How to apply TLOP
Pads
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courtesy of Ms. Pam Pollock of Monroe, Ga. |
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TLOP
Pad Characteristics and Useful Purposes
Contact
Keith for a customized plan based on your horse's condition
and needs.
Email: keith@keithseeley.com
or Phone: 770-312-6909
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| Step 1 -
Have your trusty farrier trim your horse's feet. Measure
them after the trim and order your TLOP pads. |
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Step 2
- (after your TLOP pads arrive)
Make sure you have everything you need before you get
started. TLOP pad(s), boot, and elastic wrap. (Elastic
wrap not shown)
The boot shown above is
the Original Hoof Hugger. Other recommended boots include
(in order of preference): Delux Equine Slipper, Boa
Boots, Simple Boots, Marquis Boots. |
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| Step 3 -
Place the pad(s) under the horse's foot. Make sure that
the horse is comfortable on the pad. Use a pencil to trace
the edges of the horse's foot on the pad and cut to the
same size & shape as the foot. |
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| Step 4 -
Place the sized pad inside the boot. |
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| Step 5
- Have the horse step into the boot, making sure that
their foot is centered on the pad. |
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| Step 6
- Assemble the boot. Make sure it fits well. A well fitting
slipper or boot should be snug, but not too snug. A well
fitting slipper or boot should 'fit like a glove'. |
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| Step 7
- Pick up the foot and make sure the boot and pad(s) are
well positioned on the foot. When tested by hand, the
boot and pad(s) should not spin or twist easily on the
foot. The assembly should have minimal slippage, but it
should have some movement. No movement means it's too
tight. |
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Step 8 -
If a slipper is used but is just a bit too loose, it is
possible to use an elastic wrap to wrap and secure the
slipper. There should be just a small amount of slippage,
otherwise it may be wrapped too tight.
In the event that no boots or slippers are available,
it is possible to use elastic wrap to secure the pad(s)
in place. It's not a boot, but it works. If this method
is used, it may be advisable to apply duct tape to the
lower portion of the foot in much the manner of a boot
to provide more protection or extend the wear. |
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You're Done!
Walk the horse and make sure he is comfortable. It is
also important to hand walk for specific periods of
time as this is vital to the recovery and rehabilitation
of the horse.
How long should
it last?
The length of time each pad(s) lasts depends largely
on the size and weight of the horse, the environment
he is in, the amount of movement he gets and the density
of the pad. The softer densities will compress and conform
quicker, but should provide several days to possibly
a week. The harder densities compress less and can provide
up to a week or two of useful service. Ultimately, however,
the horse will let you know when a particular pad(s)
has stopped being useful for that period of time. For
the next pad, start with fresh pads of the same color(s)
that were just removed. Stand the horse on the pad(s).
If he likes it, he will remain on the pad(s), if not,
he will step off or kick it out of the way. To determine
the next desirable pad(s), step the horse onto the next
logical density of pad(s). When the horse remains on
the pad(s), a favorable density has been identified,
for that moment in time.
TLOP pads are designed
to act as a cushion and a soft 'artificial sole' and
to provide comfort. But TLOP pads are only part of the
comfort and recovery process. There are other TLOP products,
which can help, but primarily, the trim is the key to
any foot issue or ailment. |
Contact
Keith for a customized plan based on your horse's condition
and needs.
Email: keith@keithseeley.com
or Phone: 770-312-6909
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