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Hoof Wraps Giveaway

HFAdmin on June 10, 2010 with 18 Comments

This contest is CLOSED. Congrats to our winner, Cas Prather!

Back in April, I (Mandee) had the pleasure of meeting Bryan Tilghman of Hoof Wraps Brand at the 2010 Equine Affaire in Ohio. The first question Bryan asked me as I approached his booth was, “Have you ever used duct tape on your horse’s hooves?” Having never experienced any hoof problems with my one mare, my answer was no, but I quickly found out that many other horse owners have not been quite so fortunate.

Upon learning more about hoof wraps, I discovered that this product was quite innovative and was not difficult to use. Here is an excerpt from the Hoof Wraps site:

Hoof Wraps is a multi-use bandage – not a boot – that offers an alternative for everyday horse hoof care and saves you the the time and expense of home-made bandages.  Easily treat common hoof problems like horse hoof abscess, thrush and stone bruise, or use for protection after shoe loss. It’s designed specifically for horses on turn out so your horse can still enjoy the freedom of mobility during treatment.

The one size fits most system works well for most horses and the extreme grip fastening system ensures it comes back to the barn.  Three layers of 2200 denier ballistic nylon and industrial stitching offer tough construction.

An EVA foam pad is included for comfort and Hoof Wraps can easily be removed, cleaned and reapplied.  Use with a variety of poultice, topical solutions and medicated pads.  Light weight and compact, horse hoof wraps are a great addition to your first aid kit or saddle bag.


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Hoof Wraps has been so kind as to sponsor our latest giveaway! In this prize pack, you will receive:

  • One (1) Equine Hoof Bandage
  • Two (2) Replacement Pads
  • One (1) Equine Gel Ped

To enter, you must complete the following steps.

  • Comment below and share your stories (good and bad) about your horse hoof experiences. Have you used duct tape in the past? Tell us about it!
  • Become a fan (Like) Hoof Wraps on Facebook
  • Sign up for our free eNewsletter (if you’re already a current subscriber, you’re good to go!)

Giveaway closes June 25th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be announced June 28th.

RULES:

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older. Multiple entries per household are allowed, but each entry per person will only be counted once. Your chances of winning rely solely on how many entries are submitted.

Be sure you provide accurate contact information, because it’s not our fault if you win and we can’t reach you. We’ll feel bad, but we’ll have to choose another winner if you don’t respond to claim your prize within 48 hours. All winners will be notified via email, as well as posted on this public site.

Questions? Shoot an email over via the Contact Us page and we’ll do our best to answer promptly.

Discussion 18 Comments

  1. Jody June 10, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    If there is a hoof product/remedy out there - we have tried it! From duct tape to special pads to several style of boots with little to no success. We really need a simple, economical solution for our horses. We would LOVE to try this product!!!
    Jody Thisted

  2. Cuttinghorsefan June 10, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    My part-Arab mare, Bailey, with the hard-as-nails feet that I never shoe came up dead lame one morning. My vet quickly diagnosed and opened a hoof abcess to drain. That was the easy part; she was no longer lame within hours but my job was cleaning, repacking and re-bandaging the hoof daily until the sole healed from the inside. Bailey is easy to handle but the weather was cold and snowy so speed would have been appreciated. She became increasingly impatient with the bandaging; it interfered with breakfast! I wish I had had these hoof wraps then to speed the bitter mornings with the layers of poultice, gauze, cohesive bandage and the inevitable duct tape to hold it all in place until the next morning. Those rolls of duct tape are awkward and I frequently had to start over as the tape rolled out of reach, wouldn't start unrolling easily or got stuck to me or the leg instead of the hoof! I also find that I have to buy a new roll of tape each time I need one because the adhesive dries up and stops working in the months between uses. The trailer is probably not the best storage location but it's near the horses! This wrap would have been such a boon, why did it take so long?

  3. Rideinharmony June 10, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    I rescued a TB gelding years ago who had terrible crumbly and damaged hooves. For weeks and weeks I wrapped his hooves in poultice and burlap and duct tape. It was messy and a pain in the rear. It worked and we ended up with gorgeous hooves that are still healthy and strong! I always wished I had had something to utilize that would make it a tad easier. I rehab and retrain one ottb every year and often have a need. These boots look amazing!
    Sarah Dickey

  4. Avon4you June 10, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    I have a 25 yr old QH mare that has very dry and brittle feet. I have not found anything yet that helps but I am willing to try new suggestions.

