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“Howdy, My name is Donna Griffiths and my mate’s name is Mal, an 11-year-old arab gelding. Together we compete mainly in endurance riding, but we have also been known to dabble in some show ring competitions now and again. In 2003 we started endurance riding again (after a spell with Navicular inflammation), but with Old Mac’s boots being our choice of hoof wear this time.

I have particularly enjoyed moments on the ride where other competitors are walking over rough rocky surfaces – and I just trot by. Another memorable moment was at a creek crossing and my fellow competitor being concerned about his horse slipping on the rocks, but it didn’t even cross my mind to be concerned. He then pointed out that it was okay for "yours has gumboots on". I had a bit of a laugh. I laughed even more so when a bit further on his horse overreached when the horse slipped a bit going down hill – half pulling off his metal shoe – having to then walk the rest of the distance (approx. 10 km). Of course I was home for a while before he got in!!

I believe we are the first to qualify in Old Mac’s Boots in Australia . We are currently having another spell for a shoulder injury, but when we come back it will be in Old Mac’s again."

- Donna Griffiths, Rowella , Tasmania , Australia