine Health: New findings on recognizing early signs of PPID and managing insulin resistance to prevent laminitis before it starts.
Nutrition & Metabolic Management: Research into how diet, mineral balance, and carbohydrate content in grasses affect hyperinsulinemia and hoof health.
Hoof Function & Anatomy: Fresh insights into how hoof loading, growth, and circulation influence long-term soundness.
Soft Ride is proud to be a sponsoring partner of the conference, because we believe strongly in advancing research and practical solutions to help keep horses sound, comfortable, and laminitis-free. We’re committed to supporting the ongoing education and science that empowers horse owners and professionals to proactively care for their horses’ welfare. |
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| | Soft Ride Sightings at Congress |
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| From the barns to the warm-up ring, we’ve loved spotting so many horses in Soft Ride boots this year! Here are a few of the riders we’ve seen keeping their horses happy and sound at Congress. |
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| McKenna and Jewel - Barrel Racing
"It's so important to me that she stays comfortable while we're here!" |
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| Brad Jewett and Jackie Marlow with Mug Shott - Hunter Under Saddle
“I’ve been using Soft Rides for ten years with my old horse and now him, we love them!” |
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| Sabrina Littrell and Cruize (Speedy) - Amateur Trail and Western Riding |
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| We caught Harley Huff and A Heart Like Hers (Bella) in Soft Ride Boots for another warm up, but this week they're 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress L1 Horse Non Pro Western Horsemanship Champions |
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| Tenlee Woodbury and Willow racing 14-18 Barrels |
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| Tyler and Willie - Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
"We love Soft Rides!" |
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| Beate Schueppel and Talkinaboutmymachine (Carson) - Showmanship, Horsemanship and Trail
“We love our Soft Rides, we use them at every show and always keep and extra pair.” |
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| Lauren Hals and Kylee Williams with Designer Chic (Vinny) |
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| Lindsay and Ellie - Hunter Under Saddle |
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| Emma and Robin - Amateur Trail
"We love the Soft Rides, we use them on every horse at ever show."
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| Suzanne Duquette and Better Have An Alibi (Rags) 4th in Senior Hunter Under Saddle, and showing 15-18 Hunter Under Saddle and Futurity Hunter Under Saddle |
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| | Soft Ride Boots and Stories Everywhere You Look! |
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| | “My husband got me Soft Ride Boots for my first horse and they make him feel so much better at the rodeos, so I obviously had to get boots for my new horse too!” |
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| | “We had them for my wife’s old gelding. He was a good horse and we showed him a lot. At home he was fine but when we got to the shows he’d get sore, and if you threw him in the Soft Ride Boots, then you could take him in four or five classes and he’d do great, but if he didn’t have the boots he couldn’t get through one. It was amazing what a difference they made in his comfort.” |
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| | “The story of our Soft Rides is when she won reserve champion she didn’t want the jacket and she didn’t want the buckle, she wanted Soft Ride Boots for her horse, and this was her heart horse. We put them on the fronts and the backs so she was protected all the way around, and she never went to a show without them.” |
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| | “She unloaded so, so sore, and she was completely stocked up from the trip. My very first stop at the show was Soft Ride boots- like I haven’t even changed my shirt since yesterday- but I got boots on her and she immediately started moving better, and within an hour she was back to her regular self and we’re ready to show.” |
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| No Laminitis! Digital Conference |
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| The 2025 NO Laminitis! Conference, hosted virtually by the ECIR Group from October 31 to November 2, brings together leading experts to discuss the latest research and treatment strategies for equine metabolic disorders, particularly PPID, EMS, and laminitis. Featured speakers include Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Elaine Norton, and Dr. Robert Bowker, covering topics such as pergolide dosing, obesity-related laminitis risk, hoof biomechanics, nutrition, and emerging therapies like SGLT-2 inhibitors. The conference blends endocrinology, hoof science, and practical management tools to support veterinarians and horse owners in improving equine health.
Event Information: October 31 – November 2, 2025
Location: Virtual Conference (hosted online via Zoom)
Contact Info: Email: info@ecirhorse.org
Website: https://www.nolaminitis.org
Hosted by: The ECIR Group (Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group Inc.)
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| American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention |
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| The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention, taking place December 6–10, 2025 in Denver, is the world’s largest gathering of equine veterinarians, offering over 100 hours of CE through lectures, case-based forums, and interactive sessions. The program features a diverse range of topics—such as lameness and rehabilitation, surgery, dentistry, sports medicine, reproduction, diagnostic imaging, infectious and non‑infectious diseases, and business‑practice life subjects like wellness, ethics, and social license. Highlighted speakers include renowned presenters such as orthobiologics expert Dr. Lisa Fortier delivering the state‑of‑the‑art Milne lecture, a keynote by Temple Grandin, and sessions led by imaging, lameness, and practice management authorities like Natasha Werpy, Hilary Clayton, and others.
Event Information:
Soft Ride Booth - 2351
December 6-10 Location: Denver, CO
Colorado Convention Center Exhibit Halls ABC Phone: (859)233-0147 Fax: (859)233-1968 Email: aaepoffice@aaep.org
Visit for More Information: https://convention.aaep.org/ |
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| We LOVE hearing from our customers and getting updates on how your horses are doing! Please send us your story and a photo of your horse in their Soft Ride products for a chance to be featured on our social media, in an upcoming issue of our newsletter, and to be entered in a Soft Ride giveaway!
Email us here: socialmedia@srboots.com Tag us on Facebook: Soft Ride Equine Comfort Boots Instagram: @soft.ride |
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| 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." |
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