  5. Ashley C June 12, 2010 at 2:55 am

    Ive been blessed that my mare never has any issues with her hooves, but her grown filly is another story. Sometimes its an abcess, sometimes she slices it open trying to climb the fence X_X and sometimes she actually lets us ride her and then ends up with a sore foot one way or another LOL shes so high maintenance. Ive never used duct tape though, the thought has never crossed my mind! We usually just mummify her foot with gauze haha but that doesnt hold up well to her adventures :( Id love one of these wraps for her!

  6. Courtney June 14, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    We are constantly dealing w/horses w/pathological feet. Abscesses, founder, laminitis, etc. I've tried just about everything but this looks looks like it would work the best!

  7. SC_Cowgirl June 14, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    I have used duct tape! We went on a trail ride that we were assured we didn't need shoes for. (Most of the time our horses are barefoot.) It started out fine, but before we had gotten half way, there was a lot of hard packed clay and rocks. The little mare I was riding had been trimmed just a couple days before and got sore. We packed her feet with vet wrap and wrapped them up good with duct tape which turned out to be a lifesaver!

  8. Dgoutremout2009 June 15, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    I have an 18 year old mare and her hooves always have a problem. I have not tried any duct tape yet. Hopefully I wont have to if i win these awesome boots! My mare always has problems with her hooves and more specifically her frogs. As for my gelding he hasnt had many problems with his hooves other than they get a little dry in the summer

  9. Paulette June 15, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    I have used a combination of cardboard & duct tape to hold the hoof pack to the hoof for thrush treatment on 3 horses I took in some time ago, I think Hoof Wraps would be a great addition to an equine 1st aid kit.

  10. Paige C June 15, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    A month after buying my first horse, she came up horribly lame on her back right leg. She wouldn't put weight on it, and stood dejectedly for most of the day. We confined her to stall rest for three days, thinking she had strained something, though there was no heat or swelling in her leg. After three days with no improvement, I called the vet and described her symptoms, and was told that it sounded like my mare had an abscess. And so began the process of soaking, packing, and wrapping. Over the next seven days my mare kicked many buckets of water across the aisle in protest when I tried to soak her hoof in it. Daily I slathered the sole of her hoof in icthammol and duct taped a diaper to it. I would have loved to have had Hoof Wraps during this time, as it was very difficult to keep the diaper attached to her hoof, especially overnight. I constantly worried that I would tape the hoof bandage too tightly, but there is a fine line between too tightly and so loosely that the bandage would simply fall off. After seven days of this treatment the abscess burst and my mare was back to her normal self, leaping off across the pasture when I finally let her. Hoof Wraps sound like a wonderful idea and could likely make the nightmare of abscesses and hoof injuries much more tolerable.

  11. janelle June 15, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I never had a horse go lame; however, my friend did. She had quite a time trying to keep her horse's foot bandaged up with duct tape. She had to keep the mare inside her stall most of the time because when she went outside, the wrapping would come off, especially when it was wet outside. I would like to have these to keep on hand to make this not-too-pleasant experience go a lot easier. Thanks!

  12. Casprather June 16, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    I have a horse that last winter had a hoof injury at the hairline. We had to use duct tape and a baby diaper to bandage it. It is growing out nicely but will be a long process until it is as good as new.

  13. Phyllis Mains June 16, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    So far my mare has had no hoof or leg problems, but being prepared is the key to keeping it that way. Thanks!

  14. Nicole Sykes June 16, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    i haven't yet run in to too many problems with the hooves yet i have only had my horse a few months but i am always preparing myself for future accidents.

  15. Mightywhitey115 June 16, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    I have a paint gelding who consistenly overreaches on his left front foot when we are heeling on him. Besides pulling off his front shoe, he always cuts the bulb of his hoof. Duct tape has worked well in the past but it wears through quickly and leaves a sticky residue that is hard to get off. These boots look easy to put on and take off and would last alot longer than tape!

  16. Buckinfun June 16, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I was rehabbing a friends OTTB and he had two abscesses. Alot of gauze and ducktape in the start then I switched to the riding boots. Sure would have been easier if I had this product!

  17. Glenda Miles June 18, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Hoof Wraps are a great idea. I have used duct tape and diapers or extra large kotex pads in the past. The duct tape was sticky enough but wore out quickly depending on the surface the horse had to walk on, sometimes having to change out twice a day. that is a lot of tape, then all the stickiness to clean up after the healing was done.

    Hoof wraps. wish I had thought of it.
    Glenda Miles

  18. Kirbyk516 June 25, 2010 at 12:58 am

    My Paint usually has at least one abscess every spring. I used 100% natural cotton quilt batting and duct tape with minimal success. I now have 4 of these bandages in my barn and love them! I still use the cotton quilt batting cut to the shape of the hoof sole and one of these wraps and they work great. My horses are turned out 24/7 and I haven't had to hunt for one out there yet. I wish they came in bright colors just in case!