Original Old Mac's are great for horses with wide hooves!
About Old Mac's Original
Multi Purpose Horse Boots™
Patented
Every Old Mac's horse boot has a unique high-tech performance outsole, incorporates the unique Hoof Suspension™ System. The specially developed Thermo Plastic Urethane (TPU) compound will minimize and help speed up recovery from concussion-related injuries. If your horse suffers from any of the following - Arthritis, Pedal bone fractures, Jarred shins, Navicular disease, Ringbone, Knee fractures, Laminitis (founder), Bruised soles or Hoof walls and Scalping from overreaching – an Old Mac's horse riding boot will benefit your horse. Aimed at improving your horse's soundess, well-being and performance, these boots will extend your horse's working life!
Offer your horse the necessary SUPPORT and CONFIDENCE needed during transportation and wear Old Mac’s Multi Purpose Horse Boots™. Using Old Mac's may also prevent injury to the coronet which impedes hoof wall growth and results in permanent scarring of the hoof wall
Old Mac’s will ELIMINATE the problem of your horse throwing a shoe - when you arrive at your destination no matter your discipline your horse will be ready to work. AVOID lower limb injuries. Old Mac’s PROTECT your horse from bulb and tendon damage, hoof wall & sole bruising. Old Mac’s exceptional traction will help PREVENT slipping on the loading ramp and offer increased confidence within a trailer. Please note that the use of boots over metal shoes voids the boot's wear warranty.
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Overview
EasyCare, Inc., in collaboration with Old Mac’s, has released a new and improved “Generation 2” Old Mac’s Multi-purpose Horse Boot™. Invented by Australian farrier David MacDonald, Old Mac’s were added to the EasyCare line in 2005.
Old Mac's inventor David MacDonald
The “G2” boot is a fine-tuned version of its popular predecessor, re-engineered for a sleeker look, better performance and greater longevity. One of its most positive features is a new tread pattern that provides aggressive traction while eliminating pressure on sensitive internal hoof structures. While traction is extremely important, very aggressive traction can inhibit a horse’s natural way of going and can increase stress on joints, tendons and upper extremities.
The G2 provides cushioning at the sole (the suspension system), while allowing the tread to “take hold” of the road or any other challenging surface. Another enhancement to the sole is the removal of the point at the toe. The G2 tread is rounded for a natural breakover, softening those hard miles that many horses travel in boots.
For horses whose hooves were too narrow to fit into the original Old Mac’s, there is good news! The shape of the sole on the G2 is different than the original--slightly more long than wide. This is an important feature that will allow more horses to wear the boots comfortably and securely. For die-hard Old Mac’s users, the original boots are still available.
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Old Mac’s and Old Mac's Generation 2 Differences
- The G2 has a new tread pattern that provides aggressive traction while eliminating pressure on sensitive internal hoof structures. While traction is extremely important, very aggressive traction can inhibit a horse’s natural way of going, and can increase stress on joints, tendons and upper extremities.
- Another enhancement of the sole is the removal of the point at the toe. The G2 tread is rounded for a natural breakover, softening the miles and miles of riding you’ll do in your boots.
- For horses whose hooves were too narrow to fit into the Old Mac’s there is good news! The shape of the sole on the G2 is different that the original. The new shape is slightly longer than wide, and will fit a greater percentage of horse’s feet. This is an important feature that will allow more horses to wear the boots comfortably and without inserts.
- Along with the new shapes comes new sizing. You will have to carefully measure and review the new charts in order to fit your new boots.
- By integrating the side flaps into the sole and adding a front protective shield, Old Mac’s has made the G2 more stylish and streamlined. The side flap integration narrows the boot, and reduces the amount of bulk over the foot,
- The new Front Protective Shield prevents wear at the front of the boot.
- The rear of the boot is now integrated into the sole. This design change strengthens the rear of the boot and eliminates the possibility of fitting the boot on a hoof that is too long. In addition the rivets have been removed which could cause irritation to the frog area
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A few reasons to get your 'best friend' into Old Mac's Multi Purpose Horse Boots™