foxy1
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Has anyone used these? If so, what do you think? I'm considering buying a set for my sick note horse!
Yes I know what you mean! The videos of the horses before, during and after treatment are fascinating though.
(And I'm desperate to find something that may help heal my lovely horse )
I did once but it didnt seem to do very much so I never bothered again. I'm pretty sure the foam is still here somewhere if anyone wants it.
I was really interested to read this thread and the Surefoot website. It makes sense to me that by adjusting a horses stance through the use of deep foam pads that you can change muscle memory through comfort. It's what straightness training and biomechanics is all about, but I particularly like the fact that this is stationary and I buy into how effective it could be. I have ordered my own foam and air filled yoga half balls to give this a try with 2 of my horses. I expect you need to do it repeatedly in the same way as any straightness training. I will certainly report back on its effectiveness.
I ordered some foam samples to see if I could find a cheap alternative but even the firmest foam I could find was not enough.....so I still haven't tried these, but I'm very interested!
Was it the surefoot ones??
I was really interested to read this thread and the Surefoot website. It makes sense to me that by adjusting a horses stance through the use of deep foam pads that you can change muscle memory through comfort. It's what straightness training and biomechanics is all about, but I particularly like the fact that this is stationary and I buy into how effective it could be. I have ordered my own foam and air filled yoga half balls to give this a try with 2 of my horses. I expect you need to do it repeatedly in the same way as any straightness training. I will certainly report back on its effectiveness.
That’s interesting. I definitely saw a positive change, but I think using them on the hard surface of a yard would be better than the school surface. I will restart in the spring. My herd all live out and I have been doing some in hand straightness work with the WB I want to effect change with.How did you find this? I have a generic set, and I initially played about with both horses in the school, assessing changes on the lunge. I saw positive changes. I then moved to fitting it into my routine regularly, standing on yard, standing on pads, and wearing massage pad before riding. Horse has been off work, but now rehabbing, I think he likes standing and swaying on them <fingers crossed>
Why not read the thread from the start instead of at the end?I’m sorry, is this a joke?? Early April Fool? WTF are those blue things??
I think it show a trusting well trained horse. If you read the theory behind it it does make senseFair point, well made. I should be much more open minded and less judgy, sorry.
They do look hilarious though, standing on the blue platforms, don’t you think?
I’m currently doing very little post planned foot surgery. But yes until then I saw benefit and used 4 or so times a week, before riding, which wearing massage pad and getting ready to ride. Mine are human pads. If you are near Surrey could possibly bring and show you.