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I am a mounted police officer and have been using the same set of Old Mac G2 boots for the past year. When the boots were new, they wore on the bulbs of his hooves if I kept them on too long. Once they broke in, however, he could keep them on for extended periods of time with no problems…(read more)

In March 2007 I rescued a little mare who was 16 years old, foundered, and neglected. The poor girl was in pain and her feet were horrible. The first few days she was on bute and in Old Macs with pads inside, and she was immediately more comfortable…(read more)

Sonny is my beloved retired western pleasure horse who has owned me for over 20 years. One morning in the fall of 2007, I went to turn him out and I discovered he could not move an inch. He was completely lame. Through a Google search, I was able to learn about Pete Ramey and Gene Ovnicek barefoot trimming techinques and the use of Easyboots for foundering horses… (read more)

Georgie Porgie is a 23yo Welsh pony who foundered about 3months ago. After the initial dramatic hoof trimming and bandaging, he was extremely tenderfooted and walked slowly and gingerly on his soles, head down, examining every potential bump in his path--not a happy camper… (read more)

I have been using Old Mac's for years now. It has saved me from having to retire my 23 year old Arab/Saddlebred cross, who foundered about 3 years ago … (read more)

The Old Macs are the best boots I've tried. They have not slipped, fallen off, been stepped off or caused any pain for my gelding. He is so happy to go out and ride now. Rocks are no longer a problem for him… (read more)

I run a horse program for at risk and disabled kids. I started using old Mac's about 12 years ago, when not very many people even knew about them… (read more)

I tried the Old Mac's G2 today and I must say I'm impressed!… (read more)

A horse took center stage at the Opening Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006. For the first time in the history of the Games, a horse was involved in the act of lighting the cauldron. Final torchbearer Sheik Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani (fitted in Old Mac's) cantered up a steep ramp the height of the stadium to light the flame… (read more)

Devastation can occur in an instant. I found this out the hard way when what was supposed to be a joyous occasion quickly became a nightmare. My young, soon to be next competition horse recently gave birth to a very large filly. All had gone well with the foaling but joy quickly turned to fear when mom failed to pass the placenta in a timely manner… (read more)

I am a natural horsemanship trainer, and I highly recommend all of your products. I was taught using very traditional horse-keeping methods, and had always accepted shoeing as a necessary evil… (read more)

We adopted a beautiful black standardbred a couple of years. He was raced for the first half of his life as a pacer in Vancouver, B.C. He's had a few injuries in his day and hard beginning as a racehorse… (read more)

When I first decided to pull my horse's shoes, I was told that I would not be able to event her "barefoot" & that hoof boots are not made for that kind of usage… (read more)

My horse - Erin - wore the Old Mac's G2 on the second day of a hill trip and we went over all sorts of ground and they stayed put firmly the whole way which was roughly 20 miles of tough going.  Bogs, boulders, stoney tracks and EXTREMELY steep descents!… (read more)

Your Easycare boots (Old Mac's G2) are now in service everyday with our departments horses. We currently have 38 full time police horses of which 26 are barefoot… (read more)

The Niagara Regional Police Service Mounted Unit believes in keeping our horses barefoot and we rely on Old Mac's Horse Boots for the work we do… (read more)

I own High Country Trail Rides at Oberon in NSW and always believed horses had to be shod to work… (read more)

Old Mac’s Multi Purpose Horse Boots have been very beneficial to us in the thoroughbred Industry, especially in transportation… (read more)

Old Mac's Multi Purpose Horse Boots were a proud sponsor of the Spring Valley Heritage Horse Ride. This ”Journey of a Lifetime” left from Broome , Australia on the 14th of April 2000… (read more)

Dr. Reddon comments:

Old Mac's offer 100% protection over metal shoes in transportation for any discipline, not only providing increased traction in loading, but an increased level of confidence. I am particularly impressed at the protection and security for the coronet band and quarters… (read more)

I’ve ridden over 1,000 km’s in the same set of Old Mac’s and there’s still heaps of riding left in them. Since my horse has been wearing Old Mac’s I can feel how comfortable he is… (read more)

My horse would like to personally thank Old Mac's for allowing him to spend 4 days and 100km on a rocky trail without metal shoes… (read more)

At the Chase Creek FEI 2 star competition “ Mackey Town ” pulled a shoe during the steeplechase phase. We easily strapped one Old Mac on the affected foot … (read more)

The major benefit I can see with Old Mac’s is increased awareness or proprioception of movement of the horse… (read more)

I am with the Lake County Sheriff's Mounted Possee in Lake County , Florida , USA ; we purchased Old Mac's for our unit several months ago and I want to let you know that we are really very pleased with them… (read more)

After using Old Mac’s for almost a year we are totally convinced of the many advantages, which include ­superior road grip, good economy and above all protection from wear, tear and shock on our horses hooves and legs… (read more)

Having used Old Mac’s for the past 12 months on thoroughbreds I am totally sold on them!! My horses’ feet have grown in size and strength over this period of time.… (read more)

Dario’s feet are now strong and he does not require boots (or shoes) even for hacking out on the roads. But I keep my Old Macs on hand just in case… (read more)

With the freedom now to have our horses barefoot all year round, they have gone from being very average in both their health and training, to now excelling in every aspect of their lives… (read more)

If it wasn't for your product I'm sure he would also, like my friend's horse, be buried in the back yard.… (read more)

Received my Old Mac's today, with buckles replaced. They look great… (read more)

My horse valiant was diagnosed with a disculated pastern and had damaged the ligaments and tendons in his pastern area. My vet advised that I take his shoes off… (read more)

I want to tell you a little story. I have an Arabian mare that is my ‘horse soul-mate’. I have had her since she was nine-years old, and over the last 11-and-a-half years, we have shared many experiences… (read more)

“I think your product is the best thing since sliced bread. My quarter horse Mare has had hoof problems. We’ve been using Old Mac’s at practise and competition rodeo without any sign of foot soreness. Your boots have helped us to become a winning combination” - Cameille O’Toole, QLD, Australia

I ride my horses over the roughest terrain imaginable. Arizona is rocky, rocky, rocky… (read more)

I have particularly enjoyed moments on the ride where other competitors are walking over rough rocky surfaces – and I just trot by… (read more)

I use them for riding whenever we are going to unknown terrain or I know the trails are rocky. They stay on through mud, water, you name it… (read more)

Black Jack came to me a physical wreck. He was once a PRCA rope horse and a state champion barrel horse. He was very crippled with undiagnosed lameness.… (read more)

“I have spent thousands of dollars on boots, gimmicks, shoes, supplements, vets, etc. etc. and absolutely nothing has helped him like Old Mac’s. My horse was out in the pasture when his new boots arrived, just standing there. I went out, put his boots on and he has been walking, running, playing. He is EVERYWHERE!!!!!” - Patti Jardine, Ca , USA

My personal opinion is that Old Mac’s are is one of the most exciting innovations offered to the horse industry in my lifetime… (read more)

"I'm really impressed with the Old Mac's. I love them to death. My horse loves them! It has made hoof care easy and I'm looking forward to many sound years from my horse. I've had lots of people ask what those things on his feet are! It's GREAT." - Senta Graney, NSW, Australia

“I drive on the road and on trails in a very hilly area. The traction is great and my horse has a wonderfully lively step. He has had no problems adjusting to the boot, and I actually have to rein him in … he always wants to go! Thanks for a great boot.” - Shari Shapleigh , NY , USA

The first time I used them on the trail we did about 6 hours in the mountains and he performed so well. He really seemed to be enjoying himself and didn't have to worry about sore feet.… (read more)

I have a QH with chronic foot problems (1100 lb horse x 00 hoof = big problem) and I believe your boots have saved his life… (read more)

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